Atty. Richard John Messer

Atty. Richard John Messer

Richard John Messer is a lawyer practicing appeals, business law, construction law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Poway Poway 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard John Messer at a glance

Richard John Messer is a business, construction, and appellate attorney based in Poway, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of West Los Angeles (J.D., 1978) and University of Washington (B.S., 1973). Active member of San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of California Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Poway, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard John Messer is a lawyer practicing appeals, business law, construction law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Richard practices in Poway, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard John Messer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard John Messer 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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Construction Law

Richard John Messer is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Richard John Messer is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Poway 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 Messer

Where is Richard John Messer's law office located?
Richard John Messer's law practice is located in Poway, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard John Messer handle?
Richard John Messer focuses on business, construction, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard John Messer practiced law?
Richard John Messer has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Richard John Messer go to law school?
Richard John Messer earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Richard John Messer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of West Los Angeles
- 1978
B.S.
University of Washington
- 1973

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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