Richard M. Wirtz

Practice areas

Consumer Law

Focus areas

Lemon Law

Richard Wirtz stands as one of California’s most adept and accomplished trial lawyers. Over the recent years alone, he has successfully presented more than 30 cases related to California Lemon Law before juries. His legal practice encompasses various areas, including employment issues, business conflicts, and instances of trademark infringement. Wirtz Law APC, under his founding and guiding leadership, is a litigation-focused law firm consistently achieving strong and triumphant outcomes. Since 1988, Mr. Wirtz has been a prominent figure in both state and federal courts, spanning local, regional, national, and even international levels. His clientele ranges from consumers and employees to entrepreneurs, executives, and businesses of all magnitudes. His substantial trial experience includes facing off against some of the world’s largest and most influential corporations, including Google, Qualcomm, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Yamaha, Walmart, and numerous renowned automobile manufacturers.

Acknowledged as a lawyer held in high esteem, Mr. Wirtz garners an “AV Preeminent” peer and client rating from the renowned national rating service Martindale-Hubbell. His legal presence is further attested by his recognition as a top-tier employment attorney by San Diego peers in 2012, and his consistent selection as a Super Lawyer (a distinction reserved for the top 5% of all lawyers) since then. Beyond his legal achievements, Mr. Wirtz’s career has been consistently dedicated to promoting justice and community enrichment. Prior to establishing his law firm in 1995, he was engaged in high-profile battles against Fortune 500 Companies, participating in multimillion-dollar, nationwide class actions involving matters such as securities fraud, consumer fraud, unfair trade practices, and intricate business affairs. Additionally, Mr. Wirtz played a pivotal role in defending the United Farm Workers Union against unwarranted boycott allegations during the final stages of Cesar Chavez’s life. Apart from his courtroom and negotiation room endeavors, Mr. Wirtz also extends his expertise as a legal authority through appearances on various local television and radio programs.

Mr. Wirtz earned his law degree from the University of San Diego (J.D., 1987) and obtained his undergraduate degree from Knox College (B.A., History, 1984).