Atty. Jacob Avery Richards

Atty. Jacob Avery Richards

Jacob Avery Richards is a lawyer practicing employee benefits and retirement security, labor & employment, discrimination and 1 other area of law. Jacob received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Oakland Oakland 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Jacob Avery Richards at a glance

Jacob Avery Richards is a employment, securities, civil rights, and internet attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at San Francisco State University (B.A., 2007) and University of California at Berkeley School of Law J.D. 2010 Order of the Coif (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jacob Avery Richards is a lawyer practicing employee benefits and retirement security, labor & employment, discrimination and 1 other area of law
  • Jacob received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Jacob practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jacob Avery Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Securities Law

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Internet & Cyber Law

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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 Oakland 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 Jacob Avery Richards

Where is Jacob Avery Richards's law office located?
Jacob Avery Richards's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jacob Avery Richards handle?
Jacob Avery Richards focuses on employment, securities, civil rights, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jacob Avery Richards practiced law?
Jacob Avery Richards has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Jacob Avery Richards go to law school?
Jacob Avery Richards earned their education at (B.A., 2007); (—).
How can I contact Jacob Avery Richards for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
San Francisco State University
- 2007
University of California at Berkeley School of Law J.D. 2010 Order of the Coif
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010

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