Atty. Richard Christopher Ochoa

Atty. Richard Christopher Ochoa

Richard Christopher Ochoa is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction practice team, insurance. Richard received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Christopher Ochoa at a glance

Richard Christopher Ochoa is a Counsel based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Claims (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1987) and DePaul University (B.S., 1982). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Christopher Ochoa is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction practice team, insurance
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Richard practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Christopher Ochoa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Christopher Ochoa 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Santa Monica 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 Christopher Ochoa

Where is Richard Christopher Ochoa's law office located?
Richard Christopher Ochoa's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Christopher Ochoa handle?
Richard Christopher Ochoa focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Christopher Ochoa practiced law?
Richard Christopher Ochoa has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Richard Christopher Ochoa go to law school?
Richard Christopher Ochoa earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Richard Christopher Ochoa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1987
B.S.
DePaul University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Claims
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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