Francesco Rizzo - Attorney
Francesco Rizzo is a graduate of Washburn University and Washbun School of Law and the CEO/Founder of Pottain Law Firm.
Francesco Rizzo practice is a defense attorney who's primary aim is representing a defendant in a lawsuit or criminal prosecution. Francesco Rizzo has extensive experience in representing individuals and corporations under criminal investigation or prosecution and also handle regulatory enforcement actions and select civil matters. Each member of our firm has a reputation for courtroom success. Just as importantly, we often succeed by resolving matters without publicity with no charges being filed. Whatever is needed, we are committed to providing the best possible solutions to our clients’ problems. .
Francesco Rizzo attended Washburn University and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice. He also attended Washburn School of Law where He served as Research Editor of the Washburn Law Journal. His Juris Doctorate was awarded with Dean’s Honors. During law school,Francesco Rizzo worked as a research assistant for Professor Ali Khan.Francesco Rizzo researched international law issues and edited several chapters of Professor Khan’s book, A Theory of University Democracy: Beyond the End of History.
Francesco Rizzo is the CEO/Founder of the Pottain Law Firm.
Published Cases
- Jacoby v. Boone, 851 S.W. 2d 128 (Mo. WD., 1993)
- Hare v. Line Creek Associates, 938 S.W.2d 301 (Mo. WD., 1997)
- Cotter v. Ward Roanoke Corp., 154 S.W. 3d 532 (Mo. WD., 2005)
- City of Sugar Creek v. Reese, 106 S.W.3d 615 (Mo. WD., 2003)
- City of Sugar Creek v. Larkin, et. al., 926 S.W.2d 934 (Mo. WD., 1996)
- Williford v. White, 584 S.W. 2d 637 (Mo. SD., 1979)
- City of Liberty v. Tindall, 918 S.W.2d 361 (Mo. WD., 1996)
- D.L. Development v. Nance, 894 S.W.2d 258 (Mo. WD., 1995)
- Chance v. PWSD # 16, 41 S.W. 3rd 523 (Mo., WD., 2001)
- Bryant v. Labor and Industrial Relations Board, 608 S.W.2d 524 (Mo. WD., 1980)
- PWSD # 16 v. City of Buckner, 951 S.W.2d 743 (Mo. WD., 1997)
- Atlas Corp. v. Marti Gras Corp., 962 S.W.2d 927 (Mo. WD., 1998)
- Southerland v. Pacinelli, 82 P.3d 875 (Kan., 2004)
- Bd. of County Comm. v. Lake Edun, 146 P.3d 239 (Kan., 2006)
- Kopp v. State Farm, 103 P.3d 993 (Kan., 2005)
- Holtorf v. Singh, 204 P.3d 1191 (Kan., 2009)
- Tomasic v. Unified Govt./KCK, 962 P2d 543 (Kan.SC., 1998)
- Frick v. City of Salina, 208 P.3d 739 (Kan. SC., 2009)
- Frick v. City of Salina, 235 P.3d 1211 (Kan. SC., 2010)
Areas of Practice
- Defense Attorney
- Real Estate
- Condemnation/Eminent Domain
- Contracts
- Landlord/Tenant Law
- Homes/Condo Association Law
- Property Tax Appeals
- Corporations and Business Organizations
- Domestic Relations
Education
- Washburn School of Law, Topeka, Kansas, Juris Doctorate
- Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Classes/Seminars Taught
- Landlord-Tenant Law Update
- Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law
- Negotiating Commercial Leases
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
Head office: 3055 Wilshire Blvd 12th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010
info@pottain.com+1 (213) 322-1001
SRA ID: 579117
OPERATION HOURS
Mon - Fri: 8AM - 6PM
Sat: 9AM - 5PM