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Richard Knickerbocker
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Biography
I have had a vast range of experience both in the public and private sector. I was formerly Chief of Civil Litigation for the City or Torrance and ultimately became the City Attorney of Santa Monica with experience in Civil Litigation, Advisory functions and deal making, and Criminal Prosecution. When in private practice I had a broad range of experience wining significant trials and appeals. I have an AV (pierless (5.0) rating, which is the highest possible, and am Certified by the State Bar of California in Appellate Advocacy and the Nation Board of Trial Advocates in Civil Trial Advocacy.
Practice Areas
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Sometimes depending on case. Sometimes hybrid, part hourly or flat plus contingency -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Rates for lawyers range from $150/hr to 495/hr
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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- United States
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- 6th Circuit
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- 9th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- United States Tax Court
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Education
- University of Southern California Gould School of Law
- LL.M. | Civil Rights and Employment
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- Univ of California at Los Angeles
- Undergraduate Degree
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- USC Law School
- Law Degree
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Professional Associations
- California State Bar # 35646
- Member
- - Current
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Certifications
- Appellate Law in Los Angeles
- California State Bar
- Civil Trail Advocate
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
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