Atty. Richard Clement Monk

Atty. Richard Clement Monk

Member, University of San Francisco Law Review, 1969-1970. Director, 1983-1989, Chairman of the Board, 1988, Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (805) 618-1358 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard Clement Monk at a glance

Richard Clement Monk is a Retired Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Hollister & Brace A Professional Corporation. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1970) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. Business, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Santa Barbara County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Member, University of San Francisco Law Review, 1969-1970
  • Director, 1983-1989, Chairman of the Board, 1988, Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce
  • Trustee Emeritus, Santa Barbara Foundation

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Clement Monk's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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

Land Use & Zoning

Richard Clement Monk is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard Clement Monk is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Richard Clement Monk is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Richard Clement Monk is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Barbara 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Santa Barbara or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Clement Monk

Where is Richard Clement Monk's law office located?
Richard Clement Monk's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Hollister & Brace A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Clement Monk handle?
Richard Clement Monk focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Clement Monk practiced law?
Richard Clement Monk has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Richard Clement Monk go to law school?
Richard Clement Monk earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A. Business, 1965).
How can I contact Richard Clement Monk for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Clement Monk 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.
What awards or recognition has Richard Clement Monk received?
Richard Clement Monk's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1970
B.A. Business
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.