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Morghan L. Richardson

Family Law

richardsonlegalpllc.com

31-08 Broadway, Suite 204, Astoria, NY 11106

(212) 537-6744

About Morghan L. Richardson

  • Ms. Richardson's practice is focused on Divorce and Divorce Mediation. She is also experienced in litigation, family law issues that accompany Divorce, such as Child Support and Custody, Spousal Support and Marital Property issues, including asset discovery and protection.
  • My philosophy is to approach each case from the perspective of the best interests of my clients. As the divorced parent of two young children, I know the difficult balance working parents deal with on a daily basis. Divorce only further complicates that balance and can have severe developmental consequences for children. Divorce Mediation may take some of the stress and pressure of Divorce off the... Read More

  • Education

  • Florida Atlantic University.
  • Tulane University Law School.
  • Work Experience
    • Managing Partner - Richardson Legal PLLC 2010 - Present.
    • Litigation Associate - Chadbourne & Parke, LLP 2007 - 2010.
    • Litigation Associate - Spriggs & Hollingsworth, LLP 2005 - 2007.
    • Legal Extern - The Honorable Magistrate Judge Louis Moore, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana 2004 - 2005.
    • Legal Intern - Public Defender's Office, Orlando Florida 2003 - 2003.
    Awards

  • New York Rising Star (top lawyers under 40) - Super Lawyers 2014.
  • New York Rising Star (top lawyers under 40) - Super Lawyers 2013.
  • President's Citation - Maryland Bar Foundation 2007.
  • Pro Bono Attorney of the Year - Spriggs & Hollingsworth LLP 2006.
  • 2001 Investigative Reporting - Second Place - The Associated Press Managing Editors Association of Texas 2001.
  • Associations

  • New York State Bar Association, Committee on Women in the Law.
  • Queens County Bar Association.
  • New York State Council on Divorce Mediation.
  • New York State Bar Association.
  • Maryland State Bar Association.
  • Publications

  • The Huffington Post - Child-Support: Paying Your Fair-Share? 2013.
  • The Good Men Project - Child-Support: Paying Your Fair-Share Or Funding Your Ex-Spouse’s Spending Spree? 2013.
  • The Good Men Project - Divorce Guilt Can Break Your Bank 2013.
  • Bankruptcy In New Jersey... Read More

  • Languages

  • English
  • Locations

    31-08 Broadway, Suite 204, Astoria, NY 11106