Richard A. Harris, Attorney at Law - Fresno, CA
Richard A. Harris, Attorney at Law is a distinguished Fresno family law and estate planning attorney with Wild, Carter and Tipton, offering over five decades of legal experience in high-asset divorce, complex marital property valuation, and probate litigation.
Distinguished Family Law and Estate Planning Advocacy in Fresno
Navigating significant familial disputes, complex financial dissolutions, and generational wealth transfers requires seasoned legal counsel and strategic perspective. Richard A. Harris, practicing with the historic Fresno firm Wild, Carter and Tipton on West Shaw Avenue, brings more than five decades of high-level legal experience to individuals and business owners throughout the Central Valley. Born and raised in Fresno, attorney Harris earned his law degree in 1972 and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation in 1978. His deep background as a former Assistant United States Attorney and legal educator equips him with a sophisticated command of financial accounting, corporate valuation, and aggressive courtroom litigation.
Sophisticated Legal Services in Family Law and Wealth Protection
Complex family disputes often overlap with tax liabilities, corporate holdings, and real estate investments. When you need to find an attorney who understands how to protect personal and business assets during marriage dissolution, Richard A. Harris delivers strategic representation across interrelated legal fields:
- Divorce lawyers and high-asset dissolution: Specializing in complex marital estates, attorney Harris navigates the identification, tracing, and valuation of marital businesses, professional practices, real estate holdings, stock options, and retirement funds. His taxation knowledge ensures clients avoid costly tax consequences during property division.
- Child custody lawyers: Preserving parental rights while prioritizing the childs well-being is vital. The practice structures enforceable physical and legal custody agreements, parenting plans, and post-judgment modifications.
- Child support lawyers and spousal support: Calculating accurate support orders requires thorough financial forensic analysis, particularly for self-employed individuals, corporate executives, and business owners with fluctuating income streams.
- Prenuptial agreement lawyers: Drafting and reviewing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to clarify separate property rights, protect generational family assets, and prevent future courtroom battles.
- Domestic violence restraining orders: Swift legal advocacy for clients seeking protection from abusive situations or responding to protective order petitions during divorce proceedings.
- Estate planning and probate lawyers: Comprehensive wealth protection through wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and representation in contested probate and trust litigation.
- Business litigation and contract lawyers: Representing business entities in contract drafting, partnership dissolutions, and commercial dispute resolution.
Unrivaled Legal Experience and Trial Prowess
What distinguishes Richard A. Harris from typical family practitioners is his dual mastery of family law and federal taxation. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the U.S. Tax Court. Recognized by Super Lawyers and the Central California Trial Lawyers Association, attorney Harris approaches contested disputes with rigorous preparation, negotiation finesse, and decisive trial advocacy.
Clients appreciate his straightforward counsel, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to untangle intricate financial structures. Whether through mediation or contested trial in Fresno County Superior Court, his focus remains on protecting his clients interests and financial future.
Consult with an Experienced Fresno Attorney
When high-stakes divorce, custody disagreements, or complex estate planning issues arise, having experienced legal counsel is essential. If you need to hire an attorney in Fresno, Clovis, or throughout Central California who combines courtroom mastery with sophisticated financial acumen, reach out to the Law Office of Richard A. Harris at Wild, Carter and Tipton today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the active Bullard neighborhood of Fresno, situated directly along the primary Shaw Avenue commercial corridor.
Building Location
The office is located in a single-story professional office building, situated right next to the Second Church of Christ, Scientist and near the Beneficial State Bank.
Parking Details
A private, complimentary surface parking lot wrap-around is available directly at the building for the exclusive use of clients and visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Fresno Area Express Route 09 (Brawley / Walmart); nearest stop is at NW Shaw - Palm.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front lobby entrance facing West Shaw Avenue. The primary offices and reception area are located on the ground floor.