Richard Akemon
Mr. Akemon has been an important part of the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates since joining the firm in 1984. He is a highly skilled attorney, well respected by his clients, colleagues and adversaries. Before joining the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates, Mr. Akemon defended physicians, hospitals and health care corporations in
medical malpractice cases. He now concentrates his practice on behalf of plaintiffs only, representing victims in serious medical malpractice matters including
brain injuries,
birth injuries,
cancer misdiagnosis,
wrongful death and other catastrophic injuries.
Background
Mr. Akemon graduated from Western State University in 1972 with a Bachelor's Degree in Law (B.S.L. Degree). After receiving his J.D. Degree from Western State University College of Law in 1972, Mr. Akemon was admitted to the State Bar of California later in 1972 and then admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court (Federal Court) in 1973. He also served as a Judge Pro Tem for Long Beach Municipal Court from 1980-1984.
Mr. Akemon has many interests outside of the legal profession. He is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and has served as a Petitioner's Advocate - Marriage Tribunal in the Diocese of Orange
Professional Associations
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Consumer Attorneys Association of California
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Long Beach Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Association of Southern California Defense Counsel