Atty. Mary Dee Samn Rickards

Atty. Mary Dee Samn Rickards

Mary Dee Samn Rickards is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, administrative law, civil litigation and 1 other area of law. Mary received a B.A. degree from California State University, Sacramento in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Mary Dee Samn Rickards at a glance

Mary Dee Samn Rickards is a Member based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Rickards, Karalash & Lucas LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1987). Educated at University of Northern California School of Law (J.D., 1985) and California State University, Sacramento (B.A., 1981). Active member of Sacramento County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California California Applicant's Attorneys Association California Women Lawyers. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mary Dee Samn Rickards is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, administrative law, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Mary received a B.A. degree from California State University, Sacramento in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Mary practices at Rickards, Karalash & Lucas LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Dee Samn Rickards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Dee Samn Rickards 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.

Mary Dee Samn Rickards is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Mary Dee Samn Rickards is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Mary Dee Samn Rickards

Where is Mary Dee Samn Rickards's law office located?
Mary Dee Samn Rickards's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Rickards, Karalash & Lucas LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Dee Samn Rickards handle?
Mary Dee Samn Rickards focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mary Dee Samn Rickards practiced law?
Mary Dee Samn Rickards has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Mary Dee Samn Rickards go to law school?
Mary Dee Samn Rickards earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Mary Dee Samn Rickards for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Northern California School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
California State University, Sacramento
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1987

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