Overview

Rick is a shareholder with Reminger Co. L.P.A.  Rick has concentrated his legal practice in the areas of legal malpractice and medical malpractice, and he has completed over 50 jury trials. His ‘first-chair’ trial experience and rate of success sets him apart in the legal community. 

Rick also has significant practices in Indiana and Kentucky. Rick joined the firm with years of experience as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Rick utilizes the skills and tactics he learned as a Special Agent to fully investigate and defend his clients’ interests in all aspects of litigation. 

As a result of his dedication to his clients and his courtroom skill, Rick has received a number of significant honors specific to his prowess as an attorney.

Honors & Recognitions

Recognized as a Best Lawyer 2021, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Cincinnati

Recognized as a Best Lawyer 2021, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Cincinnati

Recognized as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine 




AV Preeminent Rating - the "Highest Possible Rating in both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards" 2011-2020


Community & Professional

Ohio State Bar Association

Cincinnati Bar Association

Results

For a more complete list of trial results, please contact attorney.
  • Defense verdict in a medical malpractice case in the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, stemming from multiple spine surgeries performed on Plaintiff.
    Mar 13, 2020, Defense Verdict
    Hamilton County Common Pleas Court
  • Jan 23, 2020, Defense Verdict
    Hamilton

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim

  • Sep 13, 2019, Defense Verdict
    Hamilton

    Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim.

  • Sep 5, 2019, Defense Verdict
    Hamilton

    Defense of medical malpractice claim alleging unnecessary spinal fusion and decompression.

  • Jul 27, 2017, Judgment on Counterclaim
    Preble

    Defense of property damage subrogation trial

  • Oct 28, 2016, Defense Verdict
    Hamilton Cty., IN

    Defense of gastroenterologist medical malpractice claim

  • Oct 9, 2015, Defense Verdict
    Marion

    Defense of surgical gastroenterology medical malpractice claim

  • Jul 31, 2015, Defense Verdict
    Deerborn, IN

    Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice claim

  • Nov 19, 2013, Defense Verdict
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

    Defense of 1983 civil rights claims in using excessive force, illegal seizure and malicious prosecution.

  • Aug 23, 2013, Judgment Affirmed
    1st Appellate Dist

    Louis Manchise vs. Steven Ionnia, M.D., et al

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in medical malpractice claim

  • Dec 6, 2012, Motion For Summary Judgment
    Adams

    Defense of legal malpractice claim

  • Nov 23, 2012, Reversed
    1st Appellate Dist

    Daniel Siegel, et al. v. Life Center Organ Donor Network, et al.,

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment on claim for unauthorized removal of organ under Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.

  • Jun 1, 2012, Motion For Summary Judgment
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

    Sec 1983 Civil Rights case involving allegations of excessive force, wrongful arrest, and malicious prosecution.

  • May 18, 2012, Not Guilty Verdict
    Hamilton

    Defense of DUI Claim

  • Feb 3, 2011, Defense Verdict
    Clark

    Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice

  • Jan 19, 2011, Defense Verdict
    Hamilton

    Defense of catastrophic personal injury premises liability claim

  • Nov 11, 2010, Defense Verdict
    Brown

    Defense of legal malpractice claims based on alleged malfeasance in guardianship administration

  • Jul 30, 2010, Favorable Outcome
    Hamilton

    Defense of voluntary and involuntary manslaughter charge arising from assault and battery bar fight

  • Feb 12, 2010, Reversed and Remanded
    6th Appellate Dist

    Tausch v. Riverview Health Institute, LLC

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in medical malpractice claim by virtue of tolling of the statute of limitations.

  • Nov 18, 2009, Defense Verdict
    Hamilton

    Defense of products liability personal injury.

  • Sep 11, 2009, Plaintiff Verdict
    Butler County

    Defense of auto liability property damage personal injury claim

  • May 12, 2009, Acquittal
    Hamilton

    Defense of driving under the influence charge

  • Apr 24, 2008, Verdict for the plaintiff
    Montgomery

    Defense of admitted trucking liability personal injury claim.

    (Gallagher Bassett)

  • Mar 20, 2008, Plaintiff Verdict
    Hamilton

    Defense of admitted trucking liability personal injury claim (AIG)

News

Speaking Engagements

  • The Practical Aspects of Choosing and Retaining Medical Experts in Medical Malpractice Litigation
    Medical Protective Indiana Insureds Physicians - Fort Wayne, IN, Dec 6, 2012
  • Medical Malpractice in Indiana
    CNA HealthPro Division - Chicago, IL, Oct 26, 2012

Insights

Publications

  • Eye Bank and Employee are Immune from Liability under Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
    Published case:Daniel Siegel, et al. v. Life Center Organ Donor Network, et al., 2011-Ohio-6032, Jul 23, 2012
  • Attorney for Purchaser & Assignee was Immune from Liability to Vendor’s Tortious Interference w/Contract Claim brought based upon real estate purchase agreement
    Ireton v. J.T.D. Realty Investments, LLC 162 Ohio Misc. 2d 1, 2010-Ohio-6692, May 2, 2011
  • When Limitation Period Applicable To Physician Is Tolled, Such Tolling Also Applies To Claim Against The Hospital Based On Vicarious Liability
    Published Case: Tausch v. Riverview Health Institute, LLC, 187 Ohio St. 3d, 173, 2010-Ohio-509, Sep 30, 2010
  • "Discovery Rule" did not toll statute of limitations for claim arising out of work place chemical exposure
    Published case Doane, et al. v. Givaudan Flavors Corp., et al. 184 Ohio App. 3d 26, 2009-Ohio-4989, Jan 18, 2010

Education

J.D., University of Dayton, 1998

B.S., University of Cincinnati, magna cum laude, 1995

Admissions

  • State of Ohio, 1998
  • Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2006
  • State of Indiana, 2011
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