John F. Richey

John F. Richey grew up in his family business and is keenly familiar with the ins-and-outs and ups-and-downs that come with running a business. He also understands the “first in, last out” mentality required to make a business successful. After witnessing the problems caused by poor legal representation and advice to his family’s business, John decided that the best way to help others avoid similar pitfalls was to become a lawyer.

John found time to complete law school, volunteered with the Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office, formed a legal non-profit to assist the elderly with end-of-life legal representation, and became a reserve Sheriff Deputy with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, all while he and his wife raised 4 young children and worked full-time.

He’s currently licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho, the State of California, and their federal districts. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the State Bar of Idaho, the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, and the ABA Forum on Franchising.

He has represented clients in a variety of matters in the United States and internationally, including Spain, France, the Netherlands, throughout South America, Canada, and China. His clients range from global corporations to small mom-and-pop companies with cases ranging from wrongfully terminated employees to administrators in estate planning matters. Helping others is in John’s DNA.

When not assisting clients, John can be found working around his property or spending time outdoors golfing and paddleboarding with his family.

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California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 314565

Since 2016

Idaho

Idaho State Bar

ID Number: 11977

Since 2022

Outside General Council

BEARPAW shoes

2023 - Current

Founding Attorney

Richey law Group PC

2023 - Current

Chief Legal Officer and General Council

BEARPAW shoes

2017 - 2023

Serve as strategic business partner and direct legal initiatives for international and online retail business. Provide advice and counsel on legal matters impacting retail and e-commerce, including legal strategy, litigation and discovery, product liability, real estate, regulatory compliance, employment law, and corporate governance. Balance risk mitigation with business needs and practicality, recommend innovative business solutions, and ensure legal efficiency. Handle global intellectual property and licensing matters; draft, review, and manage contracts. Oversee human resources department, establish corporate policies, and steward compliance. Lead global team of 20 external counsel and 5 direct reports. Liaise and facilitate internal and external communications.

Attorney at Law

Gavrilov & Brooks

2016 - 2023

Negotiated settlements, conducted legal research, analyzed administrative law, and interviewed and prepared witnesses for trial. Formulated bargaining positions and trial strategy for litigation cases. Directed strategic initiatives to produce improvements in delivery of services. Represented clients at court hearings and negotiated pleas and settlement agreements. Appropriately handled sensitive, highly confidential matters with discretion and maintained confidential records in accordance with regulations and confidentiality policies.

President & CEO

The Palliative Legal Foundation

2014 - 2023

The Palliative Legal Foundation is a California non-profit corporation dedicated to coordinating the delivery of Pro Bono legal services to individuals that find themselves diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness. The foundation's poster patient is my own Aunt, who died in her thirties after a battle with cancer; leaving behind 4 small children. Coupling passion for life and legal services to serve others!

Northwestern California University, School of Law

J.D. | Law

2013

State Bar of California  # 314565

Member

Current

Idaho State Bar  # 11977

Attorney-at-law

2022 - Current

Attorney

American Bar Association