Joseph Richards

The founder of Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C., in Orange, Orange County and Corona, Inland Empire, California, Joseph Richards serves clients across Southern California including Imperial County, Orange County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.His practice areas are focused on:Workers’ CompensationPersonal InjuryWage and Hour DisputesLabor and Employment LawSocial Security Disability InsuranceA certified legal specialist in workers’ compensation law by the State Bar of California, California Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Richards has appeared before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Boards across Southern California. He helps clients with various legal matters ranging from workers' compensation insurance applications to courtroom trials and settlements. Over the course of his legal career, he has also advocated for individuals who have been injured due to negligence, subject to unjust workplace treatment, and denied Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.Earning a double-major in French and Economics from Lake Forest College, in Illinois, Mr. Richards went on to pursue his legal studies at Whittier Law School. While there, he was a UCLA Extension Hagman Scholar. Graduating with a J.D. with Business Law Concentration in 2011, he was licensed to practice in California the same year.With more than a decade of experience in workers’ compensation law and numerous positive reviews from satisfied clients, Mr. Richards holds a 10 out of 10 rating on Avvo. His professionalism and diligence have earned him several peer endorsements on both Avvo and Martindale-Hubbell. He shares his legal knowledge with younger attorneys by speaking at several conferences and seminars and through several works published by the California State Bar and California Lawyers Association.Mr. Richards is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, the State Bar of California and the Orange County Bar Association. He is also active with the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association.