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

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Practice Areas

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Child Custody 20%

27 years

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Business 10%

27 years

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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

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4.6 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 anonymous | July 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Absolutely The Best Attorney

Where do I even start with this well deserved 5 star review? Richard is undoubtedly a terrific, pragmatic, empathetic, trustworthy, hard working & full fledged attorney. Richard is extremely knowledgeable in Family Law and he is a very known and respected Family Law Attorney. You want all of t...he qualities listed above when looking for a family law attorney because your family is Everything. When I obtained Richard as counsel I was in a very high conflict situation, I felt as if the fight to get divorced and protect my child’s best interest was never going to end. I was up against a extremely spiteful opposing crowd. Even with the war coming for me, Richard helped me through the anxiety of it all and fought for me and my child’s best interest and let’s just put it this way ….when Richard lights off bombs he leaves an ever lasting effect. The results of my case were to mine and my child’s advantage, thanks to his expertise. He never once tried to sugar coat things, didn’t give unrealistic advice nor did he ever over bill. I was referred to him by someone who also had outstanding results by being represented by Richard and now I refer others to him. He is the best attorney out there for family law and he has an outstanding rapport. So thankful to have him and his team on my side! Just listen to his advice and take his advice and you will be okay.

Posted by Sharon | June 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Family Attorney

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.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2015 | Child Custody

Professional & Honest

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.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2015 | Family

Most Upfront Honest Attorney

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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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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