Atty. Richard K. Semeta

Atty. Richard K. Semeta

Richard K. Semeta is a lawyer practicing securities, federal and state taxation, business law and 3 other areas of law.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (626) 268-1613 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard K. Semeta at a glance

Richard K. Semeta is a business, real estate, tax, m&a, and securities attorney based in Newport Beach, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984) and California (1987). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio J.D. University of San Diego (LL.M., 1985) and University of Charleston B.S. (—). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard K. Semeta is a lawyer practicing securities, federal and state taxation, business law and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Charleston, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Richard practices in Newport Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard K. Semeta's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard K. Semeta 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

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

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Tax Law

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

Richard K. Semeta is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

Richard K. Semeta is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Newport Beach 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 K. Semeta

Where is Richard K. Semeta's law office located?
Richard K. Semeta's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard K. Semeta handle?
Richard K. Semeta focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard K. Semeta practiced law?
Richard K. Semeta has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Richard K. Semeta go to law school?
Richard K. Semeta earned their education at (LL.M., 1985); (—).
How can I contact Richard K. Semeta for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
St. Mary's University of San Antonio J.D. University of San Diego
- 1985
University of Charleston B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1987

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