Atty. Richard D Dear

Atty. Richard D Dear

Richard D Dear is a lawyer practicing corporate formation, partnership, partnership dissolutions and 9 other areas of law. Richard received a A.A. degree from Los Angeles City College in 1954, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Pasadena Pasadena 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard D Dear at a glance

Richard D Dear is an Of Counsel based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Hunter Molloy And Salcido Llp. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (1962) and U.S. Supreme Court (1970). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1962) and Los Angeles City College (A.A. University, 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County, Pasadena and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association. Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard D Dear is a lawyer practicing corporate formation, partnership, partnership dissolutions and 9 other areas of law
  • Richard received a A.A. degree from Los Angeles City College in 1954, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Richard practices at Hunter, Molloy & Salcido, LLP in Pasadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D Dear's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Richard D Dear is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

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

Construction 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 Pasadena 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 D Dear

Where is Richard D Dear's law office located?
Richard D Dear's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. The firm is Hunter Molloy And Salcido Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D Dear handle?
Richard D Dear focuses on formation, business, real estate, zoning, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard D Dear practiced law?
Richard D Dear has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Richard D Dear go to law school?
Richard D Dear earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (A.A. University, 1954).
How can I contact Richard D Dear for a consultation?
You can contact Richard D Dear 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 D Dear received?
Richard D Dear's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1962
A.A. University
Los Angeles City College
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1962
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1970

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