Atty. Richard Edward Posell

Atty. Richard Edward Posell

Richard Edward Posell is a lawyer practicing entertainment, commercial litigation, entertainment litigation and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 60 yrs experience 60 year
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About Richard Edward Posell at a glance

Richard Edward Posell is a business, real estate, ip, litigation, and adr attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in California (1966) and U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1965) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Edward Posell is a lawyer practicing entertainment, commercial litigation, entertainment litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Richard practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Edward Posell's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard Edward Posell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Richard Edward Posell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Richard Edward Posell is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Monica 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 Edward Posell

Where is Richard Edward Posell's law office located?
Richard Edward Posell's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Edward Posell handle?
Richard Edward Posell focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Edward Posell practiced law?
Richard Edward Posell has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Richard Edward Posell go to law school?
Richard Edward Posell earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact Richard Edward Posell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Edward Posell received?
Richard Edward Posell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1965
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973

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