Atty. Michael Danton Richardson

Atty. Michael Danton Richardson

Michael Danton Richardson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, insurance, business litigation and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Pasadena Pasadena 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Danton Richardson at a glance

Michael Danton Richardson is an Associate based in Pasadena, California, practicing at The Soni Law Firm. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1987), Texas (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1988), and California (1989). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1986) and Southeastern Louisiana University (B.A., 1983). Active member of Los Angeles County and Louisiana State Bar Associations State Bar of California State Bar of Texas The District of Columbia Bar American Intellectual Property Law Association California Copyright Conference. Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Danton Richardson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, insurance, business litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices at The Soni Law Firm in Pasadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Danton Richardson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Danton Richardson 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Danton Richardson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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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 Pasadena 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 Michael Danton Richardson

Where is Michael Danton Richardson's law office located?
Michael Danton Richardson's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. The firm is The Soni Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Danton Richardson handle?
Michael Danton Richardson focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Danton Richardson practiced law?
Michael Danton Richardson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael Danton Richardson go to law school?
Michael Danton Richardson earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Michael Danton Richardson for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Danton Richardson 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

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1986
B.A.
Southeastern Louisiana University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1987
Texas
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1988
California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern District
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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