About Richard Gaines

Richard Gaines Heston is a companion at Heston & Heston, positioned in Irvine, California. He used to be admitted to the State Bar of California on December 2, 1979, and currently holds a lively license standing. His practice is primarily focused on consumer insolvency regulation and household regulation, areas in which he is certified as an expert by the American Board of Certification and the State Bar of California.

Heston earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine in 1972. He later obtained his law degree from Southwestern Law School in 1979. His educational background has supplied him with a solid basis for his professional legal career, allowing him to grow expertise in his selected practice areas.

In his legal practice, Heston handles a number of stages of litigation, which includes proceedings, negotiations, and trials. His in depth experience in shopper insolvency and household regulation has equipped him with the abilities important to navigate complex legal matters successfully. He is acknowledged for his proficiency in these regions, that are critical for his clients' needs.

Throughout his career, Heston has been involved in several expert associations, which includes the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He served at the Board of Directors for the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum from 1998 to 2004 and was additionally a member of the Bankruptcy Advisory Commission for the State Bar of California. His contributions to the legal community mirror his commitment to the sector and his commitment to serving his clients.

Education

Southwestern Law School

J.D (1979) | Law

1976

University of California - Irvine

B.A | Social Ecology

1972

Experience

Partner

Heston & Heston, Lawyers at Law
1981

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California State Courts State Trial Court
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

consumer bankruptcy law family law

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

Consumer Bankruptcy Law

American Board of Certification

Family Law

California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization

Professional Associations

Orange County Bankruptcy Forum

has membership, Board of Directors 1998-2004 1985 - Current

National Association of Consumer Banruptcy Lawyers

has membership 1985 - Current

Orange County Bar Association

has membership, Client Relations and Fee Arbitration Committee 1980 - Current

American Board of Certification

has membership, Board of Directors 1998-2001 1995 - 2001

Bankruptcy Advisory Commission, State Bar of California

has membership, Chair 1993 - 1997

Office Locations

Main Office

 19700 Fairchild Road Suite 280 Irvine CA 92612

Office 2

 4192 Brockton Avenue Suite 100 Riverside CA 92501