Richard J. Lambert, Business Attorney in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ
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Richard J. Lambert is an attorney based in Paramus, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Business. Currently practicing at Dunn Lambert LLC.
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- Paramus, NEW JERSEY
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- Handles Business matters from Paramus, NEW JERSEY.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Hackensack) (2023).
About Richard J. Lambert: Richard J. Lambert is an attorney based in Paramus, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Business. Currently practicing at Dunn Lambert LLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Richard takes on
Richard concentrates on business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Paramus, New Jersey
Richard takes business matters in Paramus, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Richard J. Lambert — business lawyer in Paramus
Richard J. Lambert is an attorney based in Paramus, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Business. Currently practicing at Dunn Lambert LLC.
RICHARD J. LAMBERT is a founding partner in the law firm of Dunn Lambert, L.L.C. in Paramus, New Jersey. Mr. Lambert founded the firm in July of 1998 in order to cater to the legal needs of small to mid-sized businesses, their owners and executives.
Mr. Lambert was born in White Plains, New York, on May 4, 1953. He attended Fordham University, where he received his B.A. in Communication Arts, and Fordham University School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1979.
Mr. Lambert is a business lawyer who serves as outside general counsel to a wide range of businesses, including many small to middle-market companies and start-up businesses, in a variety of industries. In his role as outside general counsel, Mr.Lambert provides counsel on the broad range of legal subjects affecting business, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and financings; antitrust and distribution law; banking and commercial finance; employment law; contracts; trademarks; and the negotiated resolution of business disputes.
The clients of Dunn Lambert, L.L.C. are located primarily in New Jersey and New York, but the firm does maintain general counsel relationships with clients in other states in the United States and in Europe.
Mr. Lambert was most recently a partner in the Corporate Law Department of Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus in Somerville, New Jersey.
Before joining Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus in January, 1993, Mr. Lambert was a partner (1990-1993) in the firm of Weiner Lesniak, Roseland, New Jersey. Mr. Lambert headed the Financial Transactions Division of the firm's Corporate Law Department, with responsibility for managing the firm's relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
Prior to joining Weiner Lesniak, Mr. Lambert was an associate (1982-1985) and partner (1985-1990) in the firm of Gutkin, Miller, Shapiro & Selesner in Millburn, New Jersey. Mr. Lambert was Co-Chair of the firm's Corporate Law Department.
Mr. Lambert commenced his career as an associate (1979-1982) in the firm of Arthur, Dry & Kalish, New York, New York. While at Arthur, Dry & Kalish, Mr. Lambert specialized in corporate and business law, as well as litigation, including antitrust, complex commercial and product liability litigation in state and federal courts.
Mr. Lambert has served as Chairman of the Corporate Law Section of the Essex County Bar Association. He is a frequent writer and speaker on business law subjects.
Mr. Lambert is a member of the bars of New Jersey and New York, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for New Jersey and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Mr. Lambert is a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for Free Enterprise (www.fffe.org).
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RICHARD J. LAMBERT is a founding partner in the law firm of Dunn Lambert, L.L.C. in Paramus, New Jersey. Mr. Lambert founded the firm in July of 1998 in order to cater to the legal needs of small to mid-sized businesses, their owners and executives. Mr. Lambert was born in White Plains, New York, on May 4, 1953. He attended Fordham University, where he received his B.A. in Communication Arts, and…
Clients Richard works with
Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business matters in Paramus and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Fordham University
J.D. · 1979
Fordham University
J.D. · 1979
Richard studied at J.D. in Fordham University and J.D. in Fordham University.
Law school and academic background
Richard completed J.D. in Fordham University and J.D. in Fordham University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Richard has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Hackensack)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Hackensack)
2021
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Hackensack) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Hackensack) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026).
Locations
Richard J. Lambert's office in Paramus
Richard's primary office is at 15 E Midland Avenue, Suite 3D, Paramus, New Jersey, 07652. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Dunn Lambert LLC
15 E Midland Avenue, Suite 3D
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
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How to hire Richard J. Lambert — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Richard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Richard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Paramus, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Richard
Richard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Richard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Richard J. Lambert
How much does it cost to hire Richard for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Richard offer a free consultation?
Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Richard take my case if I'm outside Paramus?
Richard is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Richard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Richard?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Richard accepting new business clients right now?
Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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