Atty. Stephen William Richter

Atty. Stephen William Richter

Stephen William Richter is a lawyer practicing project finance, public finance, real estate and 11 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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About Stephen William Richter at a glance

Stephen William Richter is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1981). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Wheaton College (B.A. Philosophy, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen William Richter is a lawyer practicing project finance, public finance, real estate and 11 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Stephen practices at Reed Smith LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen William Richter's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Stephen William Richter is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen William Richter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Stephen William Richter is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Stephen William Richter is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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 Stephen William Richter

Where is Stephen William Richter's law office located?
Stephen William Richter's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen William Richter handle?
Stephen William Richter focuses on trusts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Stephen William Richter practiced law?
Stephen William Richter has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Stephen William Richter go to law school?
Stephen William Richter earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Philosophy, 1977).
How can I contact Stephen William Richter for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen William Richter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen William Richter received?
Stephen William Richter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1981
B.A. Philosophy
Wheaton College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1981

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