$ 1-775 per hour
About R.C.
Biography
I am a State Certified Appellate Specialist.
I have practiced appellate law continuously since 2012 when I got my start serving as a law clerk to the Honorable John T. Noonan, Jr. of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. As Judge Noonan's elbow clerk, I prepared bench memoranda on a wide array of issues including civil rights, employment discrimination, and tort law and worked on over 25 different federal appeals. Since then, I have briefed and argued many civil and criminal appeals in both state and federal courts. All told, I have worked on approximately 50 separate appeals that have included both serious criminal felonies and civil cases involving multimillion dollar judgments. I am also a proud graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming and am committed to the cause of being a people's lawyer.
My prior successes include favorable settlement of decades-old prison litigation originating from an inhumane, year-long lockdown at a California prison; dismissal of an action that reunited a wrongfully accused Native American woman with her children; and a total reversal on appeal of a criminal conviction based upon a faulty plea agreement.
I graduated from New York University where I double majored in mathematics and history. After law school, I worked as a waiter, a high school math teacher, and a computer programmer at a fintech firm in New York City and San Francisco. Later, I received my law degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in Los Angeles. During law school, I was an extern to the Honorable Robert H. Henry of the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Oklahoma City.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Appeals
100%
20 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
1%-40%
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Law Offices of R.C. Lim
2046 Hillhurst Avenue, #13, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
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R.C. Lim's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2015
An excellent attorney
RC Lim assisted me with filing bankruptcy. I do not have much experience with lawyers but I think he did great job. He explained all of it real well and did alot to help me and my family.
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2008
A will, a trust, and more
He did my will for me and my wife. We were very pleased with his services. He walked us through the process step-by-step in plain language and was very patient when we did not understand something. He was also very helpful in guiding us through some tough questions about euthanasia and that so...
R.C. Lim's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris is an amazing lawyer. He brings a special insight to appellate practice due to his training within the realm of psychodramatic techniques from the Trial Lawyers College. I have seen Chris be able to connect with others in a manner that I know will serve his clients best."
"Chris Lim is a dedicated and intelligent lawyer. Tireless in his effort and caring, Chris will work to solve the puzzle of your appeal."
"I endorse Mr. Lim, he is an outstanding attorney and treats his clients and colleagues with compassion and respect. I value his opinion and would not hesitate to consult with him again."
"I had the opportunity and the privilege to know and work with Chris first at the Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming, and then here, in Los Angeles. Hi is a great colleague and an amazing attorney, who would go above and beyond and would do everything he can to ensure a great outcome for his clients. Chris is a pleasure to know and deal with."
"I have worked alongside Chris on a number of matters. His writing and knowledge of the law are surpassed only by the dedication and commitment that he brings to each and every matter he takes on. I learned a lot working with Chris. I trust him implicitly and would recommend him to any of my own clients without qualification."
"Chris is a very talented lawyer. He is intelligent, personable, and good in a courtroom. I highly recommend him."
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"I have know Chris for many years. He is intelligent, hard working and approachable."
"I have known Chris for many years. He is a very thorough attorney with a good touch for explaining legal complexities to his clients."
"I have consulted with Mr. Lim regarding a variety of bankruptcy, estate planning and tax issues. He has a keen analytical mind and is able to quickly cut to the crux of the most nuanced issues. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I recommend R.C. to my friends and clients. He is an expert in a variety of practice areas including Bankruptcy, Wills, & Trusts. He provides personal service, top-tier representation, and has reasonable rates."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Certified Specialist - Appellate Law, State Bar of California
2018
Graduate, Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College
2015
Graduate, National Criminal Defense College
2014
Graduate, LACBA's iTAP and tTAP Programs
2004
Merit Scholarship, USC Law School
2004
Graduate Fellowship, USC Department of Philosophy
2003
Graduate Fellowship, USC Center for Law History and Culture
2002
Public Interest Law Scholarship, LeBouef, Lamb, Green, and McRae, LLP
Work Experience
2020 - 2022
Attorney, Law Office of R. Chris Lim
2019 - 2020
Associate, Pine Tillet Pine LLP
2013 - 2019
Attorney, Los Feliz Law
2012 - 2013
Judicial Law Clerk, Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals
2005 - 2012
Attorney, Law Office of R.C. Lim
2001 - 2001
Judicial Extern, Tenth Circuit US Court of Appeals
Associations
2020 - Present
Southern California Chinese Lawyers AssociationLifetime Member
2020 - Present
Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationLifetime Member
2020 - Present
California Lawyers Association, Litigation SectionMember
2019 - Present
American Society of Legal WritersLifetime Member
2019 - Present
Philippine American Bar AssociationLifetime Member
2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAmicus Briefs Committee
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2022 - 2023
Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation -- State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - 2016
Los Feliz Neighborhood CouncilDistrict D Elected Representative
Sample of Legal Cases
Do v. Raytheon
Affirmance
People v. Goldfreed
Reversal
Chappelll v. Pliler
Favorable Settlement
Mikaelian v. Glendale I Mall Associates, LLP
Favorable Settlement
Education
2004
University of Southern California
J.D.
1995
New York University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2022
Law Course in Torts
Law Course in Torts
2017
Law School Course in Trusts and Estates
Trusts and Estates
2016
Law School Course in Evidence
Evidence
Publications
2011
Current Anthropology
"Comment: Guess Workers" with Nomi Maya Stolzenberg
2007
Modern Painters
"Book Review: The Healthcare Fix: Universal Insurance for All Americans"
2007
Modern Painters
"Book Review: Making Globalization Work"
2006
Social Issues in America
"Medicare Reform"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Supreme Court of the United States Writ of Certiorari.
29 Aug 2018
Q&A
What does 49B1 mean?
21 Mar 2015
Q&A
My landlord told me my living room isn't a "designated sleeping area" and that I can't use it as a bed room. Is that legal?
20 Mar 2015