Richard Alexander

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Richard Alexander

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 55 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Child Abuse ... +6 more

99 Almaden Boulevard, Suite 575, San Jose, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Richard

Biography

Personal care for survivors of brain, burn and spinal injuries is my goal and promise.

Winning superlative results takes creativity and determination, as my Hilson & Liu wins prove.

The key to being a winning personal injury lawyer is having empathy, heart and knowing pain is real.

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Car Accident 15%

50 years | 1,515 cases

15%
Personal Injury 15%

50 years | 1,241 cases

15%
Child Abuse 12%

12%
Insurance 12%

12%
Sex Crime 12%

12%
Brain Injury 10%

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

10%
Defective and Dangerous Products 9%

9%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2019 2018
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016

Licenses

Licensed in California for 55 years

State: California

Acquired: 1971

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Alexander Law Group, LLP

99 Almaden Boulevard, Suite 575, San Jose, CA, 95113

alexanderlaw.com/

Law Offices of Richard Alexander

1 Sansome Street #3500, San Francisco, CA, 94104

alexanderlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Richard Alexander's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (16) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Insightful & Sincere

Though his law firm was unable to take on my particular case, Mr. Alexander did not hesitate to respond to several email inquires which provided me with insightful knowledge based upon 50 years of successful legal experience. He then went above and beyond expectation by referring me to a 20 year coll...eague of his who is well versed in the the area of Workers Compensation. I am forever grateful...

Posted by Valerie | April 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An excellent attorney who runs one of the very best personal injury law practices in the Bay Area

I contacted Richard Alexander's Law Firm about an injury that my child had suffered due to a negligent action by another person. I was directed to an intake person who asked for a synopsis of the case. A few days later I was contacted by Mr, Alexander to set an appointment for an interview. Mr. ...Alexander knows his stuff! During our first interview he showed a high level of legal professionalism and a great deal of knowledge about the clinical nature of my child's injury. At times during out interview, it almost felt as if I was speaking with a physician who knows a lot about the law- or an attorney who had seriously studied anatomy. After our interview I was sold - convinced that Mr. Alexander and his law form were the people for the job. Mr.Alexander has one more interview with my child and then assigned an attorneys from his law firm to carry our case forward. The attorney that Mr Alexander assigned was perfect for us- a really good personality fit and a crack attorney who was persistent and won us a substantial settlement. Another thing I liked about Mr. Alexander was his no-nonsense approach to our case; he knew in very short order that our case was worth taking and told us why; he didn't waste our time. Mr. Alexander and the Alexander Law Firm comprise a first-rate, caring and extremely competent personal injury law firm that knows the law, how to maneuver in court with the best of them, and win. Thank you Mr. Alexander!

Posted by S Iyer | April 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The only attorney you will ever need!

Richard (Dick) is an experienced attorney whom you want to hire to represent you. He is THE expert in handling personal injury cases, no question at all. Dick gets to know you, learns about your case, displays ample empathy and sticks to the facts. He has the uncanny ability to separate the emotion f...rom the facts of the case and helps put your best foot forward and represents you. When it comes to personal injury involving entities such as insurance, companies, government, medical, or class action to name a few, you want Dick on your side. With Dick as your attorney you can be assured that your case will receive the best possible outcome, ever! That was my experience with him. Had it not been for Dick, our case would have not been handled well and we couldn't have ever imagined the outcome we achieved. Look no further and go with Dick. You won't regret it.

Posted by Javier | May 3, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Mr. Alexander was of great help

I am having problem with my insurance after a car crash because my insurance went bankrupt and Mr. Alexander gave me great legal advice.

Posted by Richard | March 18, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Outstanding Brillant

I had a complicate case with much difficulty of prove. I contacted Richard in an attempt to see if I had a possible wrongful death/Product liability case. He was up front and explained that I have little or no options to go forward with the case. He advise was well accepted. I truly appreciate...d his quickness in getting back to me. Thank you Richard

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Richard Alexander's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Stone

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Light

Spinal cord injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer; smarter and more thorough than most of the attorneys on Avvo."

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Jared Gross

Car accident lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Spiva

Unknown lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dick has a history of attaining grear results litigating back-breaking and complex cases against major insurance companies, large corporations, and public and government entities. He goes the extra mile for his clients to protect them and advocate for men and women who are wrongfully injured. He is exceptional. He shares my passion for justice, clients, and community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Ledford

Unknown lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Alexander is among the finest lawyers around. He is a credit to the legal profession, a true gentleman, and superb advocate for his clients."

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Claude Wyle

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dick is an excellent hard working honest and creative attorney who cares about his clients and gets great results."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Richard Robinson

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Simply the best at what he does."

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Holden Green

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scotty Storey

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"“An excellent attorney, well known and respected in the legal community. I give my highest recommendation without any reservations for this lawyer.""

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Randall Lee

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dick has intellect, integrity, and a practical approach to his cases. He has that intangible edge present in the best lawyers. And he fights aggressively, although fairly, for his clients."

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Martin Buchanan

Appeals lawyer

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William Light

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Williams

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

SuperLawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Elite Lawyer, National Law Journal

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Distinguished Humanitarian Award, Bnai Zion Foundation

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Street Fighter of the Year Finalist, Consumer Attorneys of California

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Top 100 California Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

2008

Leading Lawyer Feature, San Jose Magazine

2008

Street Fighter of the Year finalist, Consumer Attorneys of California

2008

Trial Lawyer of the Year, Santa Clara County Bar Association

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Recertified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2000

20 Year Civil Trial Advocate Recognition Award, National Board of Trial Advocacy

1995

Recertified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

1993

Pro Bono Award, Santa Clara Center for Occupational Safety and Health

1990

Recertified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

1987

First "Man of the Year", The Women's Fund

1985

Recertified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

1980

Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

1969

Admitted, International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi

1968

National Honor Scholar, University of Chicago Law School

1967

National Honor Scholar, University of Chiago Law School

1966

Ohio Wesleyan University, Owens-Ilinois Scholar

1966

National Honor Scholar, University of Chicago Law School

1965

Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honorary, Ohio Wesleyan University

1965

Owens-Illinois Scholar, Ohio Wesleyan University

1964

Owens-Illinois Scholar, Ohio Wesleyan University

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Outstanding Young Man of America Recepient, United States

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Special Commendation, Pro Bono Project of Santa Clara County

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Outstanding Achievement Award, Consumer Attorneys of California

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Who's Who in America, Who's Who in America

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Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in the World

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Who's Who in American Law,

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Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in the West

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National Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

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Medal of Honor, Santa Clara County Youth Commissioin

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Debbie Cole Memorial Community Service Award, Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition

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Dedication to Workers, Santa Clara School of Law Community Law Center

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Mayor's Commendation for Distinguished Service, City of San Jose

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Peer rated 5/5 for highest legal ability and ethical standards, Martindale-Hubbell

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Rated 10/0: "Superb", Avvo

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"Recognized Trial Lawyer", California Trial Lawyers Association

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The Best Lawyers: The Valley's Sharpest Legal Minds, San Jose Magazine

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Publisher Excellence Award, The Consumer Law Page

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California Certification Examination Review Panel, National Board of Trial Advocacy

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Featured role model for community leadership efforts, Tom Hayes, author of You Can Make A Difference In Silicon Valley

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Outstanding Achievement Award, California Trial Lawyers Association

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President's Service Award, California Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, Alexander Law Group, LLP

2007 - Present

Managing Partner, Alexander Hawes, LLP

1999 - 2006

Managing Partner, Alexander, Hawes & Audet, LLP

1992 - 1998

Managing Partner, Alexander Law Firm

1986 - 1991

Partner, Alexander & Bohn

1974 - 1986

Partner, The Boccardo Law Firm

1972 - 1974

Partner, Lieff, Alexander & WIlcox

1971 - 1972

Attorney, Belli, Ashe, Ellison, Choulos & Lieff

Associations

2017 - Present

The Best Lawyers in America

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Best Lawyer

1972 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Lifetime Member

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Founding Member

1996 - 2000

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Governors

1995 - 1995

Consumer Attorneys of California

Vice President

1990 - 1994

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Governors

1987 - 1988

State Bar of California

Vice President

1985 - 1988

State Bar of California

Board of Governors

1984 - 1984

Santa Clara County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Iyer v. Valley Transit Authority

$7,500,000 settlement with trial pending August 29, 2016

Timple v. Talleo

$500,000 recovery on a $15,000 policy

Kuhlmann v. Johnson & Johnson

$79,860,000 verdict for anus stapled shut by a defective surgical stapler

Mena v. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity

$8,227,560 recovery in six months start to finish

Brett Johnson v. Subway

$2,000,000 recovery

Rasheed Hilson, a minor v. Kim Phuoc Tran

$10,100,000 judgment [35% of $30,000,000 in proven damages]

George Liu v. John Doe

$4,500,000 recovery despite a $30,000 policy

Pighini v.Oakland Housing Authority

$5,200,000 recovery

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Education

1969

University of Chicago Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

Ohio Wesleyan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Belli Semimar

Gas Tank Proven Defective Despite 70 mph Impact

2016

Annual Seminar

$79.8 Million Defective Product Verdict: The Back Story

2013

Personal Injury 101

Personal Injury Top to Bottom 4 hours

2013

Brain Injury Conference

Delivering our Client's Story to the Jury

2012

Personal Injury Basics

Half Day with the Expert

2012

Brain Injury for Experts and Lawyers

Wining as an Expert

2009

Mock Trial Invitational

Judging Trial Skills

2009

Intensive Advocacy Program

Voir Dire Training

2008

Mock Trial Invitational

Judging Litigation Skills

2008

Intensive Adovacy Program

Advocacy Workshop

2005

Intensive Advocacy Program

Jury Selection

Publications

2021

Alexander Law Throop V. Conrail

2021

Alexander Law Delivering a Miracle

2021

Alexander Law Leading Lawyer

2017

2017

2017

2017

Alexander Law What Causes Pileups?

2017

2016

2016

2016

2016

2016

alexanderinjury CPSC on Hoverboard Safety

2016

2016

2016

alexanderinjury What Is a Personal Injury

2016

2015

2015

2015

alexanderinjury Takata Recall Update

2015

2015

2015

2015

San Jose Mercury News Abuse Prevention Education

2014

2014

2014

2013

2011

2010

alexanderinjury Death By Cell Phone

2010

2010

alexanderinjury Toyota Shows Its True Color

2009

Nothingbut-the-truth Food Safety Failure by the FDA

2009

2009

2009

Nothingbut-the-truth Drugging Children For Profit

2009

Nothingbut-the-truth Tire Ruptures Are Killers

2009

Nothingbut-the-truth Botox Facial Injuries

2009

Nothingbut-the-truth Beware Byetta

2009

Nothingbut-the-truth Adoption Fraud Fractures Families

2009

2009

Nothingbut-the-truth We’re Happy To Help The FDA

2009

2009

2009

2009

alexanderinjury The Lie Of Tort Reform

2009

alexanderinjury Paxil Causes Birth Defects

2009

2009

2009

2009

alexanderinjury Prime the Economy Now

2009

2009

alexanderinjury Creating Demand for Jobs

2009

2008

Nothingbut-the-truth Ford Explorer Injuries

2008

Nothingbut-the-truth Exxon and the Supremes

2008

Nothingbut-the-truth Fire Victims Get Hosed

2008

Nothingbut-the-truth Allstate Forced to Pay

2008

Nothingbut-the-truth Surviving 12,000 Volts

2008

Nothingbut-the-truth Dangerous MRI’s

2008

alexanderinjury Paxil Causes Birth Defects

2008

alexanderinjury Prosecute War Criminals

2008

alexanderinjury Natural Gas Cars

2008

alexanderinjury Protect Your Privacy

2007

2007

2007

alexanderinjury Child Healthcare Jeapordy

2003

Nothingbut-the-truth “Cable Barriers” are Worthless

2003

2002

alexanderinjury Lemon Car Legal Specialists

1997

8 Our Toxic Times 1 Chemical Injury Network Litigating Chemically Induced Cancer Cases Years Later

1996

1993

CTLA San Francisco Convention Handbook Cutting Edge Litigation: Computer Simulation and Animation in The Courtroom - The New Wave

1992

22 CTLA Forum 13 The Cancer War Needs an Informed Public: Known Carcinogens to be Avoided

1991

21 CTLA Forum 357 A Protocol For Increasing Client Communication and Successful Case Outcomes: Replicating the Medical Model of Service Delivery ina Remedial Practice

1991

21 CTLA Forum 226 Being Media-Savy in the 90's

1991

21 CTLA Forum 195 A Developing Toxic Tort: Lumber Mills, Log Cabins, Leukemia, Lymphomas and Soft Tissue Sarcomas - The Case Against Pentachlorophrnol

1991

21 CTLA Forum 103 Ending Secrecy in Defective Product Litigation: New Federal Reporting Rule for Consumer Products

1990

20 CTLA Forum 299 Limiting the Application of Proposition 51 in Cases of Liability Based on Public Policy

1990

20 CTLA Forum 221 Proving a National Real Estate Franchisor's Joint Venture Tort Liability

1988

18 CTLA Forum 123 New Directions in Product Liability Warning Cases

1987

17 CTLA Forum 173 Civil Litigation Specialist--Time for Comment

1986

16 CTLA Forum 173 The Effect of Inflation on Damages for Future Losses

1985

15 CTLA Forum 290 The Litigation Explosion Myth and the Confusion About Court Congestion

1985

15 CTLA Forum 234 It's Time for the Bar to Meet the Press

1985

15 CTLA Forum 234 Attorney's Fees for Pro Bono Services

1984

The Recorder Why I am Proud to be a Lawyer

1984

21 In Brief 7 Ethical Considerations: Organized Labor Actions By District Attorneys and Public Defenders

1983

49 Brooklyn Law Review 1979 Admiralty, Federalism and the New York Direct Action Statute: Seaman's Rights to Enforce Jones Act Judgments

1983

13 CTLA Forum 338 Punitive Damages: Corporate Liability for the Acts of Agents and Employees

1982

12 CTLA Forum 190 Admissibility of Experimental Evidence

1982

12 CTLA Forum 95 Product Liability Cases: A Game Plan for Success

1982

18 Trial Magazine 74, Washington, D.C. How to Harness the Information Explosion

1981

18 In Brief 33 Products Liability: Proving the Plaintiff's Case

1979

54 California State Bar Journal 314 Consumers' Rights in the Legal Marketplace

1978

10 Southwestern University Law Review 13 Privacy, Banking and the Supreme Court

1974

25 Hastings Law Journal 977 Grand Jury Indictment Versus Prosecution by Information - An Equal Protection - Due Process Issue

1974

9 University of San Francisco Law Review 299 Arrest Record Expungement in California

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9 University of San Francisco Law Review 299 Arrest Record Expungement in California: The Polishing of Sterling

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San Jose State University Rape Crisis: The Victim's Rights

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American College of Legal Medicine Patient Safety and Elder Abuse

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California Atorneys for Criminal Justice The Right to Privacy and Arrest Record Retention of the Innocent

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alexanderinjury.com Pesticides and Lymphoma

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CTLA San Francisco Convention Publication Traumatic Brain Injury - Proving a Lifetime Disability

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CTLA Tahoe Convention Handbook A New and Developing Tort: Adoption Fraud

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The California Legal Secretary Preparing the Defective Product Case

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alexanderinjury.com Adoption Fraud in California

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State Bar of California Legal Specialization Digest Confidential Settlements Should Be Banned in California

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The Advocate Journal of Criminal Justice Education & Research The Traumatically Brain Injured and the Law

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Premier Outlook: Brain Injury Traumatically Brain Injured and the Law

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23 CTLA Forum 27 Fraud by Adoption Agencies

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Richard earned significant contribution points in 2019.

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