Atty. Robert E. Richards, Jr.
Robert E. Richards, Jr. is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, corporate law, real estate and 2 other areas of law.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. Richards, Jr. at a Glance
Robert E. Richards, Jr. is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Murphy & King Professional Corporation. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1990), District of Columbia (1991), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1991). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Framingham State College (B.A., 1983). Active member of Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Richards, Jr.
- Robert E. Richards, Jr. is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, corporate law, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Framingham State College in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Robert practices at Murphy & King Professional Corporation in Boston, MA
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. Richards, Jr.'s Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Richards, Jr. handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Boston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Boston
Robert E. Richards, Jr. is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →
Securities Law in Boston
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Consumer Protection in Boston
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-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 Boston Choose Robert E. Richards, Jr.
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 Robert E. Richards, Jr.'s practice in the field of business, real estate, m&a, securities, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. Richards, Jr. brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, Robert E. Richards, Jr. can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and m&a, Robert E. Richards, Jr. can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Robert E. Richards, Jr. attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert E. Richards, Jr. Handles in Boston
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