Lawyer Richard H. Close, graduated from Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania, B.S., Economics, 1966 Boston University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Editor, Boston University Law Review, 1969, is now employed by Gilchrist & Rutter Professional Corporation at 1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 900 Santa Monica, CA 90401.

While being a member of State Bar of California., Richard H. Close is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Richard H. Close as your lawyer, you should consider whether Richard H. Close offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Richard H. Close has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Richard H. Close's office is located at Santa Monica, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Richard H. Close has been admitted in 1969, Massachusetts; 1970, U.S. Tax Court; 1971, California. His or her practice areas include Real Estate; Redevelopment; Manufactured Housing; Land Use; Litigation.

Richard H. Close's college and law school education includes Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania, B.S., Economics, 1966, Boston University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Editor, Boston University Law Review, 1969. Other biographical background includes Editor, Boston University Law Review, 1968-1969. Director, California United Bank, Encino, California, 1982-1996. Commissioner, Los Angeles Local Agency Formation Commission, 1995—. Commissioner, Los Angeles City Redistricting Commission, 2001-2002.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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