Atty. Michael John Richter

Atty. Michael John Richter

Michael John Richter is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, brain injury and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Santa Clara Santa Clara 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael John Richter at a glance

Michael John Richter is a Member based in Santa Clara, California, practicing at Law Offices of Michael J. Richter. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, tbi/sci, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at University of Santa Clara School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. Modern, 1977). Active member of Santa Clara and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California. Serands clients in Santa Clara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael John Richter is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, brain injury and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Michael practices at Law Offices of Michael J. Richter in Santa Clara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Richter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Richter 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.

Michael John Richter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

Michael John Richter is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Michael John Richter is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael John Richter is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Santa Clara 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 John Richter

Where is Michael John Richter's law office located?
Michael John Richter's law practice is located in Santa Clara, California. The firm is Law Offices of Michael J. Richter. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Richter handle?
Michael John Richter focuses on personal injury, workers comp, tbi/sci, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael John Richter practiced law?
Michael John Richter has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Michael John Richter go to law school?
Michael John Richter earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Modern, 1977).
How can I contact Michael John Richter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Santa Clara School of Law
- 1982
B.A. Modern
University of Notre Dame
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982

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