Richard Edwin Masson

Richard Edwin Masson

4.6
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 27 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

4 Park Plz Ste 1240, Irvine, CA

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

27 years

20%
Business 10%

27 years

10%
Tax 10%

27 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

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Location

Masson & Fatini LLP

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

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Richard Edwin Masson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

Posted by Melissa | February 5, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HIGHLY recommend for child custody cases

Hiring Richard Masson was the best decision I made during one of the hardest times of my life. Child custody cases are overwhelming and scary, but they walked me through everything with patience, clarity, and confidence. They were always prepared, always responsive, and always honest. I never felt... ignored or dismissed, and I always felt like my child’s best interests were the top priority. Their professionalism and dedication truly made a difference in my case. If you’re reading reviews because you’re stressed, scared, and unsure who to trust — stop here. This lawyer is worth it.

Posted by Tom | August 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best family law representative

Richard Masson, is the best lawyer that I have ever worked with. My divorce involved an ex who was impeached for untruthfulness and represented by an unreasonable and unethical attorney which ment that there was no way to avoid family court. This made it clear that I was in worst situation possible ...and given that, I had worked with two attorneys prior to finding Richard. Richard was the breath of fresh air I needed while going through the worst situation of my life. He was understanding, diligent supportive with my highly sensitive case. He made a very stressful and trying situation much easier on me. As importantly, he was honest, fair and extremely intelligent and able to represent my interests softly and reasonably while also being able to be heard and commanding respect if necessary in the courtroom. He was extremely helpful and always available to answer any of my questions. My needs were put first and I was treated as a friend rather than a client. When I was overwhelmed by the entire situation, Richard fought hard for me. He went above and beyond and did everything he could to ensure the best outcome possible.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Willing to fight for you

Going through divorce is a very stressful and highly emotional process. It is important to have someone on your side willing to fight for what’s right and be your biggest advocate. I truly felt Mr. Masson was willing to fight for me and stand up against the bully and his over zealous attorney on the ...other side of my case. I also appreciated that he had so much trial experience. My case didn’t go to court, but if it had, I would have wanted Mr. Masson to stand up for me in court. Alternatively, if you decide to mediate, MAKE SURE Richard is there to consult to get your best outcome. He and his staff are very busy so schedule meetings or calls well in advance.

Posted by B | December 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hot Garbage

In my opinion, Richard Masson and his office are a great choice if you want emails and calls to go unanswered for days on end, have motions and trial preparation completed at the final hour or get your questions and information back so late that you will not have a chance to completely review, correc...t items or be clear on the pre-trail trail tactics and strategies Richard will use. Trial day isn’t a time to be surprised by your own counsel. Lack of preparation is the norm and that could include being told that Richard would not be at your hearing right before it. His replacement, being an inexperienced lawyer that you didn’t hire, doesn’t know your case and will fail to represent you in the fashion that you expected Richard to do so when you hired and paid him. Be prepared to track your own filing dates, battle to get calls and emails returned, and hear many different excuses along the way. After all the failing to prepare catches up and your case is set on a chart to fall apart before the judge due to the lack of preparation you will hear about how the family courts are garbage (which is true especially for those unprepared) or how the judge didn’t know what they were doing, and how you should be able to win on appeal should you be willing to pay more money for that service as well. Save your money and hire someone who will take your case seriously after they are paid and not just during the introductory meeting when Richard is seeking your retainer and sizing up the amount of money you have for his fight for your rights and the protections you need from the courts

Posted by Gina | January 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I love Richard Masson!!!

I highly recommend Richard Masson and his team to help you with your legal needs. Richard Masson is friendly, has a great heart, he's professional, understanding, knowledgeable and extremely supportive and intelligent in his profession as an attorney and I'll recommend him to all of my friends and co...lleagues. Richard, goes above and beyond and I will always support and recommend him for your legal needs. Hiring Richard Masson and his team will be the best decision you’ve ever made.

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Richard Edwin Masson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Walter McKeague

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 03

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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Marty Burbank

Family lawyer | Mar 13

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."

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Matthew Fletcher

Litigation lawyer | Jun 27

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."

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Cindy Cannon

Family lawyer | Mar 16

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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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

Estate and Gift Taxation, CALI Excellence For The Future Award

Associations

Orange County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

American Bar Foundation

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of McKean (2019) 41 Cal.App.5th 1083

The Court of Appeal reversed the Trial Court's Order in favor of our client

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)

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal overturned the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California in favor of our client.

California Energy Investment Fund v. Hu & Associates 2019 WL 423095 (not published)

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Education

2005

Chapman University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1998

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Utah

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

1998

Languages

English

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