Atty. Richard Torres

Atty. Richard Torres

Richard Torres is a lawyer practicing hedge funds, corporate, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law. Richard received a degree from Cornell Law School, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Torres at a glance

Richard Torres is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, ip, creditor rights, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1997). Educated at Cornell Law School (Juris Doctorate, 1996) and Cornell Law School Rider University B.A. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Torres is a lawyer practicing hedge funds, corporate, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law
  • Richard received a degree from Cornell Law School, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Richard practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Torres's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Torres

Where is Richard Torres's law office located?
Richard Torres's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Torres handle?
Richard Torres focuses on business, ip, creditor rights, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Torres practiced law?
Richard Torres has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Richard Torres go to law school?
Richard Torres earned their education at (Juris Doctorate, 1996); (—).
How can I contact Richard Torres for a consultation?
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Education

Juris Doctorate
Cornell Law School
- 1996
Cornell Law School Rider University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997

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