Associate
Sacramento, CA
Telephone: 916-567-0400
FAX: 916-568-0400
E-mail: rjp@szs.com
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Richard J. Paikoff went to high school near Sedona, Arizona. He went to Union College in Schenectady, New York, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Russian & Eastern European Studies. He later earned his M.A. degree in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. He thereafter attended University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he graduated in 2015.

Richard is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, and Washington State. He has also been admitted to the U.S District Court - Northern District of California, the U.S. District Court - Eastern District of California, and the U.S. District Court - District of Nevada. After his admission to the California State Bar in 2016, he primarily represented plaintiffs in personal injury matters, including medical malpractice, car crash, and premises liability cases. He brings his unique perspective to Schuering & Doyle LLP, where he primarily focuses on medical malpractice defense.

Outside of the office, Richard enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He likes traveling, skiing, and being a father. While in high school, he hiked over 100 miles in the Grand Canyon and still cannot wait to get outside.

Professional History

• 03/2025 to Present – Schuering & Doyle, LLP, Sacramento, CA
  Associate
• 09/2024 to 03/2025 - Gurnee, Mason, Rushford, Bonotto, Forestiere, LLP, Roseville, CA
  Associate
• 03/2024 to 09/2024 - Demas Law Group, PC, Sacramento, CA
  Associate
• 08/2016 to 03/2024 - Law Offices of Lawrence S. Paikoff, Davis, CA
  Associate

Education

• J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, CA 2015
  • Certification in International Legal Studies, Mediation
• M.A., University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 2012
  • MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
• Union College (Undergraduate) Schenectady, NY (2010)
  • Major - Russian & East European Studies
  • Minor - Russian (Language)
  • Magna Cum Laude (2010)

Admissions

• California, 2016
• Washington, 2021
• Nevada, 2016
• United States District Court, Eastern District of California, 2016
• United States District Court, District of Nevada, 2016
• United States District Court, Northern District of California, 2017

Honors and Memberships

• State Bar of California
• State Bar of Nevada
• Washington State Bar Association
• Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence:
  • International Business Transactions (Spring 2014)
  • International Environmental Law (Spring 2014)
• Dean’s Scholarship Award (2012-2013)
• Dean’s Scholarship Award (2014-2015)
• Traynor Society (2015)
• Academic Achievement Award (2014-2015)
• Dean’s List (2013-2014)
• Dean’s List (2014-2015)
• Honor’s At Entrance (2012-2013)
• The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (2011)
• The Bruce E. and Kathleen Truitt Russian Studies Scholarship (2010)
• Bruton Fellowship (2011)
• The Gamma Beta Phi Society (2012)
• Academic Assistantship (2011-2012)

Personal Interests

• Skiing
• Traveling
• Doing Dad Stuff