Anna Marie Richmond

Anna Marie Richmond

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Discrimination, Litigation ... +2 more

14 Lafayette Square, 2500 Rand Building, Buffalo, NY

About Anna

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 25%

40 years

25%
Litigation 20%

40 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Anna Marie Richmond

14 Lafayette Square, 2500 Rand Building, Buffalo, NY, 14203-1925

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Anna Marie Richmond's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Edward | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney

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. S...he 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.

Posted by EM | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

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.

Posted by Rajinder | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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.

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.

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Anna Marie Richmond's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Tommaney

Civil rights lawyer | 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."

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Robert Deluca

Civil rights lawyer | 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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

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

2020

Honoree, Upstate New York Super Lawyers

2019

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

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

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

2006

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

2001

Cooperating Attorney Award, Housing Opportunities Made Equal

1999

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

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Anna Marie Richmond

2009 - 2015

Senior Administrative Law Judge, Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board

1996 - 2015

Attorney, Law Office of Anna Marie Richmond

1989 - 1996

Pro Se Staff Attorney, US District Court Western District of New York

1985 - 1989

Staff Attorney, Prisoners' Legal Services Of New York

Associations

2019 - Present

Minority Bar Association of Western New York

Member

1997 - Present

Housing Opportunities Made Equal

Member

1985 - Present

Bar Assaociation of Erie County

Member

1983 - Present

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

Member

2015 - 2020

Bar Association of Erie County, CLE Advisory Committee

Chair

2005 - 2009

Bar Association of Erie County

Chair, Federal Practice Committee

Sample of 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

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Education

1984

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD

1980

Rutgers School of Communication and Information

M.L.S.

1977

Rutgers College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2012

Section 1983 Prisoner Civil Righs Litigation Training

Practical Tips for Handling Prisoner Pro Bono Cases

2007

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Federal Galaxy

Federal practice and Procedure

Languages

English

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