Atty. Richard D. Williamson

Atty. Richard D. Williamson

RICHARD D. WILLIAMSON is a partner admitted to the state bars of Nevada and California as well as the U.S.

Reno Reno 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Richard D. Williamson at a glance

Richard D. Williamson is a Partner based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Robertson, Johnson, Miller & Williamson. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, business, real estate, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in Nevada (2006), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (2006), and California (2007). Educated at Washington College of Law (J.D. Journal, 2005) and University of San Diego (B.A. History, 2002). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Nevada State Bar of California Washoe County Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • RICHARD D. WILLIAMSON is a partner admitted to the state bars of Nevada and California as well as the U.S
  • District Court for the District of Nevada
  • Mr. Williamson received his undergraduate degree from the University of San Diego in 2002, where he obtained a B.A. in History
  • He received his J.D. from American University's Washington College of Law in 2005, where he was Managing Editor of the Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law and a member of the Moot Court Honor Society
  • Mr. Williamson has represented clients in numerous jury trials, bench trials, arbitration hearings, mediations, and administrative proceedings
  • Although he regularly represents publicly-traded companies and other large corporations, his clients also include small businesses and individuals
  • He is the author of several published articles on topics such as commercial leasing and civil litigation procedure and has presented educational seminars to groups of other lawyers and to non-legal professionals
  • Mr. Williamson is currently a member of the Washoe County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Western Trial Lawyers Association
  • He also contributes a great deal of his time to volunteer activities
  • His professional commitments include serving on the State Bar of Nevada's Northern Nevada Disciplinary Board, serving as a member of the Editorial Board for the Nevada Lawyer magazine, and holding various leadership positions within the American Bar Association
  • In an effort to serve his community, he also volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada and frequently participates in the Washoe County Law Library's “Lawyer in the Library” program
  • Mr. Williamson has previously served as a member of the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association and the American Inns of Court
  • Mr. Williamson began his career as a law clerk to the Honorable Brent Adams of the Second Judicial District Court for the State of Nevada
  • His practice now focuses on Real Estate Law and Complex Civil Litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D. Williamson's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Contracts

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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.

Richard D. Williamson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Nevada →

Breach of Contract

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reno are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada 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 Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard D. Williamson

Where is Richard D. Williamson's law office located?
Richard D. Williamson's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. The firm is Robertson, Johnson, Miller & Williamson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D. Williamson handle?
Richard D. Williamson focuses on formation, contracts, business, real estate, breach of contract. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Richard D. Williamson practiced law?
Richard D. Williamson has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Richard D. Williamson go to law school?
Richard D. Williamson earned their education at (J.D. Journal, 2005); (B.A. History, 2002).
How can I contact Richard D. Williamson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard D. Williamson received?
Richard D. Williamson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Journal
Washington College of Law
- 2005
B.A. History
University of San Diego
- 2002

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Admitted: 2006
California
Admitted: 2007

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