Richard A. Burger
About Richard A. Burger
Richard A. Burger is a lawyer based in Petaluma, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Richard A. Burger is recognized in the following practice area:
- Petaluma, California
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Burger & Pierce LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Petaluma, CA
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