Atty. Benson David Richards

Atty. Benson David Richards

Benson David Richards is a lawyer practicing corporate, business. Benson received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 2014, and has been licensed for 9 years.

Redwood City Redwood City 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Benson David Richards at a glance

Benson David Richards is an Associate based in Redwood City, California, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in California (2017) and Utah (2022). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2017) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Finance, 2014). Serands clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Benson David Richards is a lawyer practicing corporate, business
  • Benson received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 2014, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • Benson practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in Redwood City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Benson David Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benson David Richards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Redwood City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benson David Richards

Where is Benson David Richards's law office located?
Benson David Richards's law practice is located in Redwood City, California. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benson David Richards handle?
Benson David Richards focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Benson David Richards practiced law?
Benson David Richards has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Benson David Richards go to law school?
Benson David Richards earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.S. Finance, 2014).
How can I contact Benson David Richards for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2017
B.S. Finance
Brigham Young University
- 2014

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2017
Utah
Admitted: 2022

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