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Atty. Richard S. Zelma

Atty. Richard S. Zelma

Richard S. Zelma is a lawyer.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Richard S. Zelma at a glance

Richard S. Zelma is an attorney based in New York, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in California (1980), New York (1982), and U.S. District Court, Central and Eastern Districts of California (1982). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1980) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard S. Zelma is a lawyer
  • Richard S. received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Richard S. practices in New York, NY

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Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Richard S. Zelma's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Richard S. Zelma practiced law?
Richard S. Zelma has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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Richard S. Zelma earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1980
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Central and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1982

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