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Atty. Richard John Grad

Atty. Richard John Grad

Richard John Grad is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, financial services/consumer class actions, antitrust and unfair competition and 6 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

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Profile Summary

About Richard John Grad at a glance

Richard John Grad is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983), District of Columbia (1984), California U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1986). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard John Grad is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, financial services/consumer class actions, antitrust and unfair competition and 6 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Richard practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard John Grad's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard John Grad 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.

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Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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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 John Grad

Where is Richard John Grad's law office located?
Richard John Grad's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard John Grad handle?
Richard John Grad focuses on business, real estate, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard John Grad practiced law?
Richard John Grad has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Richard John Grad go to law school?
Richard John Grad earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Richard John Grad for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1984
California U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern D
Admitted: 2006
Ohio
Admitted: 2015

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