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John Secrest Richards
also known as J.R. Richards, John Richards
About John
Biography
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
3
Practice Areas
Real Estate
50%
19 years | 200 cases
Business
30%
19 years | 100 cases
Landlord or Tenant
20%
19 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Contingency
5%-10%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Richards Law
261 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA, 94526
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John Secrest Richards's Reviews
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"J.R. is an active and well-connected attorney in the East Bay."
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Experience
Honors
2016
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
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Richards Law
2007 - 2011
Associate, Bardellini, Straw & Cavin, LLP
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Mortgage Rescue Disaster
$800,000.00 +
Constructive Trust
Title to Home or just compensation
Loan Dispute Victory
$377,000.00 collected.
Education
2006
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Denison University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2014
Hacienda Network
Richards Law For Real Estate and Business
2013
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
2012
California Bar Real Property Law: E-Bulletin
Case Alert: In Sumner Hill Homeowners' Assn., Inc. v. Rio Mesa Holdings, LLC, Court Discusses Equitable Easements
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
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
Q&A
Can a neighbor partially obstruct an easement?
15 Jun 2016
Q&A
What is the legal address versus the actual property address? The LAHD property activity report
22 Dec 2014