Atty. Richard Scott Pearson

Atty. Richard Scott Pearson

Richard Scott Pearson is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, land use and 7 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Redlands in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

San Diego San Diego 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Scott Pearson at a glance

Richard Scott Pearson is a employment, zoning, litigation, and environmental attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 1998) and University of Redlands (B.S., 1995). Active member of Los Angeles County. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Scott Pearson is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, land use and 7 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Redlands in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Richard practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Scott Pearson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard Scott Pearson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

Richard Scott Pearson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Scott Pearson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Richard Scott Pearson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 San Diego 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 Scott Pearson

Where is Richard Scott Pearson's law office located?
Richard Scott Pearson's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Scott Pearson handle?
Richard Scott Pearson focuses on employment, zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Scott Pearson practiced law?
Richard Scott Pearson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Richard Scott Pearson go to law school?
Richard Scott Pearson earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Richard Scott Pearson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1998
B.S.
University of Redlands
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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