Atty. John Theodore Richards

Atty. John Theodore Richards

John Theodore Richards is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, employment law and 1 other area of law. John received a degree from California Western SOL, and has been licensed for 34 years.

San Diego San Diego 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (760) 748-1375 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Theodore Richards at a glance

John Theodore Richards is a personal injury, employment, litigation, and insurance attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at California Western SOL California Western SOL San Diego CA San Diego CA Univ of Michigan Univ of Michigan Ann Arbor MI Ann Arbor MI (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Theodore Richards is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, employment law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a degree from California Western SOL, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Theodore Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Theodore Richards is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

John Theodore Richards is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

John Theodore Richards is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

John Theodore Richards is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 San Diego 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Diego or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Theodore Richards

Where is John Theodore Richards's law office located?
John Theodore Richards's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Theodore Richards handle?
John Theodore Richards focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Theodore Richards practiced law?
John Theodore Richards has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Theodore Richards go to law school?
John Theodore Richards earned their education at (—).
How can I contact John Theodore Richards for a consultation?
You can contact John Theodore 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.

Education

California Western SOL California Western SOL San Diego CA San Diego CA Univ of Michigan Univ of Michigan Ann Arbor MI Ann Arbor MI
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.