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Rhys J. Richards

Rhys J. Richards

The Richards Firm- a local personal injury law firm
  • Personal Injury, Products Liability, Nursing Home Abuse
  • Kentucky, Ohio
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Biography

At the age of 13, I attended a civil rights march to Music Hall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with my Aunt Megan, who I have had the pleasure of practicing law with for my entire career. From that point, I had more than a passing interest in the civil rights of all people. During my Junior year at Bowling Green State University, where I was majoring in English and History and minoring in Africana Studies, I considered careers as an English professor or an attorney. After interning for a summer at Southwestern Ohio injury firm, I realized my passion for promoting and protecting the civil rights of all people and for providing people with access to justice through the legal process. In 2007, I began practicing law focusing my legal practice on Personal Injury Law, Negligence Law, Employer Intentional Torts, Employer Violations of Specific Safety Requirements and Products Liability, among other areas.

Each time I meet with a new client, I explain my approach that utilizes my expertise and experience within the practice as a whole and that pinpoints the right experts for each specific case. I tell my clients that I will do everything possible to make sure that they walk away from a trying experience with the best possible outcome for them. I am upfront and genuine in my approach to each case and will listen to my clients’ concerns and questions while clearly communicating the steps in the legal process that can lead to a successful outcome.

I opened The Richards Firm in April 2000 with the goal of providing a personal experience with a trusted, local personal injury attorney. My office is located in downtown Hamilton not far from the corn fields of Ross, Ohio, in Butler County, where I grew up picking sweet corn, bailing hay, and working various jobs.

I reside near Cincinnati. I have served as a youth hockey for a number of years with the Northern Kentucky Youth Hockey Association and have served on numerous local boards.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Kentucky
Kentucky Bar Association
ID Number: 95252
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Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
ID Number: 0082386
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Attorney
The Richards Firm
- Current
Associate/ Partner
Casper & Casper, LLC
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Law Clerk
Freking & Betz
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Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law
J.D. (2007) | Law
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Activities: Human Rights Quarterly; Immigrant Community Legal Aid Program
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Bowling Green State University
B.A. (2004) | English and History, minor: Africana Studies
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Honors: President's Award for Most Distinguished Service, 2004 President's Award, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 2004 Mitch Weitzman Memorial Award, BGSU, 2003 Junior Man of the Year, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 2003
Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon
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Awards
President's Award
Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association
Negligence Law Committee Chairperson
Ohio State Bar Association
2011 Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 & Under
Ohio State Bar Foundation
Fellows Class
Ohio State Bar Foundation
Leadership Academy
Ohio State Bar Association
Insurance Law Committee Chairperson
Ohio State Bar Association
Professional Associations
Kentucky Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Kentucky Justice Association
Member
- Current
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Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association
Former President and Board Member
- Current
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Ohio State Bar Foundation
Member And Fellow
- Current
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Ohio State Bar
Member
- Current
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Ohio State Bar Association  # 96656
Member
- Current
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Ohio Association for Justice
Member
- Current
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American Association for Justice
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Demand packages, Ohio Association for Justice Annual Convention, Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Association for Justice
Subrogation in Personal Injury Claims, Southwestern Ohio
NBI
I've given various form of this presentation since 2016.
Websites & Blogs
Website
The Richards Firm
Contact & Map
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Telephone: (513) 721-1975
Fax: (513) 651-2570
The Richards Firm
246 High Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
Telephone: (513) 868-2731
Cell: (513) 341-5413
Fax: (513) 868-1190
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: The Richards Firm will make weekend appointments as needed. Please do not hesitate to ask.