Atty. Richard Thomas Kortright

Atty. Richard Thomas Kortright

Richard Thomas Kortright is a lawyer practicing civil rights. Richard received a A.B. degree from Syracuse University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

New York New York 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Richard Thomas Kortright at a glance

Richard Thomas Kortright is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1973). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1972) and Syracuse University (A.B., 1969). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Thomas Kortright is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from Syracuse University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Richard practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Thomas Kortright's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Thomas Kortright's law office located?
Richard Thomas Kortright's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Thomas Kortright handle?
Richard Thomas Kortright focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Thomas Kortright practiced law?
Richard Thomas Kortright has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Richard Thomas Kortright go to law school?
Richard Thomas Kortright earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1969).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1972
A.B.
Syracuse University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973

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