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George  Richardson

George Richardson

  • Divorce, Family Law
  • California
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Biography

George has practiced family law exclusively since 1989. Since 1996, he has been certified by the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Family Law. He promotes the peaceful resolution of the conflicts inherent in divorce, guided by the principle: “Protect your Children; Preserve your Assets”. His practice is limited to consensual dispute resolution. George is rated “A/V (Preeminent)” by Martindale-Hubbell, an independent organization that rates lawyers’ ethical standards and professional ability, based on peer review, for nearly 120 years and rated “Superb” at Avvo.com, an independent service with ratings by both clients and other professionals. Since 2005, he has been identified as a “Super Lawyer” in Northern California by Super Lawyers, an independent service rating lawyers’ professional achievement.

Since the early 1990s, George has had an active mediation and Collaborative Divorce practice. He was one of the first recipients of the prestigious “Eureka Award” given to those who “have made significant contributions and demonstrated an abiding dedication to establishing and sustaining Collaborative Practice in California”. He was a member of the founding Board of Directors of CP Cal and has served as its President, Vice-President, and Secretary.

He is a charter member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and is a former co-chair of its Standards Committee that drafted world-wide ethical and practice standards for practitioners, trainers, and trainings in Collaborative Practice.

Since 1998, he has led over 2,500 hours of workshops, seminars, and training courses in Collaborative Practice to more than 1,500 professionals from North America, Australia, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Middle East.

George graduated with honors from Princeton University and received his JD from Stanford Law School.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support, Prenups & Marital Agreements
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 55013
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Education
Princeton Univ
Undergraduate Degree
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Stanford Law School
Law Degree
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Professional Associations
Collaborative Practice California
Member Advisory Board; Former Member Board of Directors; Former President, Vice-President, and Secretary
- Current
Activities: Founding Board Member;
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Collaborative Practice San Mateo County
Former President & Vice-President
- Current
Activities: Promotes education and information about Collaborative Divorce.
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Collaborative Practice Silicon Valley
Former President & Vice-President
- Current
Activities: Promotes education and information about Collaborative Divorce.
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California State Bar  # 55013
Member
- Current
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Certifications
Specialist in Family Law
California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Law & Mediation Ofc: George B Richardson
(Mail & Packages Only) 3790 El Camino Real, #1122
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Telephone: (650) 324-4801
Monday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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