Atty. Richard Sutherland Duffy

Atty. Richard Sutherland Duffy

Richard Sutherland Duffy is a lawyer practicing estates & personal. Richard received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009, and has been licensed for 11 years.

New York New York 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Richard Sutherland Duffy at a glance

Richard Sutherland Duffy is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (2015) and Illinois (2018). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2014) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.B.A., 2009). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Sutherland Duffy is a lawyer practicing estates & personal
  • Richard received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Richard practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Sutherland Duffy's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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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Where is Richard Sutherland Duffy's law office located?
Richard Sutherland Duffy's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Sutherland Duffy handle?
Richard Sutherland Duffy focuses on estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Sutherland Duffy practiced law?
Richard Sutherland Duffy has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Richard Sutherland Duffy go to law school?
Richard Sutherland Duffy earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.B.A., 2009).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2014
B.B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2009

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2015
Illinois
Admitted: 2018

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