Richard B. Gullen

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Richard B. Gullen: Attorney with Rossi, Hamerslough, Reischl & Chuck A Professional Law Corporation
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Biography

For over 30 years, Rick has delivered optimal cost-efficient solutions for his real estate and business clients, whether through negotiating and drafting complex transactions or litigating contentious disputes. Rick has handled a wide variety of matters for a broad spectrum of clients including investors, developers, builders, contractors, homeowners, brokers, lenders, borrowers, landlords, tenants, debtors, creditors, and title companies. Over his career, Rick has successfully tried dozens of real estate and business disputes involving millions of dollars in damages.

Rick represents clients in commercial transactions through the acquisition, due diligence, management, sale, and exchange stages of investment properties and businesses. This includes forming entities, negotiating and drafting purchase agreements, development agreements, partnership agreements, CC&Rs, easements, leases, options, assignments, non-competition agreements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, security agreements, and subordination agreements.

In 2013, Rick was appointed to the Planning Commission for the City of Gilroy, and elected Chairman in 2015. As Chairman of the Planning Commission, Rick has specialized knowledge and experience regarding the process of obtaining development and land use entitlements, including tentative maps, building site approvals, zone changes, conditional use permits, certificates of compliance, and variances.

Since 2002, San Jose Magazine consistently recognized Rick as one of Silicon Valley’s Top Attorneys. Rick has taught real estate courses at DeAnza College and is a regular guest speaker at real estate firms, and on local television and real estate radio shows.
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Real Estate
  • Business Law
  • Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of the Pacific, B.M., 1985
Law School Attended:
Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, California; 1989, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Memberships:
Santa Clara County and American Bar Associations.
Reported Cases:
EPA Real Estate Partnership v. Kang (1992) 12 Cal. App. 4th 171.
ISLN:
900619302

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Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (10 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.2/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.2/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/04/13 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/31/13 in Real Estate

    Mr. Gullen, as I said in connection with some other attorneys whom I have reviewed, is an attorneys attorney. He is smart and has a sincere desire to further his clients interests. He is a reasonable lawyer who is more than willing to settle a case... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 10/23/13 in Litigation

    Mr. Gullen has represented my Company, I have opposed Mr. Gullen in some cases and I have acted as a Mediator for Mr. Gullen to help him settle some of his cases. He is an excellent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 10/23/13 in Real Estate Litigation

    Rick is an outstanding advocate for his clients and an example of professionalism amongst his peers. A top notch litigator to have on your side.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/23/13 in Real Estate Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/29/13 in Real Estate Litigation

    An excellent and ethical attorney and an all-around good guy. I refer matters to him with confidence that he will do a great job.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/23/13 in Real Estate

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/23/13 in Real Estate

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  • 3.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/11/11 in Real Estate Litigation

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  • 1.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/28/13 in Real Estate Litigation

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