Overview
Before joining Reminger in 1980 as a law clerk, Rick earned an economics degree and worked at a major accounting firm. He leveraged his business experience in building a practice devoted to the defense of medical, dental, and non-medical professionals. Rick has tried more than 100 first chair jury trials and has focused his practice on litigation involving:
- Medical and Dental Liability
- Professional Liability
- Commercial Liability
- General Liability
In addition, Rick devotes substantial efforts to advising businesses and healthcare professionals on a wide variety of issues. He is a regular speaker not only at risk management programs for physicians, dentists and allied health professionals, but also at the Case School of Dental Medicine, where he serves as Assistant Professor.
Rick is a member of the Grace Hospital Board of Directors. Within the firm, Rick serves as the Co-Chair of the Dental Liability practice group. An officer of the corporation, he also is on Reminger's Executive, Management and Marketing Committees, and the Board of Directors. Rick played a significant role in establishing the Reminger Foundation, a 501(C)(3) charity which supports worthwhile causes in the communities where Reminger employees and clients live and work. He offers his ongoing guidance to the rotating Board of Directors of the Reminger Foundation charity.
Honors & Recognitions
Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Ohio Legal Center Institute Award of Merit
OMSNIC Continuing Excellence Award-2008, 2010, 2012
Fortress: Outstanding Service and Partnership Award-2014
Rated Distinguished by Martindale-Hubbell, widely respected by peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards
Recognized as a Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
Community & Professional
Professional:
American Bar Association
-Litigation Committee
Ohio State Bar Association
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
-Fee Dispute Resolution Committee
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Arbitration Chairman
William J. Thomas Inn of Court
-Master Emeritus
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
-Member
Medical Professional Liability Network
-Member
Community Service/Other:
Assistant Professor Case School of Dental Medicine-1997 to Present
Member, Grace Hospital Board of Directors-2009 to Present
Delegate, Eighth Judicial Conference-Life Member
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation-Fellow
Results
- Mar 30, 2018, Defense VerdictCuyahoga
Defense of dental malpractice claim against prosthodontist alleging chronic pain from implants and ill-fitting overdentures.
- Oct 10, 2013, Defense VerdictCuyahoga
Defense of dental malpractice case involving allegations of damaged enamel secondary to prolonged orthodontic care.
- Sep 24, 2013, No Action TakenCuyahoga
Defense of DHHS investigation of alleged HIPAA privacy violations
- May 10, 2012, Appeal DismissedOhio Supreme Court
Plaintiff v. General Dentist Defendant
Ohio Supreme Court dismissed appeal of judgment favoring defendants in case involving alleged failure to diagnose oral cancer.
- Mar 19, 2012, Judgment Affirmed11th Appellate Dist
Plaintiff v. General Dentist Defendant
Plaintiff's unsuccessful appeal of trial court judgment in favor of defendants dentists in case involving alleged failure to diagnose oral cancer.
- Oct 28, 2011, Defense VerdictCuyahoga
Defense verdict in favor of oral and maxillofacial surgeon involving infection and osteomyelitis following routine extractions.
- Jun 24, 2011, Directed VerdictCuyahoga
Defense verdict in favor of ENT and employer arising out of facelift procedure with alleged cosmetic deformity.
- Jan 21, 2011, Defense VerdictCuyahoga
Defense of dental malpractice claim involving alleged development of malocclusion and TMJ following cosmetic restoration.
- Nov 21, 2008, Defense VerdictCuyahoga
Defense verdict for oral surgeon involving allegations of fractured jaw arising out of extraction.
- Aug 16, 2007, Defense VerdictLyndhurst Muni Ct.
Defense verdict in favor of oral surgeon involving nerve injury following routine extraction.
- May 2, 2007, Defense VerdictErie
Defense of dental malpractice claim involving failed root canal procedure.
News
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Speaking Engagements
Insights
Publications
Reminger Reports
Practice Areas
Education
J.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1982
B.A., Macalester College, 1979
Admissions
- State of Ohio, 1982
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1984
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1990