Atty. Richard Frederick Illgen

Atty. Richard Frederick Illgen

Richard Frederick Illgen is a lawyer practicing real estate, products liability, land use law and 6 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Frederick Illgen at a glance

Richard Frederick Illgen is an Attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, tax, zoning, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1986) and Alaska (1988). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1986) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Frederick Illgen is a lawyer practicing real estate, products liability, land use law and 6 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Richard practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Frederick Illgen's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Real Estate Law

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

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Land Use & Zoning

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

Product Liability

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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 Berkeley 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 Frederick Illgen

Where is Richard Frederick Illgen's law office located?
Richard Frederick Illgen's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Frederick Illgen handle?
Richard Frederick Illgen focuses on personal injury, real estate, tax, zoning, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Frederick Illgen practiced law?
Richard Frederick Illgen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Richard Frederick Illgen go to law school?
Richard Frederick Illgen earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Richard Frederick Illgen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1986
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
Alaska
Admitted: 1988

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