About
Meet Richard Lara
Richard has always been guided by a passion for justice. In his previous career as a college professor and academic, he thought deeply about ethics, political philosophy, and history. These studies allowed him to form a comprehensive understanding of justice and its pivotal role in society.
He first became interested in a legal career while pursuing his Ph.D. in philosophy and epistemology. Richard argued in his doctoral dissertation that the highest use of human reason involves creating laws, in response to changing life conditions, as a means of caring for and cultivating life. He noted that the three modes of human reason—productive, skeptical, and creative—correspond to the three branches of government. His research eventually inspired him to make a career change and attend law school.
Today, Richard pursues his passion for justice by defending his clients’ rights. Richard believes a nation best serves its citizens by diligently protecting their rights. He also believes attorneys play a crucial role in providing such protection. His philosophical training has repeatedly proven to be extremely valuable in his second career, and he is honored to be a part of our nation’s legal profession.
Education
Publications and Speeches
Professional Associations and Organizations
Selected Honors & Awards
Richard and Mary worked tirelessly on my case, and I’m thrilled to share that I finally received the maximum compensation.
– Will Zang
Hands-on approach
Unlike most of the big law firms, our founding attorney will be actively involved in every phase of your personal injury case. Richard Lara is a hands-on personal injury lawyer. He goes out to the crash site to take photos. He personally speaks with witnesses. And if you ever have any questions about your case, Richard is the one you’ll probably talk to.
That amount of personal involvement and attention to detail can—and often does—have a dramatic impact on the outcome of our clients’ cases.
Professional and accessible
Our office isn’t in a Beverly Hills hi-rise or glass tower downtown. Our Alhambra office is conveniently located right where our clients live and work every day.
We serve a diverse community. We can offer legal services in English, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, Vietnamese, and German. If you ever have a question about your case, you can reach us by phone, text, or WeChat and can expect a personal, human response from a member of our office within no more than 1 business day.
Serving our clients and our community
True freedom is only possible when each member of society takes their duty of care to others seriously. Carelessness costs lives, money, and time. It affects all of us. And we must be vigilant.
We know that many injury victims are reluctant to take legal action. But it’s often the only way to get the settlement you deserve. And by taking a stand against carelessness, you’re fighting for more than just yourself. You’re helping to keep all of us safe and free.
Our results
Whether your case is big or small, we’ll fight to get you every dollar you deserve for your medical bills, lost wages, and more.
$120,000
Car on Pedestrian
$4,000,000
Wrongful Death
$1,000,000
Door Dash Collision