Working with Richard
Richard prides himself on treating every client with respect, honesty, and compassion. He believes that communication is the key to an excellent attorney-client relationship. He works hard to always help his clients fully understand their legal rights and the litigation process. Richard strongly believes that great results follow from great communication. His settlements on behalf of his client show just how true this is.
Richard has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in America for 2024. This honor is limited to the top 5 percent of all attorneys in America.
Richard has been named to DBusiness Magazine’s list of Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit for 2024.
Legal Experience
Richard has years of litigation, trial and appellate experience, successfully arguing cases in both the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and Michigan Court of Appeals, as well as at the trial level throughout Michigan. Since 2013 he has focused his practice on auto No-Fault cases, representing individuals who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions.
While in law school Richard interned at the State of Michigan Department of Human Services.
Notable Cases
- $14.3 million truck accident verdict on a $25,000 offer
- $5.2 million car accident judgment
Education
Michigan State University College of Law – J.D.
- Magna Cum Laude
- Member of the Journal of Business and Securities Law
- Jurisprudence award, Business Enterprises
Oakland University – B.A. Political Science
- Dean’s List
- Departmental Honors
Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan
- Michigan Association for Justice – member
- American Association for Justice – member
Licenses
- State Bar of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan