Atty. Richard William Abbey

Atty. Richard William Abbey

Richard William Abbey is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, corporate and finance litigation, commercial and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Santa Rosa Santa Rosa 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard William Abbey at a glance

Richard William Abbey is a Retired Partner based in Santa Rosa, California, practicing at Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1974), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1974). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1972) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sonoma County Bar Association (President, 1981-1982) State Bar of California (Member, Business and Real Estate Sections) American Bar Association. Serands clients in Santa Rosa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard William Abbey is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, corporate and finance litigation, commercial and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Richard practices at Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery, P.C. in Santa Rosa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard William Abbey's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Richard William Abbey is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

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

Richard William Abbey is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Santa Rosa 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 William Abbey

Where is Richard William Abbey's law office located?
Richard William Abbey's law practice is located in Santa Rosa, California. The firm is Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard William Abbey handle?
Richard William Abbey focuses on formation, employment, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard William Abbey practiced law?
Richard William Abbey has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Richard William Abbey go to law school?
Richard William Abbey earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact Richard William Abbey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard William Abbey received?
Richard William Abbey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1972
B.S.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1974

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