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Atty. Richard Alan Cogan

Atty. Richard Alan Cogan

Richard Alan Cogan is a lawyer practicing real estate, financing, general corporate and 1 other area of law. Richard received a A.B. degree from Wayne State University in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years.

San Rafael San Rafael 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Alan Cogan at a glance

Richard Alan Cogan is a business, real estate, creditor rights, and civil rights attorney based in San Rafael, California. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1965) and California (1969). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1964) and Wayne State University (A.B., 1961). Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Alan Cogan is a lawyer practicing real estate, financing, general corporate and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from Wayne State University in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Richard practices in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Alan Cogan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Alan Cogan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard Alan Cogan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

Richard Alan Cogan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Richard Alan Cogan is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 San Rafael 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 Richard Alan Cogan

Where is Richard Alan Cogan's law office located?
Richard Alan Cogan's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Alan Cogan handle?
Richard Alan Cogan focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Alan Cogan practiced law?
Richard Alan Cogan has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Richard Alan Cogan go to law school?
Richard Alan Cogan earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (A.B., 1961).
How can I contact Richard Alan Cogan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1964
A.B.
Wayne State University
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1965
California
Admitted: 1969

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