Masson & Fatini LLP4 Park Plz Ste 1240Irvine, CA, 92614-8556United States (949) 852-8121

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Irvine, CA
Licensed for 23 years

Richard Edwin Masson

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About Richard

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.

Practice areas

Child custody: 20%
23 years
Divorce and separation: 20%
23 years
Estate planning: 20%
23 years
Wills and living wills: 20%
23 years
Business: 10%
23 years
Tax: 10%
23 years

Languages spoken

English

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Gold Client Champion

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Masson & Fatini LLP

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

Office (949) 852-8121

Website

https://www.wealthadvisorsmf.com

www.MF-LLP.com
M&F Family Law
M&F Estate Advisors

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
CA	Active	1998	06/14/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
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

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Orange County Bar Association	Member	N/A
State Bar of California	Member	N/A
American Bar Foundation	Member	N/A

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Utah Bar Journal	Understanding Legal Malpractice	1998

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
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

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
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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Best Family Attorney

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Posted by Sharon
June 24, 2022

I interviewed multiple attorney's before deciding on Richard. He was by far the best choice. He has extensive knowledge of California family law and used it to our benefit multiple times. He kept in mind my boys throughout the whole process and advised in ways to make sure we protected them and their interests not just mine and my ex. He represented me well, kept me laughing in times of high stress and gave me some of the best advise I could have asked to keep our time in court to a minimum. I'm forever grateful for his advise and help during such a tough time in my life.

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Best Divorce attorny

5.0 stars

Posted by Gary
June 13, 2022

Best lawyer in Southern California for divorce he knows the law like no other attorney he fights for you and he Win’s

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Wonderful Family Law Attorney

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Posted by Christine
August 27, 2020

Where do I begin? My husband was forced to hire another attorney after already litigating with his ex-wife since 2011. Every time my husband thought he was done, his ex would drag him back with false allegations of him stealing her money. His divorce case just kept getting worse, when every Judge that was assigned their case would eventually retire. When she dragged him back to court again in late 2017 (coincidentally the week before we were to get married) he decided to retain Richard. Their case was assigned to a new Judge (number 4). Unfortunately the attorney his ex hired was as unethical as she was, and it dragged out for another 2 1/2 years. From the VERY beginning Richard did all he could to prevent it from being continued. He felt really bad for us and at every hearing made his plea to finalize the case immediately. Every delay was caused by the other side, but Richard prevailed, and UNBELIEVABLY the Judge did something almost unheard of in a long term marriage. The Judge ruled to terminate his ex’s spousal support. Richard is a good person and a good man and we can’t thank him enough. We finally have our lives back.

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Professional & Honest

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
April 16, 2015

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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Posted by anonymous
January 22, 2015

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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Posted by anonymous
October 4, 2012

I found Richard to be helpful, available and consistently honest with me throughout my divorce. Richard was upfront about what to expect during my initial consultation. He was right on about my child and spousal support, and helped me to decide when a settlement was not in my favor. He was savvy and knowledgeable when appearing before the judge -- but never backed down from my husband's attorneys. He was fantastic in court, and made the other side look like they were fumbling for answers. I highly reccommend Richard.

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Walter McKeague, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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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
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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.

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Best Family Attorney

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Professional & Honest

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