Richard Ware Levitt

Richard Ware Levitt

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($350-$700/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Levitt & Kaizer
    40 Fulton Street, 23rd Floor
    New York, NY 10038
    Office: 212-480-4000
    Mobile: 917-562-4000
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Mr. Levitt, the founding partner of Levitt and Kaizer (40 Fulton Street, NY, NY 10038, (212) 480-4000), has a national reputation for excellence. Described by... more

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1 endorsement


Nathaniel Edward Burney

I had Rich Levitt as an opponent, back when I was a prosecutor, and he was a formidable opponent. Since becoming a defense attorney, I've had the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Nathaniel Burney , New York (NY), Almost 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

35 years since Richard Ware Levitt was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1980 01/04/2012
Florida Member in Good Standing 1977 04/14/2013
New York Currently registered 1979 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Levitt & Kaizer 1985–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
NYU Tax LL.M. 1978
University of Miami School of Law (honors) Law JD 1977

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyers -- NY Metro Super Lawyers 2012
Annual Honoree New York Criminal Bar Association 1998
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Association of the Bar of the City of New York 1995–present
Life Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1990–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 4 Legal Answers
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Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Just the Rules North Law Publishers 2012
Recent Second Circuit Sentencing Decisions Distributed at October 2011 Sentencing Seminar 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Wayward Warrants: Challenging Court-Ordered Searches and Seizures Legal Aid Society 2013
Second Circuit Criminal Law Annual Meeting, NYCBA 2013
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