Atty. Vanessa Richards

Atty. Vanessa Richards

Vanessa Richards is a lawyer practicing commercial, securities & investment fraud, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law. Vanessa received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years.

New York New York 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Vanessa Richards at a glance

Vanessa Richards is a New York Dist. Atty's Ofc. based in New York, New York. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2004). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2002) and Barnard College (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Vanessa Richards is a lawyer practicing commercial, securities & investment fraud, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law
  • Vanessa received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Vanessa practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Vanessa Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Vanessa Richards

Where is Vanessa Richards's law office located?
Vanessa Richards's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Vanessa Richards handle?
Vanessa Richards focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Vanessa Richards practiced law?
Vanessa Richards has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Vanessa Richards go to law school?
Vanessa Richards earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Vanessa Richards for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 2002
B.A.
Barnard College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2004

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