Insurance Bad Faith Defense & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA · 12+ Years Experience
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About Richard E. Decker at a Glance
Richard E. Decker is an Associate based in San Diego, California, practicing at McCloskey, Waring, Waisman & Drury LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (2014) and Arizona (2016). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2014) and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo B.S. magna cum laude (—). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E. Decker
- Mr. Decker received his B.S. (2011, Magna Cum Laude) in Construction Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and his J.D. (2014, Cum Laude) from the University of San Diego School of Law
- He is a member of the California State Bar
- In law school, Mr. Decker externed with the Honorable Joan Irion, in the California Court of Appeal, 4th District, Division 1, and the Honorable Marilyn Huff, in the Southern District of California
- Mr. Decker also served as Editor-in-Chief of California Business Practice and had two of his articles published
Practice Areas Explained
Richard E. Decker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Decker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Civil Litigation in San Diego
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in San Diego
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
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 Diego 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 venue, 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.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Diego Choose Richard E. Decker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Richard E. Decker's practice in the field of litigation and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E. Decker brings 12+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Arizona, Richard E. Decker can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and insurance, Richard E. Decker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means Richard E. Decker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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