Joseph Richardson

Joseph L. Richardson leads the Racial & Economic Justice practice at McCune Law Group. This practice group is designed to be a voice for the community; it is intentionally and uniquely positioned to bring actions against entities and institutions whose policies disproportionately harm people of color in the workplace and the consumer/small business marketplace. The group encompasses areas including employment, civil rights, and consumer and small business class actions. Joe graduated from the University of Redlands and Northwestern University School of Law.

In addition to litigation, Mr. Richardson also leads the department in advocacy – partnering with leaders (business, community, political, religious and others), and community institutions including schools and nonprofits to shed light on and combat racial and economic inequality. Mr. Richardson also leads the effort to identify meaningful pro bono opportunities for the attorneys of the firm, whose professional pro bono work will be directed in helping individuals and small businesses that are harmed by racist policies.

Mr. Richardson is admitted to practice before all California courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central, Northern, and Southern District of California. He is peer review rated by Martindale-Hubble and is a member of the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside County Bar Associations, the National Bar Association, Richard T. Fields Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

Mr. Richardson is an adjunct law professor at LaVerne College of Law, teaching Employment Law, California Civil Procedure and Trial Advocacy. Mr. Richardson is a frequent public speaker on legal and ethical responsibility, leadership, civil rights, and today’s fronts in the search for justice. He is also a frequent media contributor, appearing on local and national television and writing on legal issues.

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California

Since 2001

Partner

McCune Law Group

2020 - Current

Joseph Richardson, Esq., a partner at McCune Law Group, leads the Racial and Economic Justice Practice Group, using litigation and advocacy to fight practices that result in racial inequality, particularly in the workplace and in the consumer/small business marketplace. He is also a law school faculty member, and powerful speaker and commentator, regularly contributing his legal insight to the media. He is passionate about justice for his clients and for society at large and seeks through his work to encourage the next generation of community members that will embrace both legal and ethical duty.

Adjunct Professor

LaVerne College of Law

2015 - Current

Teach California Civil Procedure and Trial Advocacy as Adjunct Professor. Use combination of case law from text and actual pleadings, documents and courtroom examples to teach principles surrounding subject matter.

Attorney

Borton Petrini, LLP

2011 - 2020

Work as partner specializing in Tort, Contract and Employment Law. Advise employers on risk management issues, including employee classification, state and federal compliance issues, and policies and procedures from hiring to termination. Draft and negotiate contracts on behalf of business clients, serves as general counsel for several non-profits, and guide churches through legal issues based on the status of their governing documents. Speak to employers on the legal and ethical responsibilities of individuals and companies, as well as sexual harassment training; to student leaders (including greek members and athletes) in college/university environments on legal ramifications of campus conduct; and in community settings on how the law imitates life. Also adjunct law professor.

Univ of Redlands

Undergraduate Degree

Northwestern Univ School of Law

Law Degree

National Bar Association

Member

2020 - Current

Richard T. Fields Bar Association

Member

2016 - Current

American Association for Justice

Member

2005 - Current

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Current

California State Bar  # 212206

Member

2001 - Current

The Redlands Community Spirit, Redlands, CA

January 9, 2024

Office of Student Involvement and Success (SIS)

Speaking to Greeks, RA's and transfer students on the things that make the University of Redlands experience great.

My Journey of Service, Rotary Club of Redlands, Redlands CA

April 6, 2023

Sprains Strains and Fractures; Greeks and the Law, University of South Florida

September 20, 2022

Employment Law 2021-New Laws, Updates, and Related Ramifications, ProLaw CLE, https://prolawcle.com/product/employment-law-2021/

December 2020

Continuing Legal Education Session covering issues include COVID-19, AB-5, Pre-Litigation and Litigation employment issues.

Bridge-Building in the Social Distancing Era, Redlands, CA

May 2020

Virtual Impact Programming-Campuspeak

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to “distance” ourselves from our normal routines, pertaining to work, goals, and people. Being forced to “step back” literally provides the opportunity to “step back” figuratively, evaluate what we do, how we approach our tasks, and deal with people. Participants will take a “fresh look” that will make them more grateful for their opportunities and accomplishments, and learn how to build bridges toward greater cooperation and collaboration.