Atty. Richard Roisman

Atty. Richard Roisman

Richard Roisman is a lawyer practicing commercial law, banking law, bankruptcy law and 6 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1966, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Oakland Oakland 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Roisman at a glance

Richard Roisman is a contracts, business, bankruptcy, securities, and creditor rights attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978). Educated at University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1978) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Roisman is a lawyer practicing commercial law, banking law, bankruptcy law and 6 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1966, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Richard practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Roisman's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Richard Roisman is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard Roisman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Richard Roisman is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Securities Law

Richard Roisman is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in California →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Richard Roisman is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Oakland 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 Roisman

Where is Richard Roisman's law office located?
Richard Roisman's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Roisman handle?
Richard Roisman focuses on contracts, business, bankruptcy, securities, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Roisman practiced law?
Richard Roisman has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Richard Roisman go to law school?
Richard Roisman earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Richard Roisman for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Roisman 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 Roisman received?
Richard Roisman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1978
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978

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