Richard L. Beckman

Richard L. Beckman, an accomplished real estate attorney and partner at the prestigious law firm of Beckman Feller & Chang P.C., is based in Berkeley, California. With a legal career spanning over 33 years, he provides skilled guidance on a diverse range of issues, including unlawful detainer actions, commercial and residential leases, declaratory relief litigation, wrongful eviction litigation, premises liability analysis and general real estate litigation. His extensive experience and knowledge make him a valuable asset to any real estate matter.

A proud native of Indiana, Mr. Beckman earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1984. He then ventured to Tokyo, Japan, for a year to immerse himself in the language and culture of the country. In 1987, he pursued his legal education at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he became a member and note editor of the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review. 

Mr. Beckman boasts an extensive career marked by numerous bench and jury trials across the Bay Area. His familiarity with local courts and judges is noteworthy. Though focusing on real estate litigation, he is adept at devising pretrial resolutions for complex cases at his firm. He represents clients in a wide array of real estate-related disputes, ranging from the partition of co-ownership interests to agency and broker liability, purchase contract disputes, and trust deed and foreclosure issues.

First admitted to practice in the state courts of California, Mr. Beckman is also authorized to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. He holds memberships in the American Bar Association, the Japan Society, the Asia Society, The Bar Association of San Francisco and The State Bar of California – Litigation and Real Estate Section.

As a distinguished speaker, Mr. Beckman provides continuing legal education and industry seminars with updates in the areas of real estate and landlord tenant issues. His training and experience in mediation has led him to serve as a private mediator. Additionally, he has served as a judge pro tem for the San Francisco and Marin County Superior Courts. He is also a proficient writer who contributes a monthly article to the esteemed American Apartment Owners Association magazine.

Mr. Beckman's professionalism and commitment to excellent client services have earned him accolades from various forums. He has also received numerous five-star reviews and endorsements.