Areas of Expertise

As a trial lawyer, Richard Hart applies his litigation and dispute skills on a wide range of matters, from complex business to serious personal injury claims. Difficult cases require the skill of expert attorneys; disputes that could result in court need review from the Hart Team to determine the best strategies for the client’s legal option.

 

• Licensed and continuously practicing since 1973 (North Carolina, 1973-1977; District of Columbia,

   1977-1981; Oregon, 1981-1985; and California 1973 - present)

• AV rated by Martindale Hubbell

• Civil trial and litigation specialist

• Admitted to practice before the Central and Eastern United States District Courts

  (California), the United States Court of Federal Claims, the United States Court of

  Appeals for the Ninth and Fourth Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court

• Fifteen (15) years experience as Pro Tem Judge in Sacramento Superior Court

• Extensive experience in the preparation and trial of civil litigation claims including, but

  not limited to, tort, international trade, eminent domain, insurance coverage, general

  business, and other matters

 

Dedicated to Civil Law

After assessment of the case, Richard Hart will take the time to advise clients about options for a negotiated settlement, implement dispute resolution techniques as mediation or arbitration, and present all of the practical considerations to better equip the client in the decision making process to solve specific problems.

 

Civil litigation cases include:

• Business litigation

• Breach of contract actions

• Large non-contingency commercial collections

• Business or consumer insurance coverage questions

• Real estate litigation

• Employment litigation

• Claims arising out of non-compete agreements or confidentiality commitments

• Probate litigation

 

Richard Hart’s civil litigation practice primarily focuses on the concerns of businesses and individuals in California. He is able to represent the interests of clients in some State and most Federal courts. Richard Hart has a record of achievement with never loosing a trial verdict that spans over 38 years of expertise.

 

State and Federal Court

Martindale-Hubbell consistently rates Richard Hart among the highest by peers. Richard is a local California attorney with a national reputation, as high profile cases have put his firm on the list as one of the most prestigious legal teams representative of complex litigation issues.