Lawyer Richard W. Skillman, graduated from Amherst College, B.A., cum laude, 1967; Order of the Coif New York University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1970; Editor-in-Chief, N.Y.U. Law Review, is now employed by Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered at One Thomas Circle, N.W., Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005.

While being a member of D.C. Bar Tax Committee, Richard W. Skillman is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Richard W. Skillman as your lawyer, you should consider whether Richard W. Skillman offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Richard W. Skillman has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Richard W. Skillman's office is located at Washington, DC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Richard W. Skillman has been admitted in 1971, New York; 1972, District of Columbia; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Tax Court; Supreme Court of New York; District of Columbia Court of Appeals. His or her practice areas include Employee Benefits; Corporate, Business & Transactional Tax; International Tax.

Richard W. Skillman's college and law school education includes Amherst College, B.A., cum laude, 1967; Order of the Coif, New York University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1970; Editor-in-Chief, N.Y.U. Law Review. Other biographical background includes •AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell •Listed in Best Lawyers in the field of Tax Law from 2006-2014 with recognition for his work in Employee Benefits Law •Listed as a Leading Lawyer in Chambers USA from 2010-2014 •Listed in The Legal 500 from 2010-2014 •Listed in the Super Lawyers from 2007-2014. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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