B.S. Landscape Architecture, University of California, Davis

J.D. Santa Clara University Law School, Phil Delta Phi

Joined firm: 1994

 

 

Practice Areas:  Immigration, Business, Real Estate, Wine Law, Litigation

rrios@coombslaw.com


Rafael Rios III emphasizes business law, real estate wine law and immigration law, at Coombs & Dunlap, LLP.

Raised in St. Helena, Mr. Rios received his bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from the University of California at Davis. After working in landscape architecture and in land planning for several years, Mr. Rios then made the decision to study law, entering Santa Clara University Law School. He was a member of Phi Delta Phi, an honorary legal fraternity, at Santa Clara.

Mr. Rios returned to the Napa Valley, became a member of the Napa County Bar Association, and joined Coombs & Dunlap, LLP in 1994. Mr. Rios is an active member of the St. Helena Kiwanis Club, and has served on the boards of Directors Board of Directors of the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce, St. Helena Kiwanis Club, Napa County Hispanic Network and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Calistoga Family Center.

He is fluent in Spanish, his native language, and lives in Calistoga with his wife and their two sons. When not practicing law, he enjoys fly fishing, photography, and outdoor activities.

 

 

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