Anna Marie Richmond

Civil rights Attorney at Buffalo, NY

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I can not express how grateful and pleased I am working the legal help I received from Mrs. Richmond. Being refer to her by a friend. What i appreciate most is Mrs. Richmond honesty from the start of the consultation, not telling me want I wanted to hear and being respectful to my personal feeling. She displayed an integrity that is rare in today's society. Not did provide update legal help and guidance with her knowledge but backed everything with personal and practical experiences of her own. At the resolution pf my case I felt and believe if I or anyone else need legal help in the future we can expect prompt, honesty and courtesy service from her.

Very pleased with results

Mrs Richmond agreed to represent me as I faced a few discriminatory situations. She was precise in gathering her information, filing paperwork, interviewing others, composing the affidavits and other papers that needed to get submitted. Mrs Richmond met with me several times. She was never in a hurry and meeting me after work hours was never a problem. Mrs. Richmond is very well versed in civil rights law and directed me down a path which resulted in a positive outcome. There was never any question about her dedication to my case and willingness to help me. I know she worked numerous hours on my case, carefully weighing which way to pursue. I know lawyers are busy with various clients but Mrs Richmond made me feel as though my case was most important. I know she makes all her clients feel that way. In the future, I hope I don't need a lawyer but if I do, Mrs Richmond will be the attorney I call. I highly recommend her without any reservations.

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Anna Marie Richmond is a solo practitioner, based in Buffalo, New York who focuses her practice on protecting her clients' civil and constitutional rights in federal and New York State Courts, and before administrative agencies.

She represents clients who have suffered discrimination prohibited by New York and Federal law. She litigates cases involving employment discrimination, housing discrimination, LGBTQ issues, police misconduct, sexual harassment, access to public accommodations, discrimination in education, retaliation under the anti-discrimination laws, prisoner civil rights, and similar issues.

Licensed for 38 years

State NY

Status Currently Registered

Acquired 1985

Updated 11/23/2022

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

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Law Office of Anna Marie Richmond

14 Lafayette Square

2500 Rand Building

Buffalo, NY, 14203-1925

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4.8 / 5.0

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Posted by Edward | February 21, 2019

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Posted by EM | March 23, 2018

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Posted by Mark Smith | February 21, 2017

Friendly and willing to review

Ms. Anna Richmond is one of the few attorneys I have contacted that at least replied and is willing to review my legal matter. I appreciate her willingness to assist and respond promptly. I would recommend her to any client.

Posted by Rajinder | March 22, 2018

Anna M Richmond, Esq.

Pretty good and hard working attorney. Though we did not get the outcome, we hoped for, but she was awesome to work with. The way she had gone in to details of the case was amazing and very comforting. I would hire her again.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney
Law Office of Anna Marie Richmond
2015 - Present

Senior Administrative Law Judge
Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board
2009 - 2015

Attorney
Law Office of Anna Marie Richmond
1996 - 2015

Pro Se Staff Attorney
US District Court Western District of New York
1989 - 1996

Staff Attorney
Prisoners' Legal Services Of New York
1985 - 1989

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Education

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
JD
1984

Rutgers School of Communication and Information
M.L.S.
1980

Rutgers College
BA
1977

Legal Cases

McClary v. Kelly, 237 F. 3d 185 (2d Cir. 2001)
Favorable to client

Beckford v. Irvin, 49 F. Supp. 2d 170 (WDNY 1999)
Favorable to client

Eng v. Coughlin, 865 F. 2d 521 (2d Cir. 1989)
Favorable to client

Associations

Minority Bar Association of Western New York
Member
2019 - Present

Housing Opportunities Made Equal
Member
1997 - Present

Bar Assaociation of Erie County
Member
1985 - Present

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York
Member
1983 - Present

Bar Association of Erie County, CLE Advisory Committee
Chair
2015 - 2020

Bar Association of Erie County
Chair, Federal Practice Committee
2005 - 2009

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Hanna S. Cohn Pro Bono Award
Women's Bar Associatin of the State of New York
2020

Honoree
Upstate New York Super Lawyers
2020

Services to Federal Court Pro Se Assistance Program
ECBA Volunteer Laawyers Project
2019

Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

Special Service Award
US District Court, Western District of NY
2010

Pro Bono Award
US District Court, Western District of NY
2006

Cooperating Attorney Award
Housing Opportunities Made Equal
2001

Pro Bono Award
US District Court, Western District of NY
1999

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Speaking Engagements

Section 1983 Prisoner Civil Righs Litigation Training
Practical Tips for Handling Prisoner Pro Bono Cases
2012

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Federal Galaxy
Federal practice and Procedure
2007

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Elizabeth Tommaney

Civil rights Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Richmond on several matters. She is knowledgeable, extremely competent, thorough, and an excellent trial attorney. As a bonus she is a pleasure to work with."

Robert Deluca

Civil rights Attorney | Jun 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had several experiences with Anna Marie Richmond through the years. She is a very professional and thorough advocate for her clients. She truly make her client's cause her own. Her interactions with opposing counsel and the Courts are equally vigorous and professional. Anna Marie is also a very skilled writer in her submissions to the Courts. I encourage readers to consider retaining Anna Marie Richmond for their legal needs."

Elizabeth Tommaney

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