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.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1998 | 11/04/2019 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Certified Specialist - Family Law | State Bar of California | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | N/A | 2005 |
Rising Star | N/A | 2005 |
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Orange County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
State Bar of California | Member | N/A |
American Bar Foundation | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Utah Bar Journal | Understanding Legal Malpractice | 1998 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Chapman University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2005 |
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
University of Utah | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1994 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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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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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