Richard E Damon

I have been practicing law full time since 1977, and I have maintained a solo practice in Santa Cruz County since 1980. I have a general practice, with emphasis on personal injury cases, aviation accidents, and most other types of accidents. I also help individuals prepare estate plans, and eventually represent the heirs in probate proceedings. If you don't know how to describe your case, please call me, and I will let you know whether I can assist you, or else point you in the right direction.

Stanford University

J.D. (1977) | Law

1976 - 1977

I was a third (final) year law student at Stanford Law School. My J.D. degree was awarded by the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary, where I studied law from 1974 to 1976.

College of William and Mary

J.D. (1977)

1974 - 1976

Columbia University

Ph.D. (1970) | Political Science

1965 - 1970

Owner and attorney

Richard E. Damon, PC

1980 - Current

I opened my own law office in downtown Santa Cruz on January 2, 1980, and have been in continuous practice ever since.

Law Clerk to the Chief Justice

High Court of American Samoa

1978 - 1979

I assisted the Chief Justice with legal research, brief writing, and other matters. I also edited the Samoan Pacific Law Journal reporting on current cases.

Associate attoreny

Lillick, McHose & Charles

1977 - 1978

I was a first year associate at a medium size law firm in San Francisco's financial district. I worked primarily in the maritime law department.

Commercial pilot

FAA

Santa Cruz County Bar Association

member

Current

Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association

member

Current

California State Bar  # 76185

member

1977 - Current

California

Since 1977

• Free Consultation
  I give free one-half hour consultations in cases involving personal injury or products liability.
• Contingent Fees
  If I accept your personal injury case, I normally enter an agreement with you to charge only a contingent fee, meaning that you pay me a percentage of the final settlement amount and reimburse the out of pocket expenses.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  In some cases, in particular estate planning, I charge a flat fee. In other matters, such as probate, I am paid a fee that is set by the court. Feel free to discuss my fees when we first meet.

• Aviation Accidents & pilot certificate actions