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Richard Roman Shum
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Besides being a lawyer, I'm also a single dad of a beautiful little boy. I understand what matters to you because the same things also matter to me.
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Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
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20 Clinton St FRNT 5D, New York, NY, 10002
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Posted by Gaia | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I’d recommend him to anyone without hesitation.
When I contacted Mr. Shum I was in the middle of a surreal case that made me feel unsafe in my own apartment and radically shook my emotional space. I had to act fast and I talked to several lawyers over a few days. I was clueless about rates and ways to operate but I usually know when not to tru...
Richard Roman Shum's Lawyer Endorsements
"Richard is a lawyer’s lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Richard on several complex matrimonial and family law matters. His breath of knowledge and intellect is beyond reproach. If I were to get divorced, Richard is the attorney I would hire."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shum is a dedicated advocate with a great attention to detail. He genuinely cares about his clients and provides them with excellent representation. Mr. Shum is aggressive and will fight to get his clients what the deserve."
"I was fortunate enough to work with Richard in a recent litigation matter. Richard is an exemplary advocate in every sense of the word. His legal research skills and written work are of the utmost quality. He grasps legal issues with ease and has an incredible command of the English language. Richard is also a highly effective oral advocate due to his high intellect and natural ability to respond effectively to questions. "Quick on his feet" is an understatement. Richard possesses many qualities any client should look for in a litigator--intelligence, aggressiveness, analytical skills, confidence, book smarts, street smarts, and a sense of humor. Overall, Richard's experience, talent, and natural ability would serve any client very well. I would highly recommend Richard's legal services and hope to have the privilege of working with him again in the near future."
"Rich is a very determined and thorough attorney whom is able to see the big picture and cut through posturing to get to the real issues."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Natalie Markfeld
Divorce and separation lawyer
Tanya Branch
Litigation lawyer
Ali Aalaei
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Licensed, Southern District of New York
2011
Licensed, Eastern District of New York
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq.
Associations
2008 - Present
New York County Bar Association
2007 - Present
New York City Bar Association,
2007 - Present
Copyright Society of the U.S.A.
2004 - Present
American Bar Association
Education
2007
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Emerson College
MA
1999
Washington University in St. Louis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Russian
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Court ordered parenting time
16 Mar 2023
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Joint legal custody and extra curricular activities
20 Feb 2023
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Child custody/ visitation- regarding extracurricular activities
08 Feb 2023