Lawyer Richard L. O'Rourke, graduated from State University of New York, College at Geneseo, B.A., 1971; Bowling Green State University, M.A., 1972 Pace University School of Law, J.D., 1981, is now employed by Keane & Beane, P.C. at 200 Westage Business Center, Suite 120 Fishkill, NY 12524.

While being a member of Westchester County, Putnam County, New York State (Member, Environmental, Municipal Law Sections) and American Bar Associations; Federal Bar Council; New York State Magistrates Association. American Bar Foundation, 2001-., Richard L. O'Rourke is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Richard L. O'Rourke as your lawyer, you should consider whether Richard L. O'Rourke 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 L. O'Rourke has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Richard L. O'Rourke's office is located at Fishkill, NY, 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 L. O'Rourke has been admitted in 1982, New York and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of New York; 1983, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit; 1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 2010 U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Civil Litigation; Zoning Law; Land Use Law; Environmental Law.

Richard L. O'Rourke's college and law school education includes State University of New York, College at Geneseo, B.A., 1971; Bowling Green State University, M.A., 1972, Pace University School of Law, J.D., 1981. Other biographical background includes Phi Alpha Theta. Co-Author: "Riverkeeper v. Town of Southeast, the Court of Appeals Reminds Lower Courts Not to Second-Guess SEQRA Determinations," New York State Bar Association Journal, July/August 2008. Author: "Variance Applications and the Zoning Board of Appeals," Westchester Bar Journal, 1985. Author and Speaker: "Redevelopment and Economic Development After Kelo," Municipal Law and Environmental Law Sections, Joint Fall Meeting, New York State Bar Association 2005. Author and Speaker: "Land Use Litigation Update, NYC Watershed Regulations," Westchester County Bar Association, 2001. Speaker: "Administration and Enforcement of Land Use Controls," New York State Bar Association, 2002; New York Environmental Law Practical Skills State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR), 1999; Emerging Issues in Environmental Law, Land Use Regulation, New York State Bar Association, 1995; Environmental Law, Land Use Law and Planning, New York State Bar Association, Municipal Law Section Annual Conference, 1993; Westchester Municipal Planning Federation, 1987, 1993; 1995; Putnam County Division of Planning and Development, 1990; Nassau Academy of Law, 1994. Member, 1983-1986 and Chairman, 1985-1986, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Southeast. Town Attorney, Town of Southeast, 1986-1989. Articles Editor, Westchester County Bar Journal, 1986-2001. Member, Board of Visitors, Pace University School of Law, 2001-. Secretary/Treasurer, 1993-1994; President, 1997-1999, Putnam County. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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