Atty. Gerald Thomas Richards
Gerald Thomas Richards is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, elder law and 1 other area of law. Gerald received a B.S. degree from Lafayette College, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Gerald Thomas Richards is a trusts, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in Hercules, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1976) and Lafayette College B.S. Purdue University M.S. (—). Serands clients in Hercules, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald Thomas Richards is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, elder law and 1 other area of law
- Gerald received a B.S. degree from Lafayette College, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Gerald practices in Hercules, CA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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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 Hercules 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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