Atty. John Secrest Richards

Atty. John Secrest Richards

John Secrest Richards is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, insurance law and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1992, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Danville Danville 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About John Secrest Richards at a glance

John Secrest Richards is a Member based in Danville, California, practicing at Richards Law. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, insurance, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Denison University (B.A. Religion, 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Danville, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Secrest Richards is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, insurance law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1992, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • John practices at Richards Law in Danville, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Secrest Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Secrest 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.

John Secrest Richards is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Secrest Richards is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Construction Law

John Secrest Richards is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Secrest Richards is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

John Secrest Richards is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →

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 Danville 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 John Secrest Richards

Where is John Secrest Richards's law office located?
John Secrest Richards's law practice is located in Danville, California. The firm is Richards Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Secrest Richards handle?
John Secrest Richards focuses on business, real estate, construction, insurance, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Secrest Richards practiced law?
John Secrest Richards has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John Secrest Richards go to law school?
John Secrest Richards earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Religion, 1992).
How can I contact John Secrest Richards for a consultation?
You can contact John Secrest Richards directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Secrest Richards received?
John Secrest Richards's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 2006
B.A. Religion
Denison University
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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