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James P. Reape

James P. Reape, Senior Managing Partner for the Reape-Rickett Law Firm, received his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University in 1982. After practicing law in Encino for several years, he founded James P. Reape, A Professional Corporation, in 1992 and moved his practice to Valencia, California.  Mr. Reape has significant trial and settlement experience. His reputation and excellent track record are widely recognized in Southern California. He is a member of the Family Law Sections of the California State Bar, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the San Fernando Valley. Bar Association, and the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association. Mr. Reape has throughout his career taken leadership roles in each of these organizations.  He serves as an Arbitrator and Mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court and Arbitrator for the Los Angeles County Bar Fee Dispute Program. He has served as Chairman of the Los Angeles area for UNICEF, pro bono attorney for Domestic Violence Clinics, and he donates his time to various non-profit groups within his community. Over more than 30 years Mr. Reape’s clients have included Business Owners, professional athletes, Doctors, Lawyers, Dentists, Corporate executives and celebrities to name a few. Mr. Reape is an expert when it comes to highly compensated individuals and business owners.