Richard J. "Rich" Morvillo
About Richard J. Morvillo
Richard J. Morvillo is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Richard J. Morvillo is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Derivatives and Futures Law
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: Fordham University, graduated 1974
Location: Washington, DC
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