Richard Ackerman

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Trials, Writs & Appeals, Civil Rights

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SW Riverside County Bar Association

"Attorney of the Year 2009"

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Board Member-Elect

Riverside County Bar Association

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Practice Areas:

• Unfair Business Practices
• Trial Work (Flat Fee or Daily Fee)
• Writs (CA Courts of Appeal & Ninth Circuit)
• Appeals (Civil & Administrative)
• Civil Rights Litigation (Statewide)

Professional Experience:

1994

Juris Doctorate, Western State Univ. College of Law

1991to 1997 - Law Clerk, Attorney

The Cifarelli Firm

1997-2001 - Principal Attorney

Law Offices of Richard D. Ackerman

2001-2003 - Chief Litigator

United States Justice Foundation

2003 to Present - Litigation Attorney

Rich Ackerman has over 15 years experience as a trial and litigation attorney.  He has worked in the legal field for over 20 years.

Mr. Ackerman handles constitutional matters, complex business trials, general trial work, and civil writs & appeals.  He has tried over 100 cases before judges or arbitrators.  His is known for his cross-examination skills, forensic financial skills, oral argument skill, and ability to analyze and recall minute case details.

Memberships:

• California State Bar
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit)
• U.S. District Court (Ca-Central, Southern, Eastern)
  
• Riverside County Bar Association (Board Member)