Richard J. Dircks

Top rated Business Litigation attorney in New York, New York

Getnick Law
Richard J. Dircks
Getnick Law

Practice areas: Business Litigation, Business & Corporate

Licensed in New York since: 1998

Education: University of Southern California Gould School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2011 - 2012

Getnick Law

630 5th Ave
20th Floor
New York, NY 10111 Visit website
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A partner at Getnick Law in New York City, New York, Richard J. Dircks is dedicated to providing top-quality representation in the realm of business and corporate law to a diverse clientele. He is highly adept at navigating complex legal landscapes, providing strategic guidance on matters ranging from transactional agreements to intricate corporate governance issues. His legal knowledge encompasses business litigation, ensuring that clients receive diligent and effective advocacy in all legal proceedings.

Mr. Dircks' academic background provides a strong foundation for his legal acumen. He completed his undergraduate studies in 1993, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University. Further enhancing his business insight, he obtained a Master of Business Administration from The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John's University. He then pursued his legal education at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 1996.

A stalwart advocate for his clients, Mr. Dircks emphasizes personalized attention, meticulous focus and enthusiastic zeal to see their legal woes resolved. For his many contributions, he has been rated “Very Good” on Avvo.

Admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, Mr. Dircks is well-prepared to represent clients in federal legal matters within these jurisdictions. His commitment to the legal profession is further underscored by his active memberships in several prestigious legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association. These affiliations highlight his dedication to upholding the highest standards of legal practice and staying abreast of developments within the legal community.

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Business/Corporate
  • 50% Business Litigation
  • 50% Business/Corporate

First Admitted: 1998, New York

Professional Webpage: https://getnicklaw.com/our-team/richard-j-dircks/

Educational Background

  • M.B.A., St. John’s University
  • B.S., Cornell University

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Co-Author, “Federal False Claims Act and SEC Whistleblower Program Practice Points,” NYSBA Litigator, Spring 2014
  • Co-Author, “The Upward Spiral: A U.S. Outlook on International Anti-Bribery Efforts in the New Millennium,” published in the International Law Practicum, Vol. 14 No. 1 (2001)
  • Co-Author, “Death Cancels Everything But Truth: Survivability of False Claims Act Qui Tam Claims”, The False Claims Act and Qui Tam Quarterly Review, April 2005

Honors

  • Nominee-Finalist, Public Justice Foundation, Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, 2011 (member of legal team)
  • Nominated for “Trial Lawyer of the Year” recognition in connection with a $750 million case against GlaxoSmithKline
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars: 2011, 2012

Office location for Richard J. Dircks

630 5th Ave
20th Floor
New York, NY 10111

Phone: 212-651-0595

Selections

2 Years Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2011 - 2012

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