Serving Danville, CA
261 Hartz Ave Danville, CA 94526
About
John Richards
John's 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.
His client reviews and peer endorsements speak for themselves, John Richards exercises fair billing practices, provides competent services, takes control of your complex legal issue, finds justice for you, and delivers results for your peace of mind.
It is all about leveraging the law meshed with the facts to achieve successful results. John 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- 2016.
• 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.
Publications
• Richards Law was featured in the Hacienda Network news. Click here to see the article "Richards Law for Real Estate and Business."
“There’s something about the American spirit that the land you own and live on is very dear to your heart,” the successful attorney explained. “We have cars and houses, but what you decide on for your home is your life investment. It’s a major issue that we all face in our life.”
• In Sumner Hill Homeowners' Assn., Inc. v. Rio Mesa Holdings, LLC, Court Discusses Equitable Easements: Published with the California Real Property Section Court Admissions
Court Admissions:
• California (2007)
• United States District Court, Northern District of California (2007)
• United States District Court, Eastern District of California (2012)
• United States District Court, Southern District of California (2011)
Education:
Juris Doctorate with Honors, Golden Gate University School of Law (2006)
• Certificate of Specialization: Real Estate Law
• S.B.A. President
• Teaching Assistant
• Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity board member
• Asian Pacific American Law Student Association member
• Peer Mentor & 1L S.B.A. Representative
Bachelor of Arts, Denison University: Religion, Philosophy (1992)
• Golf Team; The Denisonian (Columnist)
• Solicitor General
• Residential Assistant
About Richards Law
A Practical Determined Approach To Law
Richards Law is a law firm with years of experience obtaining concrete results for your real estate needs. We take a practical and determined approach to litigation and transactional representation for property owners. Richards Law is based out of Danville, CA representing landowners in just about every district of Northern California with a special emphasis on Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County and San Francisco County. Our lawyers offer a free initial consultation before taking control of your situation to give you the peace of mind that your case is being handled in your best interest.
Leading Toward Solutions
Led by John Richards, Richards Law is available to resolve disputes with ownership, boundaries, easement, title, business disputes, breach of contract, HOA disputes, reformation, rescission, neighbor law, business purchase, business sale, business dissolution, deed of trust, tree controversies, views, broker liability, fraud, and material non-disclosure.
Representing Owners of Real Estate
Richards Law represents landlords concerning property ownership, eviction, unlawful detainer, property insurance claims.
Exacting Transactional Services
Richards Law also offers transactional services: property sales, options to purchase, lease drafting, business leasing, and business sale agreements.
Reviews
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When it came to selling a small house we inherited in Pleasant Hill, we felt like we had an expert totally on our side in John Richards. As a lawyer, he had knowledge and experience in the areas of real estate and real estate law, but more importantly, he listened to what we wanted, and pointed out our choices based on what we wanted, every step of the way. He worked for a low flat fee, payable when/if the house sold. In our case, there were no frills, like staging, facelift, and landscaping. This was perfect for our damaged-by-tenant property. He did his homework, which included assessing the market in the surrounding neighborhood, and the unique selling points of our property within that neighborhood. He handled minor issues like making sure all light fixtures had bulbs and that current smoke detectors were installed, per law. These little things took a big load off our minds. We chose not to go with the very highest offer, as the second-highest was from a couple who intended to live in the house and fix it up rather than flip it. Still, the house sold for significantly more than the asking price, and closed escrow within a month of signing the contract with him. We highly recommend his services.- Lloyd Ferris. 1/20/2020![]()
Thank, J.R.! John (J.R.) Richards represented us in dealing with a non-payment of rent tenant in Oakland area. We were happy to repossess our property in less than three months. J.R. had been very responsive since we retained him as our attorney and punctually delivered what he told us at the very beginning. J.R. charged very fairly and is a real professional, compassionate, approachable and practical person to work with. J.R. is the No.1 choice of landlords in need of legal assistance.- W J. 11/29/2019
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