Atty. J.R. Riddell

Atty. J.R. Riddell

J.R. Riddell is a lawyer practicing entertainment, commercial litigation, counseling and compliance.

Sacramento Sacramento 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (279) 241-0849 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About J.R. Riddell at a glance

J.R. Riddell is a Senior Associate based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2000) and California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District C (2003). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2000) and Florida State University (B.S. Interdisciplinary, 1993). Active member of Sacramento, New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • J.R
  • Riddell is a lawyer practicing entertainment, commercial litigation, counseling and compliance
  • J.R. received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • J.R. practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

J.R. Riddell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J.R. Riddell 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Sacramento 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 J.R. Riddell

Where is J.R. Riddell's law office located?
J.R. Riddell's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J.R. Riddell handle?
J.R. Riddell focuses on business, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has J.R. Riddell practiced law?
J.R. Riddell has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did J.R. Riddell go to law school?
J.R. Riddell earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Interdisciplinary, 1993).
How can I contact J.R. Riddell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2000
B.S. Interdisciplinary
Florida State University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2000
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District C
Admitted: 2003

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