John Secrest Richards

J.R. Richards' practice focuses on developing long term client relationships representing their interests in both transactional matters and in civil litigation. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants primarily in real estate and business disputes and has successfully litigated cases through dispositive motion, trial and settlement in state and federal courts. J.R. prepares each case to achieve a favorable judgment by trial or before trial, and when in the best interest of the client leverages a favorable settlement. Community Involvement: * Coach/Manager for Pre-K/K softball team the Purple Puppies 2016. * Coach/Manager for the Danville Seadogs T-Ball team 2015. Great Team. So proud of our players! * Technical director for VGTV a television show run by the student body leaders of Vista Grande Elementary School. 2014- Present. * Served as the chairman of the Alameda County Bar Association Real Estate Executive committee. * Volunteer Landlord/Tenant Attorney with the Alameda County VSLC. On a monthly basis, J.R. assists low income landlords concerning problematic situations with tenants. * Lawyer Referral Service committee: Helped evaluate applicants for the Alameda County Bar Association referral panels.

Golden Gate University School of Law

J.D. (2006) | Real Estate

2003 - 2006

Honors: Graduated with Honors, Real Estate Certificate of Specialization with honors.

Activities: Student Body President and representative, tutor for numerous renowned professors including Roger Bernhardt and the Honorable Maria Elena James.

Denison University

B.A. (1992) | Religion, Philosophy

1988 - 1992

Activities: Denison Recycling Program, Golf Team, Solicitor General

Partner

Richards Law

2011 - Current

Associate

Bardellini, Straw, Cavin & Bupp, LLP

2007 - 2011

Certificate of Specialization: Real Estate

Golden Gate University School of Law

Witkin Awards

Witkin

2004

One various best student awards, most notably in contracts.

CALI Award

CALI

2004

Won various best student runner-up awards, most notably in legal writing.

Contra Costa Bar Association

Member

2015 - Current

Alameda County Bar Association

Member and Former Chairman of Real Estate Executive Committee

2012 - Current

California State Bar  # 249073

Member

2007 - Current

California

Since 2007

Federal Circuit

Since 2007

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• Contingent Fees
  It just depends on the case and how best to serve the client. It is possible that a contingency does not serve the client's best interest.