Richard Shum | New York Divorce & Family Lawyer

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About Richard

A lifelong New Yorker and resident of the Lower East Side, Richard Shum has dedicated his life to justice and helping New Yorkers fight and win in the courtroom. The Lower East Side is one of Manhattan's most diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods, and Mr. Shum provides representation and counsel for families and businesses that honor integrity and diversity. As a father, he deeply understands the importance of having a clear, pragmatic, and powerful approach to family law, and advocates for each of his clients with passion and determination.

The single most important thing you can do when facing court is choosing the right lawyer. Mr. Shum's years of experience and success have helped him create comprehensive and highly effective strategies and a focused, calm, and razor-sharp professional demeanor. He masterfully guides clients through every step of the journey to bring about peaceful and beneficial solutions in the quickest manner possible.

In addition to family law, Richard Shum works with select clients in an array of other legal areas, bringing the same sharply focused and detail-oriented approach that he's become known for. He also provides specialized legal consulting to both individuals and businesses.

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Experience

Attorney

Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq., PLLC

Present

New York, NY

Admission

Verified New York

2008

Education

Emerson College

Masters

2004

Washington University | St. Louis

Bachelors

1999

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • New York County Bar Association Member
    2008 - Present
  • New York City Bar Association Member
    2007 - Present
  • Copyright Society of the U.S.A. Member
    2007 - Present
  • American Bar Association Member
    2004 - Present
Honors / Awards
  • Client's Choice Award Avvo
    2017
  • Licensed Southern District of New York
    2011
  • Licensed Eastern District of New York
    2011

Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq., PLLC Highlights

Divorce & Family Law, Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant, Business, Litigation

Firm Size: 1
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English, Russian