Atty. Richard Melone Bryan

Atty. Richard Melone Bryan

Richard Melone Bryan is a lawyer practicing family law, estate and probate litigation, business litigation and 12 other areas of law. Richard received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Melone Bryan at a glance

Richard Melone Bryan is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Bryan Hinshaw A Professional Corporation. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1964), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1964), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1964), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (LL.B., 1963) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Melone Bryan is a lawyer practicing family law, estate and probate litigation, business litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Richard practices at Bryan Hinshaw A Professional Corporation in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Melone Bryan's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Probate

Richard Melone Bryan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Richard Melone Bryan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard Melone Bryan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 San Francisco 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 Melone Bryan

Where is Richard Melone Bryan's law office located?
Richard Melone Bryan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Bryan Hinshaw A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Melone Bryan handle?
Richard Melone Bryan focuses on divorce, probate, family law, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Melone Bryan practiced law?
Richard Melone Bryan has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Richard Melone Bryan go to law school?
Richard Melone Bryan earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (A.B., 1960).
How can I contact Richard Melone Bryan for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Melone Bryan 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 Melone Bryan received?
Richard Melone Bryan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1963
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1964
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1964
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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