John Secrest Richards
Richards Law: Representing Owners of Real EstateJ.R. Richards' practice focuses on developing long term client relationships representing their interests in both transactional matters and in civil litigation. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants primarily in real estate and business disputes and has successfully litigated cases through dispositive motion, trial and settlement in state and federal courts. J.R. prepares each case to achieve a favorable judgment by trial or before trial, and when in the best interest of the client leverages a favorable settlement. Community Involvement: * Coach/Manager for Pre-K/K softball team the Purple Puppies 2016. * Coach/Manager for the Danville Seadogs T-Ball team 2015. Great Team. So proud of our players! * Technical director for VGTV a television show run by the student body leaders of Vista Grande Elementary School. 2014- Present. * Served as the chairman of the Alameda County Bar Association Real Estate Executive committee. * Volunteer Landlord/Tenant Attorney with the Alameda County VSLC. On a monthly basis, J.R. assists low income landlords concerning problematic situations with tenants. * Lawyer Referral Service committee: Helped evaluate applicants for the Alameda County Bar Association referral panels.
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
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Contingent Fees
It just depends on the case and how best to serve the client. It is possible that a contingency does not serve the client's best interest.
- California
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- Federal Circuit
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Richards Law
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- Associate
- Bardellini, Straw, Cavin & Bupp, LLP
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- Golden Gate University School of Law
- J.D. (2006) | Real Estate
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- Honors: Graduated with Honors, Real Estate Certificate of Specialization with honors.
- Activities: Student Body President and representative, tutor for numerous renowned professors including Roger Bernhardt and the Honorable Maria Elena James.
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- Denison University
- B.A. (1992) | Religion, Philosophy
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- Activities: Denison Recycling Program, Golf Team, Solicitor General
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- Witkin Awards
- Witkin
- One various best student awards, most notably in contracts.
- CALI Award
- CALI
- Won various best student runner-up awards, most notably in legal writing.
- Contra Costa Bar Association
- Member
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- Alameda County Bar Association
- Member and Former Chairman of Real Estate Executive Committee
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- California State Bar # 249073
- Member
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- Certificate of Specialization: Real Estate
- Golden Gate University School of Law
