On November 20, 2024, David S. Rich proudly achieved admission to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (the “Second Circuit”), marking a noteworthy milestone in Mr. Rich’s distinguished legal career. This accomplishment highlights Mr. Rich’s commitment to providing unparalleled advocacy in appellate litigation for companies and individuals in the states of New York, Connecticut, and Vermont.
The Second Circuit is headquartered in lower Manhattan. It has appellate jurisdiction over the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont. Because the Second Circuit includes New York City, it has long been one of the largest and most influential American federal appellate courts, especially in matters of contract law, securities law, and antitrust law. The Second Circuit is considered one of the two most prestigious federal appellate courts, along with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
With this admission, Mr. Rich joins a select group of New York City Federal Appeals Lawyers eligible to represent clients before the Second Circuit. To be considered for admission to the bar of the Second Circuit, an attorney applicant must be sponsored by an existing member of the Second Circuit’s bar. This sponsorship requirement is a testament to the rigorous standards and the exclusivity of the Second Circuit’s bar.
Advocacy for Complex Federal Appeals
Prosecuting and defending federal appeals requires a detailed understanding of federal appellate procedure and of substantive law. What sets David S. Rich apart as a Manhattan Federal Appeals Attorney is that Mr. Rich crafts persuasive briefs that clearly set forth any reversible errors in lower courts’ decisions or judgments. So, too, Mr. Rich presents convincing oral arguments to appellate panels. With these skills, Mr. Rich is uniquely positioned to serve both businesses and individuals who are prosecuting or defending appeals in the Second Circuit. Mr. Rich combines meticulous preparation with strategic appellate advocacy.
“Achieving admission to the Second Circuit underscores my dedication to advancing my clients’ interests at the highest levels of the federal judiciary,” says Mr. Rich. “I look forward to leveraging my experience and insight to deliver exceptional outcomes to clients in complex federal appeals.”
About David S. Rich
David S. Rich has earned a reputation as a trusted New York City Federal Appeals Lawyer.
David S. Rich is the member of the Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC in New York City and New Jersey. Mr. Rich, a Columbia Law School graduate and a published author, has more than twenty-five years of experience representing executives, professionals, and companies in business and employment lawsuits, matters, and appeals in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Rich litigates civil, commercial, employment, and securities lawsuits and appeals in federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Rich also arbitrates matters before FINRA and other arbitral bodies. Before entering private practice, Mr. Rich served as a Motions Law Clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Michael W. Farrell of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
If you are located in the New York City metro area and you are considering appealing an adverse decision by a court, or if an adverse litigant has served you with a Notice of Appeal, immediately contact the Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC at (212) 209-3972.
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