Atty. Richard Steven Order

Atty. Richard Steven Order

Richard Steven Order is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil litigation, complex litigation and 6 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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Profile Summary

About Richard Steven Order at a glance

Richard Steven Order is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (1982), U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York (1982), and Connecticut (1988). Educated at Columbia University School of Law, New York, New York J.D. 1981 Managing Editor Columbia University School of Law, New York, New York J.D. Columbia Human Rights Law Review (—) and Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut B.A. Classics Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut B.A. summa cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Steven Order is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil litigation, complex litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Richard practices at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Steven Order's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Richard Steven Order is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Steven Order

Where is Richard Steven Order's law office located?
Richard Steven Order's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Steven Order handle?
Richard Steven Order focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Richard Steven Order practiced law?
Richard Steven Order has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Richard Steven Order go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Steven Order received?
Richard Steven Order's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Columbia University School of Law, New York, New York J.D. 1981 Managing Editor Columbia University School of Law, New York, New York J.D. Columbia Human Rights Law Review
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Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut B.A. Classics Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut B.A. summa cum laude
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1982
Connecticut
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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