Atty. Richard James Bayless

Atty. Richard James Bayless

Richard James Bayless is a lawyer practicing commercial, contracts & agreements, land use & zoning and 6 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard James Bayless at a glance

Richard James Bayless is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Century Law Group Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1993), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1996), and Oregon U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern District of (2010). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D., 1990) and Dartmouth College (B.A. Economics, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard James Bayless is a lawyer practicing commercial, contracts & agreements, land use & zoning and 6 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Richard practices at Century Law Group, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard James Bayless's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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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 Los Angeles 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 James Bayless

Where is Richard James Bayless's law office located?
Richard James Bayless's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Century Law Group Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard James Bayless handle?
Richard James Bayless focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard James Bayless practiced law?
Richard James Bayless has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Richard James Bayless go to law school?
Richard James Bayless earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. Economics, 1984).
How can I contact Richard James Bayless for a consultation?
You can contact Richard James Bayless directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard James Bayless received?
Richard James Bayless's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Lewis & Clark Law School
- 1990
B.A. Economics
Dartmouth College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1996
Oregon U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 2010
Texas
Admitted: 2021

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