Atty. Rick Edwards
Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award. Author: "Professional Incorporation Can Be a Blessing--But it is not Heaven," Orthopedics, March, 1980; "Tax Shelters Help Build Physicians Spendable Income," Orthopedics Today, July-August, 1981.
Litigation Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 54+ Years Experience
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About Rick Edwards at a Glance
Rick Edwards is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Rick Edwards Inc. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1972) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1973). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1972) and Stanford University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Century City and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Rick Edwards
Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award
Author
- "Professional Incorporation Can Be a Blessing--But it is not Heaven," Orthopedics, March, 1980
- "Tax Shelters Help Build Physicians Spendable Income," Orthopedics Today, July-August, 1981
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Rick Edwards's Areas of Legal Practice
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Rick Edwards
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Rick Edwards's practice in the field of litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Rick Edwards brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Rick Edwards can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Rick Edwards's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Rick Edwards attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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