Richard Watts
Biography
Richard Watts, lawyer, author, columnist, speaker, and problem solver, is the wise counsel to many of America's wealthiest families. They rely on him to make difficult decisions, and to guide their families and journey through the rapids of life. From behind these castle walls, Richard provides the wisdom and counsel to help them avoid the pitfalls of excess and entitlement.
The founder of Family Business Office® ("FBO"), Richard was admitted to practice law in 1982 and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. Richard contributes to numerous publications, including Newsweek, Forbes, CNBC, Variety Magazine, The Guardian, Money Watch, The Globe and Mail, The Huffington Post, OC Register, and The Washington Times. He has appeared on Fox Nation, CNBC, CBS, RTLA, ABC, and NRP. Richard speaks internationally on the hazards of having too much, the effects of wealth on parenting in the modern affluent family, crafting a safe estate plan, and what it means to create an impactful legacy.
Richard has authored the books Fables of Fortune: What Rich People Have That You Don't Want, Entitlemania: How Not To Spoil Your Kids, And What To Do If You Have, and his latest book in the Wisdom Series, Legacy Redefined: Create An Impact Money Can't Buy.
Richard and his wife of forty-seven years are residents of Laguna Beach, California. His passions include his Christian faith, international travel with his wife and family, longboard surfing, swimming, skiing, piano, and meeting at coffee shops to discuss topics that matter. He is the proud father of three adult sons: Aaron (wife Rene), Todd (wife Stephanie), Russell (wife Serena), and grandfather to Maclane, Lucy, Chandler, Bennett, and Ford.
Richard has a talent for creativity and will continue writing books to improve the lives of others. Richard often speaks on these topics to business, religious, charitable, and parent organizations. Var
