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Richard Edwin Masson

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  • Irvine, CA
  • Licensed for 21 years
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Richard Masson is Senior Partner at the law firm of Masson & Fatini, specializing in Estate, Tax Planning, and Family Law matters. Mr. Masson is a seasoned attorney with over 15 years of practice.

Richard E. Masson has represented clients spanning virtually all major industries including real estate, intellectual property, retail, professional services, manufacturing, entertainment, government contracts, medical and construction.

Mr. Masson’s professional background and experience include representing and handling of audit engagements, review engagements, internal control reviews, tax compliance, corporate compliance, business consulting, business formation including corporations, partnerships, LLCs, LLPs, non-profit organizations, and estates.

Mr. Masson is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was certified as a specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization in 2010. Mr. Masson’s family law practice includes divorce, visitation, custody, as well as child and spousal support matters. In addition, it includes drafting Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements.

Practice areas

OtherChild custodyDivorce and separationEstate planningWills and living wills
  1. Wills and living wills: 20%

    20 years

  2. Estate planning: 20%

    20 years

  3. Divorce and separation: 20%

    20 years

  4. Child custody: 20%

    20 years

  1. Tax: 10%

    20 years

  2. Business: 10%

    20 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

4 Park Plz Ste 1240
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Masson & Fatini LLP

4 Park Plz Ste 1240
Irvine, CA, 92614-8556

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive199811/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Certified Specialist - Family LawState Bar of California2019
Super LawyerN/A2005
Rising StarN/A2005
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Orange County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
State Bar of CaliforniaMemberN/A
American Bar FoundationMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Utah Bar JournalUnderstanding Legal Malpractice1998
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Chapman University School of LawLL.M - Master of Laws2005
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1998
University of UtahBS - Bachelor of Science1994
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re Marriage of Ficke (2013) 217 Cal.App.4th 10, 157 Cal.Rptr.3d 870.
Stout v. Marshack (In re Stout), 649 F. App'x 621, 623 (9th Cir. 2016)
California Energy Investment Fund v. Hu & Associates 2019 WL 423095 (not published)

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Professional & Honest

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Professional and honest are two words that don't always go together when hiring an attorney, however Mr. Masson is an incredible attorney who came highly recommended. He's always shown the utmost professionalism in my child custody case, thus I too would too highly recommend him. You surely will not be disappointed should you choose to hire him in representing you in all family law matters.

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Richard has a foundational understanding of both the family law court system, and the business world. He understood not only why it was important to proceed on certain issues, but how to present the case to the judge. Mine was a tricky situation involving a highly manipulative ex-spouse. He seemed to understand what evidence was necessary and how to concisely present the information to the judge. Very smooth in court. Truly the most exceptional family law attorney in Orange County.
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Walter McKeague, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Marty Burbank, Elder law Attorney on Mar 13, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Richard Masson is an outstanding lawyer. I have referred several clients to him over the years and every time the clients let me know that they felt so much better about their case know that Richard was on their side. I have also personally used Richard for my own family law issues and personally know how professional, and effective he is as a an advocate and counselor.

Matthew Fletcher, Litigation Attorney on Jun 28, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Richard and I were opposing lawyers in a highly emotional trust litigation matter against family members. Richard showed a high degree of integrity and professionalism throughout the case, as well as developed litigation skills.

Cindy Cannon, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 16, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Richard was aggressive, professional and worked to settle his client's case without having to go to trial. He really kept costs down while keeping the quality of representation high.

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