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also known as J.R. Richards, John Richards
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.
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18 years | 200 cases
18 years | 100 cases
18 years | 200 cases
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Acquired: 2007
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261 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA, 94526
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Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
JR handled the sale of my mother's house upon her passing. He handled a sale between private parties, saving us commissions and we successfully avoided onerous provisions the title company attempted to impose upon us, avoided an arbitration clause and successfully navigated a deal with a stubborn bu...
Posted by Shanif | January 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
JR Richards took on my rental real estate case dealing with a non-paying tenant .. tenant was illusive when it came to rent payments .. tenant began to assume that since his long term vision (and he had no cash) was to purchase the property that he can ignore paying rent .. JR navigated the case beau...
Posted by Duane | February 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
JR helped me resolve a frivolous lawsuit by a person who had no representative. Being from the east coast, I had no knowledge of the laws around a demur. With his expert knowledge and background in financial affairs and real estate, he managed to get us a settlement vs. an expensive demur and possi...
Thank you, Duane. It's good to see that my office is actually following our business model.
Posted by Ingrid | February 24, 2015
I have had JR with Richards Law help my small business for the past two years with several unfortunate lawsuits. I have been pleased with the communication and response time I have been given. There is no price that can be given for the peace of mind and the reduced stress in my life because of my ...
Posted by Rick | July 29, 2014
I couldn't be happy with JR! As a former police officer and as a property manager and businessman, I have worked with dozens of attorneys on both criminal and civil cases. JR is truly top drawer- was obviously well-versed in his area of law, outlined our options and strategies, very personable and u...
Thank you, Rick. We pride ourselves on developing long term relationships with clients like you.
"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."
"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."
"In addition to being affable, John Richards is an excellent real estate attorney. He is very knowledgeable, conscientious and dedicated to his clients."
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Certified Member, Lawyers of Distinction
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Juris Doctorate with Honors, Golden Gate University School of Law
2006
Certificate of Specialization: Real Estate Law, Golden Gate University School of Law
2012 - Present
Partner, Richards Law
2007 - 2011
Associate, Bardellini, Straw & Cavin, LLP
2017 - Present
State Bar of California, Real Property Law SectionExecutive Committee
2017 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Real Estate SectionExecutive Committee
2012 - 2014
Alameda County Bar Association, Real Estate SectionChairman
2012 - 2016
Alameda County Bar AssociationVolunteer Attorney: VLSC
2008 - 2014
Alameda County Bar Association, Real Estate SectionExecutive Committee
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Title to Home or just compensation
$377,000.00 collected.
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JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Legal Answers
Can my stepfather call the police on me for trespassing the home that we all live in because he is mad at me?
15 May 2019
Can a neighbor partially obstruct an easement?
15 Jun 2016
What is the legal address versus the actual property address? The LAHD property activity report
22 Dec 2014