Lawyer Richard Tolles, graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1971; M.A., 1973) University of California, Davis, J.S.D., 1977, is now employed by Morris Polich & Purdy LLP at 501 West Broadway, Suite 500 San Diego, CA 92101.

While being a member of San Diego County Bar; State Bar of California; Federal Bar Association., Richard Tolles is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Richard Tolles as your lawyer, you should consider whether Richard Tolles 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 Tolles has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Richard Tolles's office is located at San Diego, 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 Tolles has been admitted in 1977, California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of California. His or her practice areas include Appellate Advocacy.

Richard Tolles's college and law school education includes University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1971; M.A., 1973), University of California, Davis, J.S.D., 1977. Other biographical background includes Mr. Tolles has over 30 years of litigation experience representing clients in trial and appellate courts. He represents federal, state and local law enforcement personnel, as well as other governmental officials, sued for civil rights violations. He helped to pioneer the qualified immunity defense, which is unique to these clients. Mr. Tolles has successfully defended hundreds of officers, compiling an unrivaled record of early dismissals through the aggressive use of pretrial motions. He has successfully defended numerous appeals of trial court victories in these cases as well. Mr. Tolles also has extensive experience litigating medical malpractice cases and has represented physicians and hospitals in suits involving surgery, including neurosurgery and plastic surgery, obstetrics, perinatal care, emergency medicine and medical therapies. He has also handled numerous complex personal injury matters. Mr. Tolles previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of California, where he handled all aspects of litigation. He also served with the United States Department of Justice Civil Division in Washington, D.C., where he supervised the defense of constitutional tort suits against federal officials nationwide.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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