Richard Knickerbocker

I have had a vast range of experience both in the public and private sector. I was formerly Chief of Civil Litigation for the City or Torrance and ultimately became the City Attorney of Santa Monica with experience in Civil Litigation, Advisory functions and deal making, and Criminal Prosecution. When in private practice I had a broad range of experience wining significant trials and appeals. I have an AV (pierless (5.0) rating, which is the highest possible, and am Certified by the State Bar of California in Appellate Advocacy and the Nation Board of Trial Advocates in Civil Trial Advocacy.

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

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  Sometimes depending on case. Sometimes hybrid, part hourly or flat plus contingency
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  Rates for lawyers range from $150/hr to 495/hr

California

Since 1964

United States

6th Circuit

Since 1996

9th Circuit

Since 1964

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1972

United States Tax Court

Since 1971

University of Southern California Gould School of Law

LL.M. | Civil Rights and Employment

Univ of California at Los Angeles

Undergraduate Degree

USC Law School

Law Degree

California State Bar  # 35646

Member

1964 - Current

Appellate Law in Los Angeles

California State Bar

Civil Trail Advocate

National Board of Trial Advocacy