Richard J. Holwell
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 About Richard J. Holwell
Richard J. Holwell is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Richard J. Holwell is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP
Education: Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1970 and Villanova University, BA, graduated 1967
Location: New York, NY
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