A trusted first call

Additional Legal Matters

Guidance when a legal issue falls outside immigration law.

Current and former Wilner & O’Reilly clients can contact Richard M. Wilner for help identifying the right next step, whether that means selective representation, co-counsel, or an introduction to a trusted attorney.

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Every inquiry is reviewed individually and remains subject to conflicts, capacity, and a written engagement agreement.

Client-focused For current and former Wilner & O’Reilly clients seeking a trusted next step.

A broad attorney network Connections to experienced counsel across a wide range of legal disciplines.

Selective representation Richard may personally handle or co-counsel on certain serious California injury matters.

The right fit matters Recommendations consider subject matter, location, deadlines, and each client’s needs.

Start with someone you know

A Trusted Path Forward

Richard M. Wilner is the founding shareholder of Wilner & O’Reilly, and U.S. immigration and nationality law remains his principal practice.

Legal problems do not always stay within one practice area. When a current or former client faces a matter outside immigration law, that person should not have to start from scratch or choose counsel without a reliable point of reference. Clients are welcome to contact Richard first.

Richard will consider whether the matter belongs with Wilner & O’Reilly, is one he may personally handle or co-counsel, or would be better served by another lawyer in his trusted professional network. The goal is straightforward: help the client reach capable counsel whose experience and location fit the legal need.

How Richard may help

One Conversation, Clearer Direction

Clients may begin with a brief description of the issue. Richard can then help identify an appropriate route without asking the client to navigate an unfamiliar legal field alone.

Select Injury Matters

Richard may personally represent a client or serve as co-counsel in certain serious California personal injury or wrongful death matters.

Trusted Attorney Introductions

When a different discipline or jurisdiction is required, Richard can help connect the client with an attorney from a trusted network.

Coordinated Legal Support

When immigration and another legal concern overlap, Richard can help the client understand which lawyer should address each part.

Other Legal Concerns

Whether the issue involves business, employment, family, estate, criminal, real estate, or another subject, clients can ask Richard where to begin.

A simple first step

Start With Richard

Share only the basic facts needed for an initial conversation. Do not send confidential documents until the firm has completed a conflict check and invited additional information.

Describe the Issue

Provide a short summary, where the matter arose, and any known hearing, filing, or notice deadline.

Identify the Best Route

Richard will consider whether direct handling, co-counsel, or an introduction to outside counsel may be appropriate.

Reach the Right Counsel

When another lawyer is the better fit, Richard can help point the client toward relevant experience and jurisdiction.

When you are not sure where to turn

Bring the Legal Question to Richard

Current and former clients may schedule an initial conversation with Richard to explain the issue and discuss a sensible next step.

Legal claims are governed by filing, notice, and court deadlines. If a deadline may be approaching, seek advice promptly and do not wait for an introduction or preliminary review.

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Responsible attorney: Richard M. Wilner, Wilner & O’Reilly, APLC, 3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 700, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

This page provides general information and is attorney advertising. Contacting Richard M. Wilner, Wilner & O’Reilly, or a lawyer identified through Richard’s network does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after the responsible lawyer confirms acceptance in a written agreement signed by the client.