Richard Masson is Managing 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 20 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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Masson & Fatini LLP
4 Park Plz Ste 1240
Irvine, CA, 92614-8556
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1998 | 06/14/2022 |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Certified Specialist - Family Law | State Bar of California | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2005 |
Estate and Gift Taxation | CALI Excellence For The Future Award | 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 |
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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 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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Walter McKeague, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Family 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.
Walter McKeague, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Family 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, Family 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 27, 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, Family 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.