Atty. Richard E. Gattis

Atty. Richard E. Gattis

Richard E. Gattis is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business planning, real property and 7 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard E. Gattis at a glance

Richard E. Gattis is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Gattis & Kuncz A Professional Corporation. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S.E.E., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations State Bar of California Consumer Lawyers of San Diego. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard E. Gattis is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business planning, real property and 7 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1966, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Richard practices at Gattis & Kuncz A Professional Corporation in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard E. Gattis's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard E. Gattis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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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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 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 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 E. Gattis

Where is Richard E. Gattis's law office located?
Richard E. Gattis's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Gattis & Kuncz A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard E. Gattis handle?
Richard E. Gattis focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard E. Gattis practiced law?
Richard E. Gattis has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Richard E. Gattis go to law school?
Richard E. Gattis earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S.E.E., 1966).
How can I contact Richard E. Gattis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard E. Gattis received?
Richard E. Gattis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1974
B.S.E.E.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1991

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