Atty. Richard Stephen Klein

Atty. Richard Stephen Klein

Richard Stephen Klein is a lawyer practicing general practice, employment & labor, general liability & casualty and 1 other area of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from City College of New York in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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About Richard Stephen Klein at a glance

Richard Stephen Klein is a Partner based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1974). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1973) and City College of New York (B.A., 1968). Active member of Memberships & Affiliations American Bar Association New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Stephen Klein is a lawyer practicing general practice, employment & labor, general liability & casualty and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from City College of New York in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Richard practices at Wilson Elser in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Stephen Klein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Stephen Klein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Fe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico 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 Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Richard Stephen Klein's law office located?
Richard Stephen Klein's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Stephen Klein handle?
Richard Stephen Klein focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Richard Stephen Klein practiced law?
Richard Stephen Klein has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Richard Stephen Klein go to law school?
Richard Stephen Klein earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1968).
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1973
B.A.
City College of New York
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1974

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