Atty. Richard Stanley Rivitz
Richard Stanley Rivitz is a lawyer practicing lending and corporate finance, real estate investment trusts (reits), corporate governance and 11 other areas of law. Richard received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.
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Richard Stanley Rivitz is an Of Counsel based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Taft. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ohio Northern District of Ohio (1967). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1967) and Cornell University (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations/Recognitions AV Peer Review Rating. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Stanley Rivitz is a lawyer practicing lending and corporate finance, real estate investment trusts (reits), corporate governance and 11 other areas of law
- Richard received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Richard practices at Taft in Cleveland, OH
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Richard Stanley Rivitz is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard Stanley Rivitz is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard Stanley Rivitz is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Richard Stanley Rivitz is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →
Richard Stanley Rivitz is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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