About Richard B.
Richard B. Rudolph is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California in 1992. He holds and maintains an active license status. Mr. Rudolph is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Richard B. Rudolph, located at 20241 SW Birch Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, California, 92660. His practice primarily serves clients in the Southern California region, focusing on estate planning, business law, and employment law matters.
Mr. Rudolph earned his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1991. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at California State University, Long Beach, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance in 1988. He also holds an Associate of Arts degree in Economics from Santa Monica College, completed in 1986.
Mr. Rudolph's practice areas encompass estate planning, including living trusts and wills, business law covering contracts, formation, dissolution, and litigation, and employment law addressing wage and hour disputes, employment contracts, and labor relations. He represents clients through various legal stages, including negotiations, litigation, and appeals, providing comprehensive legal services tailored to individual and business needs.
With over 33 years of experience, Mr. Rudolph has represented clients in multiple courts, including the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He has also appeared before the California State Courts, handling cases at both trial and appellate levels. His extensive experience enables him to navigate complex legal issues effectively.
Mr. Rudolph is an active member of several professional organizations, including the California State Bar Association's Trusts & Estates Section and Labor & Employment Law Section, and the Orange County Bar Association's Business Litigation Section, Employment Law Section, and Trusts & Estates Section. He is also an associate member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States. These affiliations reflect his commitment to staying informed about developments in his practice areas and contributing to the legal community.