Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Santa Barbara Personal Injury Attorney
The Law Office Of John B Richards has dedicated over 30 years to advocating for victims of serious and catastrophic personal injuries in Santa Barbara and throughout California. Our practice focuses exclusively on personal injury law, with a proven track record of securing record-breaking jury verdicts and settlements in cases involving car accidents, sexual assault, product liability, and premises liability. We limit our caseload to 30 cases at a time to ensure personalized attention, thorough preparation, and unwavering commitment to each client's unique story.Our contingency fee model ensures clients pay no upfront costs, and our team's deep understanding of insurance company tactics allows us to negotiate aggressively for maximum compensation. With decades of courtroom experience and a reputation that commands respect from insurers, we provide the strategic representation necessary to achieve justice for injured individuals and their families.
Services
Personal Injury
Car Accidents
Catastrophic Injuries
Sexual Assault
Wrongful Death
Product Liability
Motorcycle Accidents
Premises Liability
Bicycle Accidents
Bus Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We handle only 30 cases at a time for personalized attention
- 30+ years of exclusive focus on personal injury law
- Holders of Santa Barbara County's highest jury verdict records
- Contingency fee model - pay nothing unless we win
- Proven success against major insurance companies
What people say
Highly talented attorney
Restored faith in legal profession
Professional and responsive
Maximized settlement amounts
Excellent court preparation
Services
Personal Injury
We represent victims of catastrophic injuries caused by negligence, including car accidents, premises liability, and product defects. Our contingency-based approach ensures access to justice without upfront costs. With decades of trial experience, we secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Car Accidents
Our firm handles complex car accident cases involving severe injuries from distracted or drunk driving. We investigate all factors, including road conditions and insurance company tactics, to maximize compensation for medical bills, property damage, and long-term recovery needs through settlements or jury verdicts.
Sexual Assault
We pursue justice for sexual assault survivors against landlords and institutions. Our record-breaking $2.6M verdict demonstrates our ability to hold negligent parties accountable while providing compassionate representation throughout the legal process and recovery journey.
Wrongful Death
We help families recover compensation after preventable fatalities through wrongful death lawsuits. Our approach addresses funeral costs, lost income, and emotional trauma while holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence or misconduct.
Product Liability
We litigate cases against manufacturers for dangerous products causing severe injuries. Our $4.5M settlement record reflects our expertise in proving design defects, manufacturing flaws, and inadequate warnings to secure maximum compensation for affected clients.
People
John B. Richards
Attorney
John Richards has practiced personal injury law in Santa Barbara for over 30 years, earning record jury verdicts in mold exposure, sexual assault, and premises liability cases. A UC Santa Barbara alumnus, he focuses exclusively on catastrophic injury representation while maintaining community involvement through arts organizations.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We specialize in catastrophic injuries from car accidents, sexual assault, premises liability, product defects, and wrongful death cases throughout California.
How are your legal fees structured?
All personal injury cases operate on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case through settlement or verdict.
What makes your firm different from others?
We limit cases to 30 at a time, ensuring personalized attention and maintaining Santa Barbara County's highest jury verdict records.
How long do injury cases typically take?
While 90% settle within 1-2 years, we prepare every case for trial to maximize compensation potential through proven courtroom readiness.
Can I afford legal representation?
Yes - our contingency model removes financial barriers, with fees coming only from successful case outcomes.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients across Central and Southern California, including Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties.
