Richard B. Gullen

Richard B. Gullen

also known as Rick Gullen

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 36 years

Real estate Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements

1960 The Alameda Suite 200, San Jose, CA

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Real Estate 60%

Litigation of all commercial and residential real estate disputes including between buyers, sellers, brokers, lenders, borrowers, landlords, tenants, developers, partners, contractors, neighbors, escrow companies, and title insurance companies.

37 years | 400 cases

60%
Contracts and Agreements 40%

Negotiating and drafting real estate and business agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, assignments, option agreements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, security agreements, subordinations, easements, CC&Rs, development agreements, operating agreements and partnership agreements.

37 years | 275 cases

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

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Location

Rossi, Hamerslough, Reischl & Chuck Leaders in real estate and busines law.

1960 The Alameda Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95126

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Richard B. Gullen's Reviews

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shannon | August 19, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

Client Testimonial

I have been a Client and have worked with Rick Gullen for a period of two years, so far. I am very pleased with the results that I have seen thusfar. I have no need to seek "counsel" with any other law firm because I personally believe that I have retained the best attorney within the Silicon Valle...y area. He has helped me achieve payment in multiple cases and his win-loss ratio is at a 100% win status. How many lawyers have that ratio? I know that I actually asked that question upon out first meeting. Because Mr. Gullen was so professional and never lets "the cart go before the horse" he managed my expectations from the onset. He continues to do so today (not that he needs to because he always wins!). He is always professional and timely with all of his responses. I have never asked him a question that he didn't have the appropriate answer for. In my opinion, he is an EXPERT in contract law. I also believe that the working relationship is very successful because we are of similar personality types. He is a BULLDOG! Once he "takes a bite he doesn't let go". We are the same in this capacity and this is exactly what is needed in my industry, on many occasions, which is Construction. It is a very trying industry and people are always trying "to take a bit out of the Little Guy". Rick never lets this happen. He doesn't like to see people taken advantage of. You could easily describe Rick's potential and viability with one line .... As they say in the War movie G.I. Jane, at the end of the movie, "O'Neil I'd go to war with you any day!" and I totally would and do, on a regular basis, with Rick. I completely feel this way about Mr. Gullen. You require a certain level of Bulldog and Grit that are required to make people PAY for the wrongs that they have committed against others. If you hire Rick you WILL BE protected! You will be served with the utmost professionalism. You will be happy with the continuous results that you would achieve by having hired him. I know I sure am. He is worth every penny spent! I am grateful to be able to continue working together.

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2012 | Real Estate

Exceptional attorney experience

I hired Mr.Gullen to help me with a real estate transaction gone wrong. When everything else failed and my realtor bailed on me, I was left with no option but to look for a lawyer. I was trying to find a real estate specializing firm and lucked out in finding Mr.Gullen. From the very outset, ...Mr.Gullen had a laser focus on what my primary goal was (to get the house). He came upto speed very quickly on the case and was exceptional in his communications with the rival party. He was a tremendous advocate on my behalf and managed to clinch the deal. He always kept all parties in the loop and was accessible over the phone anytime. This forms the basis of my exceptional rating for his abilities. This was my first time with an attorney. We all have heard things about how expensive lawyers can get and how they have a propensity to drag the litigation on and on, thereby running up the bills for their clients. A huge part of why I rate him so highly has been his integrity in this regard. He was always sensitive to my goals and the costs associated. He was forthright in discouraging me from taking up some choices due to the low return on investment. For me this was his biggest strength as it took away a lot of anxiety from my end. In terms of his personality, he is very friendly and we have had multiple interactions where I ended a conversation with a smile on my lips. This is an invaluable trait to have when we are dealing with high stake litigations. All in all, I would not really prefer to be engaged in a legal battle as its bad for my nerves. But if I had no choice, there would be no-one else but Mr.Gullen that I would prefer on my side.

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Richard B. Gullen's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Hoffman

Real estate lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Rich on "both sides" of the many cases we have had together over the years. He is knowledgeable, prepared and ethical."

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Damian Castaneda

Litigation lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I know the quality of Mr. Gullen's work because he was the opposing counsel in a case I recently had. Five qualities stood out: (1) he is very knowledgeable; (2) He's an excellent negotiator; (3) he's persistent; and (4) he is very professional. I have litigated against many lawyers and law firms in my 13-year career. I know who the good ones are. He's been a lawyer for 24 years. He knows what he is doing. I respect Mr. Gullen greatly. And I am sure others do as well. If you hire him, you are hiring an experienced litigator backed by a premier law firm."

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David Sylva

Real estate lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is honest, hard working, practical, knowledgeable and a credit to the legal profession. If I ever need a lawyer it is my intention to retain Rick."

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William Healy

Real estate lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As an attorney in the community I have seen and experienced Rick's use his background, training, and experience to help clients avoid potential problems and resolve existing problems all while keeping his client's interest at the forefront. Rick is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, works diligently towards the best interests of his clients, and serves his clients well. I confidently endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Top 100 Attorneys in Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine

2006

Top 100 Attorneys in Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine

2005

Top 100 Attorneys in Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine

2004

Top 100 Attorneys of Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine

2003

Top 100 Attorneys in Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine

2002

Top 100 Attorneys in Silicon Valley, San Jose Magazine

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Shareholder, Rossi, Hamerslough, Reischl & Chuck

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Van Buren Estates Lenders, LLC v. Van Buren Estates Partners, L.P., et. al., (2013)

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Education

1989

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of the Pacific

B.M.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Intero Sales Meetings

Multiple Offer Issues

2014

RE 360 Radio Show

Top 5 Disclosure Issues for Sellers

2014

RE 360 Radio Show

Top 5 Contract Issues for Buyers

2014

Intero Bay Area Office Meetings

Saffie Case: Liability of Listing Agents for MLS Comments

2014

Intero Bay Area Office Meetings

Unlicensed Contractors: Friend or Foe?

2014

Intero Bay Area Meetings

Deposit Disputes and Liquidated Damages

2013

Intero Bay Area Office Meetings

Multiple Offers: Are You In Contract or Not?

2013

Intero Bay Area Office Meetings

Late Acceptance

2012

Kapowich on Real Estate Radio Show

Title Issues Arising from Buying Properties in Foreclosure

2011

Annual Intero Real Estate Update Seminar

Updates to the CAR Form Purchase and Sale Agreement

2010

Kapowich on Real Estate Television Show

Foreclosures and Short Sales

2007

De Anza College Real Estate Course

Top Ten Mistakes Made by Buyers and Sellers

Publications

2014

Facebook Interference With Secondary Easements

2014

Facebook New Land Use Laws

2014

Facebook Below Market Rate Purchase Options Are Exactions

2013

Facebook Landlords Are Vulnerable to Prescriptive Easement Claims

2013

Facebook New Laws Protecting Tenants After a Foreclosure

2013

Facebook Disclosing Pending Notice of Default to Prospective Tenants

2006

Bay Area Lawyers Dealing With Property Owners in Default

Languages

English

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