Richard Eric Williamson

Real estate Attorney at Torrance, CA

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Knowledgeable, Responsive, Effective

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Practice areas

Real estate

40%

Transactional and litigation based representation in all aspects of real estate law, with a particular emphasis on Specific Performance of Real Property Purchase Agreements and related disputes, Receiverships and other Provisional Remedies.
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Partnership

30%

Typically, the issues center on two areas – accounting (who spends the partnership money and on what), and control (who is in control of the business decisions and in control of the money and assets).
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Business

20%

Wide range of services to assist with all aspects of business, both transactional and litigation, including Contract Disputes, General Business and Commercial Litigation, Business Asset Acquisition and Sale, Commercial Leases, and Contracts.
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Commercial real estate

10%

WE DELIVER RESULTS. 30 + YEARS' EXPERIENCE WITH BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE LITIGATION.

Together with my team, I offer experienced representation covering both transactional and litigation matters involving real estate law, partnership law, shareholder disputes, and business and commercial law and related disputes. We have the experience, skills and ability to recognize and deliver practical and creative solutions, and excellent results. I am accessible, responsive, reliable, and cater to the needs and concerns of my clients.

Awards

Licensed for 37 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 1985

Updated 12/07/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Richard

Ezer Williamson Law, A Professional Corporation

(310) 446-8987 Office

21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 1150

Torrance, CA, 90503

ezerwilliamsonlaw.com/

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Posted by gary | December 1, 2017

Great outcomes

Richard has been my Attorney for several years and has handled various legal issues all with a positive outcomes on all. I have always been greatful for his prompt attention to my matters, as well as giving me a clear understanding of the issues at hand so I can understand their complexity. He is very easy to work with and listens.

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Posted by Michael Gaffaney | November 30, 2017

Knowledgeable, Responsive, Effective

Richard Williamson has been my attorney for over 20 years and handled many cases for me and to my satisfaction. He is knowledgeable and quick to get to the salient points of an issue. I have always appreciated that he always responds quickly to my calls and keeps my informed throughout the process. Having been to court with Richard, I can say that he is persuasive and aggressive when necessary. During our 20 year relationship I have always felt comfortable that I am well protected.

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Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2017

Excellent Attorney!

Richard has worked on several matters for me. He regularly demonstrates a strong proficiency handling complex Real-Estate and Business matters. Each time he has worked for me, we have achieved a positive outcome. Recently Richard handled a highly complex re-finance of a large rental property. It involved multiple banks, lenders, attorneys and CPA’s. As a stakeholder in the matter, I felt comfortable and at ease knowing Richard would handle things with the highest level of expertise. I strongly recommend Richard to anyone needing legal representation.

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Posted by Paul | November 15, 2017

Great Attorney and a nice guy too!!

Rich is an excellent lawyer that takes the time to explain everything to you. My company hired Rich more than ten years ago, and we have never looked back. Rich always makes sure you're happy with everything that's happening and he will fight for. Rich is friendly and has a great personality. Rich is not only a great lawyer, but has become a good friend in the process. I highly recommend Rich and the his firm, Ezer Williamson Law.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Attorney
Ezer Williamson Law, A Professional Corporation
2011 - Present

Managing Partner
Ezer & Williamson LLP
2007 - 2010

Managing Partner
Ezer Williamson & Brown LLP
2000 - 2007

Managing Partner
Ezer & Williamson
1994 - 1999

Partner
Ezer Sment & Williamson
1990 - 1994

Associate
Rich & Ezer, A Law Corporation
1989 - 1990

Associate
Overton, Lyman & Prince
1988 - 1989

Associate
Bodkin McCarthy Sargent & Smith
1987 - 1988

Associate
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
1985 - 1987

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Education

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1985

Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1981

Legal Cases

Dinh v. DC Development
Prevailed

Cooke v. Pine Knot Landing
Prevailed

Ninety Nine Investments, Ltd. V. Overseas Courier Service Private, Ltd., 113 Cal. App. 4th 1118.
Prevailed

Associations

Small Firm and Sole Practioner Subsection, LACBA
Member, Executive Committee
2019 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Small Firm and Sole Practitioner Division Section
Executive Committee Member
2019 - Present

South Bay Jewish Law Forum
Advisor
2018 - Present

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Alumni Board Member
2018 - Present

United States Supreme Court
Member
2018 - Present

McGeorge School of Law
Alumni Board
2016 - Present

LA County Bar, Real Estate Section
Committee Member
2015 - Present

State Bar of California
Member
1985 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
N/A

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2021

Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2020

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2019

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2019

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Speaking Engagements

CLE
New California Rules of Professional Conduct
2019

CLE
Admitting and Enforcing Agreements in Mediation: Ethical and Practical Considerations for Real Estate Transnational and Litigation Attorneys
2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (7)

Given (19)

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Jack LaPedis

Business Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard's knowledge in the areas of real estate law, partnership and shareholder law, and business and commercial law runs deep. I would refer matters to him without hesitation."

Johan Deprez

Real estate Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Rich in the areas of real estate litigation and transactions, as well as ancillary partnership disputes."

Charles Peterson

Real estate Attorney | Mar 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Shankman

Litigation Attorney | Dec 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard Williamson is by far and away the best Businesss Litigation Attorney that I have worked and consulted with with over the past 34 years of practice. He is extremely pragamatic, direct, and highly skilled in all matters of varying complexity including disputes over contracts, fraud, real estate. Moreover, Richard is highly concerned about the client's best results and is very astute in performing a Cost/Benefit Analysis up front and throughout the representation, so each client is fully aware of the risks and costs of a particular course of action. I most admire Richard to look a business client as a human being, or group of people, and the impact of a legal dispute on that personal life, time, and money of each client in a very candid fashion. He astutely recognizes that one remedy does not fit all clients and that litigation is not the only alternative for every dispute. I would never hesitate highly recommending Richard to all of my business clients as a first choice."

Kaitlin Kellogg

Real estate Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard is a brilliant attorney, the kind you want on your side in a legal battle. His attention to detail is impeccable and knowledge of business and real estate unparalleled. He is also quick to return calls and emails. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

Samuel Ledwitz

Real estate Attorney | Nov 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In my 20 years of estate planning practice, I've interviewed many real estate attorneys to help me on various matters. The one attorney that stands out is Richard. I had a client facing 16 incorrect property tax bills that had significant penalties (over $10,000) attached to them. Although my client had done nothing wrong, the assessor was clear that they wanted money. I reached out to Richard, and within about 2 weeks the matter was resolved to my client's satisfaction. To say amazing would be an understatement. Richard has represented several other clients and has done very well. I would personally say that Richard is charming and a bulldog. I strongly endorse Richard."

Robert Hayden

Real estate Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Rich Williamson. Rich has over 30 years of experience as a trial attorney representing businesses, business owners and property owners in real estate, partnership and shareholder disputes. Rich is one of the hardest working attorneys I’ve known and worked with in my almost 40 years of practice. He is meticulous, thoughtful, creative and always prepared. Rich is an attorney who, because of his thorough preparation, can change the outcome of a case."

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