J. R. Riddell

Attorney @Delfino Madden Llp

Sacramento, CA, US

J.R. provides corporate and individual clients with practical advice to achieve business objectives and minimize legal risks. He is a seasoned litigator with a proven track record handling high stakes business and employment litigation. Drawing on more than two decades of courtroom experience representing clients as both plaintiffs and defendants, J.R. advises clients regarding the merits of their legal positions and looks for opportunities to resolve disputes short of litigation. When litigation is merited, clients rely on J.R.’s broad experience representing public and private sector clients in all facets of litigation.J.R. frequently advocates for clients in business and partnership disputes, breach of contract actions, employment claims, and wine-related matters. J.R. has represented clients in several high profile cases in California and other venues across the country. The National Law Journal, the Daily Journal, Law360, and Sacramento Magazine have recognized J.R.’s litigation results by conferring on him top plaintiff and defense verdict and lawyer accolades.Before joining Delfino Madden, J.R. practiced law at the international law firm Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe, and gained litigation experience prosecuting cases as a Deputy District Attorney. Additionally, J.R. was an active duty officer in the United States Air Force stationed at The Pentagon and overseas.

Georgetown Law

Juris Doctor, Law

Florida State University

B.S., Sociology, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences