Atty. Richard James Longpre

Atty. Richard James Longpre

Richard James Longpre is a lawyer practicing real estate and business litigation, real estate finance and land use, corporate and general business. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara and Claremont McKenna College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About Richard James Longpre at a glance

Richard James Longpre is a business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Claims Court (1980). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1978) and University of California at Santa Barbara and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard James Longpre is a lawyer practicing real estate and business litigation, real estate finance and land use, corporate and general business
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara and Claremont McKenna College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Richard practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard James Longpre's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard James Longpre 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 James Longpre 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 James Longpre is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

Richard James Longpre is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Barbara 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 Longpre

Where is Richard James Longpre's law office located?
Richard James Longpre's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard James Longpre handle?
Richard James Longpre focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard James Longpre practiced law?
Richard James Longpre has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Richard James Longpre go to law school?
Richard James Longpre earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Richard James Longpre for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1978
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara and Claremont McKenna College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1980

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