Richard A. "Doc" Schneider
About Richard A. Schneider
Richard A. Schneider is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Richard A. Schneider is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: King & Spalding LLP
Education: Mercer University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Atlanta, GA
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