LawyersListed — verified attorney directoryLawyers Listed
Richard Charles Greenberg
Unclaimed · Is this you?

Richard Charles Greenberg, Appellate Attorney in Torrance, California

Over 60 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and Employment · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

PartneratKaufman Dolowich LLP

Torrance, CA

Practicing appellate in Torrance since 1966.

60+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
6
Bar admissions

Practices in

AppellateBusinessEmploymentEstate LitigationGeneralLitigation+1 more →

Are you Richard Charles Greenberg?

This profile was built from public bar records and is still unclaimed. Claim it free to control your photo, bio, and fees — and get client inquiries sent straight to you.

Claim this profile — free

Quick answer

Richard Charles Greenberg is a partner based in Torrance, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Employment. Richard has over 60 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Torrance, CA
Experience
over 60 years
Known for
Appellate · Business · Employment
  • Handles Appellate, Business, and Employment matters from Torrance, CA.
  • Over 60 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Richard Charles Greenberg: Richard Charles Greenberg is a partner based in Torrance, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Employment. Richard has over 60 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Richard Charles Greenberg

Richard concentrates on appellate, business, employment, estate litigation, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Torrance, California

Richard takes appellate matters in Torrance, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Torrance, California

Richard takes business matters in Torrance, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Torrance, California

Richard takes employment matters in Torrance, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Estate Litigation cases in Torrance, California

Richard takes estate litigation matters in Torrance, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

General cases in Torrance, California

Richard takes general matters in Torrance, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Richard Charles Greenberg — Over 60 years of California appellate experience

Richard Charles Greenberg is a partner based in Torrance, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Employment. Richard has over 60 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Richard C. Greenberg is an AV-rated attorney focusing his practice on real estate and commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in transactional real estate law including purchases, sales, financing and leasing of real property, corporate governance, private offerings, acquisitions, and mergers. He represents private and public sector clients in state and federal courts for complex business, real estate and construction dispute matters.

Mr. Greenberg also represents clients as general counsel, providing advice on corporate governance and across a broad range of legal business concerns. Mr. Greenberg also represents private and public clients in select litigation matters in state and federal courts, including complex business, real estate and construction disputes, both at the trial level, and on appeal. Mr. Greenberg has also served as a mediator and arbitrator, and frequently represents clients in the arbitration, mediation or other informal resolution of business and real estate disputes.

After 40 years of a successful practice Greenberg, Whitcombe, Takeuchi, Gibson & Grayver, LLP joined with Kaufman Dolowich, & Voluck, LLP in 2022, to better serve the needs of the business and real estate industries.

Mr. Greenberg’s in-depth experience enables him to understand clients’ business plans and objectives to provide perspective on the risks and rewards of pending or prospective litigation.

Experience

Selected Significant Matters

Litigation Matters

• Trial counsel for public entity in defense of multi-million dollar claim by contractor for extra work

• Trial counsel for community association in defense of homeowner claim for breach of community association covenants, conditions and restrictions

• Trial counsel for composer for violation of copyright

• Trial counsel for seller of alternative energy product to syndicator in defense of investor claims of security violations and fraud

• Trial counsel for various shopping center developers and owners in a wide variety of actions ranging from tenant disputes to land use, eminent domain and construction defect matters

• Trial counsel for physician group in defense of wrongful discharge claim

• Successful appeal and reversal of dismissal of complaint against vendor of defective building materials

• Successful defense of appeal from dismissal of general contractor’s claim against public agency

• Successful defense of appeal from dismissal of action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction

Transactional Matters

• Representation of marina operator in restructuring of long-term ground lease

• Representation of purchasers of $17,625,000 shopping center

• Representation of owners of shopping center in $8,250,000 refinancing

• Representation of owners of shopping center in $19,250,000 sale of shopping center

• Representation of shopping center client in $46,000,000 refinance

• Representation of client in restructure and purchase of dental group

Awards

• AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Publications

• Midsize Law Firm Consolidation Heats Up, The American Lawyer, 1-11-2022

• New York Expands in LA with Torrance Boutique Merge, Daily Journal, 1-10-22

• NY Litigation Firm Combines With Real Estate Boutique, Adding 8 Lawyers, The Recorder

News

• Midsize Law Firm Consolidation Heats Up, The American Lawyer, 1-11-2022

• New York Expands in LA with Torrance Boutique Merge, Daily Journal, 1-10-22

• NY Litigation Firm Combines With Real Estate Boutique, Adding 8 Lawyers, The Recorder

Working with Richard on a appellate matter

Richard C. Greenberg is an AV-rated attorney focusing his practice on real estate and commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in transactional real estate law including purchases, sales, financing and leasing of real property, corporate governance, private offerings, acquisitions, and mergers. He represents private and public sector clients in state and federal courts for complex…

Clients Richard works with

Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and employment matters in Torrance and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Richard Charles Greenberg's legal education and bar admissions

  • Harvard Law School

    LL.B. Harvard · 1965

  • Colgate University B.A. cum laude

    —

Jurisdictions

Richard's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    1993 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1977 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1973 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Milita

    1967 · ACTIVE

  • California

    1966 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1966 · ACTIVE

Richard studied at LL.B. Harvard in Harvard Law School and — in Colgate University B.A. cum laude.

Law school and academic background

Richard completed LL.B. Harvard in Harvard Law School and — in Colgate University B.A. cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Richard Charles Greenberg

Richard has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Richard's professional memberships and bar associations

  • American Bar Association

    Member, Sections on: Business Law Litigation) State Bar of California (Member, Litigation Section · membership

Locations

Richard Charles Greenberg's office in Torrance

Richard's primary office is at 21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 450, Torrance, CA, 90503. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kaufman Dolowich LLP

21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 450

Torrance, CA 90503

Open in Google Maps

Client feedback

Client reviews of Richard Charles Greenberg — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Richard. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing appellate attorneys in Torrance.

5.0

1 client review

Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once Richard Charles Greenberg claims this profile.

Read all reviews

Hiring guide

How to hire Richard Charles Greenberg — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Richard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Richard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Torrance, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Richard

Richard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Richard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Richard Charles Greenberg

  • How much does it cost to hire Richard for a appellate case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Richard offer a free consultation?

    Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.

  • How long do appellate cases in California typically take?

    Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Richard take my case if I'm outside Torrance?

    Richard is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Richard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Richard?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Richard accepting new appellate clients right now?

    Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Torrance, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Richard handles appellate matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.

More counsel

Other top-rated appellate attorneys in California

If Richard's intake is full or the fit isn't right, these appellate attorneys in Torrance handle similar matters. Every profile below is verified and open to consultations.

Attorney directory

Browse all attorneys

Top practice areas

All practice areas

Lawyers by state

All states

Lawyers by city

More cities