Atty. Peter C. Richards

Atty. Peter C. Richards

Peter C. Richards is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, corporate law, taxation and 2 other areas of law.

Woodland Hills Woodland Hills 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (310) 299-8046

Profile Summary

About Peter C. Richards at a glance

Peter C. Richards is a trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and entertainment attorney based in Woodland Hills, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979), New York (1979), and California (1982). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Temple, 1980) and Albright College (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter C. Richards is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, corporate law, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Albright College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Peter practices in Woodland Hills, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter C. Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Peter C. Richards is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Peter C. Richards is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Peter C. Richards is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Peter C. Richards is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Peter C. Richards is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Woodland Hills 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 venue, 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 Peter C. Richards

Where is Peter C. Richards's law office located?
Peter C. Richards's law practice is located in Woodland Hills, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter C. Richards handle?
Peter C. Richards focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter C. Richards practiced law?
Peter C. Richards has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Peter C. Richards go to law school?
Peter C. Richards earned their education at (LL.M. Temple, 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Peter C. Richards for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Temple
New York University
- 1980
B.A.
Albright College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1979
California
Admitted: 1982

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