Atty. Richard V. Singleton
Richard V. Singleton is a lawyer practicing litigation, international litigation, defense and 5 other areas of law.
Defense & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 43+ Years Experience
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About Richard V. Singleton at a Glance
Richard V. Singleton is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Blank Rome LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, insurance, adr, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York Supreme Court of the United States United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Uni (1983). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of Michigan Law School LL.M. (—) and Guilford College A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of MEMBERSHIPS American Bar Association International Bar Association Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard V. Singleton
- Richard V. Singleton is a lawyer practicing litigation, international litigation, defense and 5 other areas of law
- Richard received a A.B. degree from Guilford College, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Richard practices at Blank Rome LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Richard V. Singleton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard V. Singleton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in New York
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Richard V. Singleton is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →
Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Richard V. Singleton is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →
Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Richard V. Singleton is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Richard V. Singleton is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Richard V. Singleton
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Richard V. Singleton's practice in the field of litigation, environmental, insurance, adr, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard V. Singleton brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, environmental, and insurance, Richard V. Singleton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Richard V. Singleton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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