Atty. Rick Lawson Ames

Atty. Rick Lawson Ames

Rick Lawson Ames is a lawyer practicing government. Rick received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About Rick Lawson Ames at a glance

Rick Lawson Ames is a Dep. City Solr., City Law Dept. based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in California (1976) and Pennsylvania (1989). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1976) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rick Lawson Ames is a lawyer practicing government
  • Rick received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Rick practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Rick Lawson Ames's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rick Lawson Ames

Where is Rick Lawson Ames's law office located?
Rick Lawson Ames's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rick Lawson Ames handle?
Rick Lawson Ames focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Rick Lawson Ames practiced law?
Rick Lawson Ames has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Rick Lawson Ames go to law school?
Rick Lawson Ames earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1976
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989

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