Richards Law is proud to announce that J.R. Richards has joined the California Bar Real Property Executive committee!
Richards Law is a law firm with years of experience to obtain concrete results for your real estate needs. We take a practical and determined approach to litigation and transactional representation for property owners. Richards Law is based out of Danville, California representing landowners in just about every district of Northern California with a special emphasis on Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County and San Francisco County. Our lawyers offer a free initial consultation before taking control of your situation to give you the peace of mind that your case is being handled in your best interest.
Led by John Richards, Richards Law is available to resolve disputes with ownership, boundaries, easement, title, business disputes, breach of contract, HOA disputes, reformation, rescission, neighbor law, business purchase, business sale, business dissolution, deed of trust, tree controversies, views, broker liability, fraud, and material non-disclosure.
Richards Law represents landlords concerning property ownership, eviction, unlawful detainer, property insurance claims.
Richards Law also offers transactional services: property sales, options to purchase, lease drafting, business leasing, and business sale agreements.
Practice areas
Advocacy for wide variety of real estate disputes including quiet title, boundaries, tree and view, easements, purchase and sale, real estate fraud, construction, and agent liability.
14 years, 200 cases
Resource for contract drafting, negotiation, breach of contract, and real estate investments.
14 years, 100 cases
No nonsense landlord representation.
14 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
English
Richards Law
261 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA, 94526
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2007 | 02/03/2021 |
Legal answers | 76 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Certified Member | Lawyers of Distinction | 2016 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Juris Doctorate with Honors | Golden Gate University School of Law | 2006 |
Certificate of Specialization: Real Estate Law | Golden Gate University School of Law | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Richards Law | 2012 - Present |
Associate | Bardellini, Straw & Cavin, LLP | 2007 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California, Real Property Law Section | Executive Committee | 2017 - Present |
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Real Estate Section | Executive Committee | 2017 - Present |
Alameda County Bar Association, Real Estate Section | Chairman | 2012 - 2014 |
Alameda County Bar Association | Volunteer Attorney: VLSC | 2012 - 2016 |
Alameda County Bar Association, Real Estate Section | Executive Committee | 2008 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Hacienda Network | Richards Law For Real Estate and Business | 2014 |
East Bay Rental Housing Association | Tenant Early Move-Out | 2013 |
East Bay Rental Housing Association | Tenant With Bad Credit | 2013 |
East Bay Rental Housing Association | Landlord Tenant: Megan's Law and Sex Offender | 2013 |
East Bay Rental Housing Association | Nudity In A Residential Unit | 2013 |
California Bar Real Property Law: E-Bulletin | Case Alert: In Sumner Hill Homeowners' Assn., Inc. v. Rio Mesa Holdings, LLC, Court Discusses Equitable Easements | 2012 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Golden Gate University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Denison University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Mortgage Rescue Disaster | $800,000.00 + |
Constructive Trust | Title to Home or just compensation |
Loan Dispute Victory | $377,000.00 collected. |
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Ruben Sundeen, Real estate Attorney on Aug 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jack Schwartz, Real estate Attorney on Jul 7, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Committed to ethical and aggressive client representation.
Paul Molinaro, Real estate Attorney on Sep 14, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Doland, Real estate Attorney on Aug 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Although new to Avvo, it is clear that Mr. Richards has a lot of practical, valuable experience. His answers are accurate and analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney.
Allison Surowitz, General practice Attorney on Aug 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known John for over a decade, and strongly endorse his services. He is attentive and responsive. John truly looks out for the best interest of his clients.
Karen Neri, Real estate Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
In addition to being affable, John Richards is an excellent real estate attorney. He is very knowledgeable, conscientious and dedicated to his clients.
Matthew Quiring, Real estate Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
J.R. is an active and well-connected attorney in the East Bay.
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