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also known as Richard R. Clouse
Mr. Clouse is a founding member of ClouseSpaniac. Mr. Clouse has a general civil trial and appellate practice, with a particular emphasis on the defense of civil rights and employment discrimination cases. He has argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on numerous occasions on behalf of both the California Department of Corrections (CDC) and the County of San Bernardino. One such matter was Blueford v. Prunty, which dealt with a Section 1983 claim brought against Mr. Clouse’s clients, including the CDC. Blueford v. Prunty is published at 108 F.3d 251.
Mr. Clouse was lead counsel defending the County of San Bernardino in a class action venued in the United States District Court involving the provision of special education services to wards in the County Juvenile Justice System (John Doe 2 v. County of San Bernardino). Mr. Clouse was instrumental in negotiating a consent decree which served to upgrade and modernize the educational services provided to children in County custody. He was then appointed to oversee a committee created by the Federal Court to implement the settlement agreement.
Mr. Clouse holds (AV) Peer Review, the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell. His reputation and experience have led to several prestigious appointments.
Mr. Clouse is currently a Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and an Arbitrator on the Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County Arbitration Panels. He has also served as a Settlement Officer in the U.S. District Court Attorney’s Settlement Officer Panel and a Judge Pro Tempore to both the San Bernardino County Superior Court and County of Los Angeles Municipal Court.
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State: California
Acquired: 1983
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2026
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996 - Present
Managing Partner, ClouseSpaniac Attorneys
2010 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
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1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA