Managing Partner at Ackerman, Cowles & Associates
Greater Los Angeles Area
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- President/CEO at Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation
- Managing Partner at Ackerman, Cowles & Associates
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- Of Counsel at Maxwell E. Lin & Associates
- Litigation Counsel at United States Justice Foundation
- Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Rancho Santiago Community College District
- Principal Attorney at Law Offices of Richard D. Ackerman (Sole Proprietorship)
- Law Clerk & Attorney at Cifarelli & Cifarelli
- Education
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- Azusa Pacific University
- California State University-Long Beach
- Western State University College of Law
- Santiago Canyon College
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Richard Ackerman’s Summary
I am the managing partner of the only public interest firm in Southwest Riverside County, California. My firm offers ethical, aggressive, and informed representation of our clients at a reasonable cost. As our lead litigator, I have the Temecula/Murrieta Valley's highest attorney rating with www.avvo.com and have worked my way up through the legal field for the last 20 years. I have tried, arbitrated, or made final dispositions in/of over 1500 cases (as an attorney or temporary judge). More info can be found at http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/92563-ca-richard-ackerman-48193.html .
Richard Ackerman’s Specialties:
We offer bankruptcy representation, complex business litigation, family law, administrative law, and complex probate/guardianship litigation. Our firm also offers extensive experience in appellate law, First Amendment advocacy, and public interest litigation. I have argued before the Ninth Circuit, California Courts of Appeal, California Office of Administrative Hearings, U.S. Senate Press Gallery and have seen successes in all of these forums.
Richard Ackerman’s Experience
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President/CEO
Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
Responsible with other board members for the management, disbursement, and planning for over $3,000,000 in endowed donations/investments (restricted and unrestricted) designed for future scholarships, fine arts development, sports facilities, and community improvement. We oversee the distribution of over $250,000.00 per annum in scholarships, grants, and other funding mechanisms. Also assisting in developing a multi-million dollar capital funds feasibility study, public bond campaign, and other campaigns to meet future building needs for a dynamic and growing college community. Appointed to Executive Committee by fellow board members in January 2008. Since appointment as President, I have created an annual accountability report, we put on a successful gala event, increased scholarship awards, improved overally organizational efficiency, and have increased overall transparency of the organization.
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Managing Partner
Ackerman, Cowles & Associates
(Law Practice industry)
2003 — Present (6 years)
Responsible for approximately $1,000,000 annual budget for firm of 4 attorneys and 4 staff members. Mr. Ackerman has also served as lead trial counsel on many matters handled by firm over the last several years, including complex business, complex family law discovery, and complex probate litigation. The firm or its attorneys have successfully handled matters in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, Placer, San Francisco, Alameda, Kern, and Sacramento Counties. Pro hac vice litigation has also been handled in Delaware, Washington DC, Tennessee, and Nevada for our attorneys' present and former clients.
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Of Counsel
Maxwell E. Lin & Associates
(Law Practice industry)
1999 — 2007 (8 years)
"Hired gun" for firm that conducts practice in international law, complex business litigation, and employment law. Mr. Ackerman has regularly tried cases in Los Angeles Superior Court with great success for Mr. Lin's office over the last eight years.
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Litigation Counsel
United States Justice Foundation
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Law Practice industry)
January 2001 — 2003 (2 years)
Chief litigator for public interest matters involving First Amendment and other Constitutional issues. Mr. Ackerman's litigation with USJF brought success before the United States Senate (Press Gallery) and other important forums.
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Adjunct Professor of Philosophy
Rancho Santiago Community College District
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
1994 — 2003 (9 years)
Taught philosophy, formal logic, critical thinking and other course material for college. Also published textbook with Penguin Publishing during his tenure with the college.
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Principal Attorney
Law Offices of Richard D. Ackerman (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Law Practice industry)
1996 — 2001 (5 years)
Sole practitioner emphasizing practice in civil litigation and business law. The highlights of his experience as a sole practitioner include multiple victories in court, changes in public records handling by municipalities, and changes in the former monopoly held by the 91-Toll-Lane operators.
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Law Clerk & Attorney
Cifarelli & Cifarelli
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Legal Services industry)
1991 — 1996 (5 years)
Law clerk from 1991 - 1994. Served as associate for approximately 2 years thereafter. Responsible for all appellate matters, law and motion, and civil discovery for medical malpractice / personal injury firm. 80%+ of all law and motion matters were resolved favorably for clients of the firm during this time.
Richard Ackerman’s Education
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Azusa Pacific University
30 Units Post Grad Studies , Theology , 1997 — 1999
Attended Haggard School of Theology. Emphasis in post-grad studies in areas of ethics, Quakerism, and moral philosophy.
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California State University-Long Beach
Competency Certification , Philosophy , 1994 — 1996
Specialized in Continental Rationalism. Passed competency examination for teaching at under graduate levels.
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Western State University College of Law
Juris Doctorate , Law , 1991 — 1994
Also served as learning assistant for Western State University's ASP program. Taught a weekly class for students with specialized needs.
- Activities and Societies:
- Republican Law Students Association, Assistant Editor of the Dictum Newspaper
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Santiago Canyon College
Transfer , Philosophy, Journalism , 1986 — 1990
I went on to teach at this institution for approximately 9 years and earned multiple teaching awards/acknowledgments during this time. Also served for several years as a paid tutor of the District. I tutored in the areas of philosophy, sociology, and other academic areas.
- Activities and Societies:
- Philosophy Club, El Don, Tutoring Program
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Richard Ackerman’s Interests:
Family, philosophy, theology, music (guitar, piano, bass), gardening, and tending to the koi pond.
Richard Ackerman’s Groups:
BPOE Elks Lodge 2801 (Temecula), Riverside County Bar Association, California Bar Association, San Jacinto Community College Foundation Board Member (Present), Former Executive Board Member of Corona Life Services, Past Treasurer of the Clarendon Hills HOA, Past Vice-Chair Murrieta Valley USD Bond Oversight Committee, President/CEO of the Pro-Family Law Center
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Richard Ackerman’s Honors:
* Wiley M. Manuel Award (CA State Bar), 2008
* Certificate of Appreciation for Judge Pro-Tem Service (Riverside Co.) 2007, 2008
* John R. Parker Award (Pacific Justice Institute) 2007
* National Leadership Award (NRCC) 2006
* Certificate of Appreciation for Serving as Vice-Chair of Bond Oversight Committee (Murrieta Valley USD) 2005
* Beverly Clark Civil Rights Award (North Co. SD CRA) 2002
* Who's Who Among American Teachers (Valedictorian Nomination RSCCD) 2000
* Adjunct Faculty Award (Santiago Canyon College) 2000
* (4) American Jurisprudence Awards (Lawyers Cooperative Pub.) 1991-1993
* El Don Outstanding Artist (Editorial Art) 1989
* All American Award for Journalism (American Collegiate Press) 1988
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