Overview
For more than 30 years Rich has represented clients in insurance, tort and commercial litigation and focusing on his extensive experience in insurance coverage. He has represented primary and excess insurers in a broad spectrum of coverage matters arising from auto, commercial transportation, environmental, general liability, health, homeowners, professional liability, property and workers’ compensation/employers’ liability insurance. He prepares coverage opinions and handles all phases of coverage litigation in state and federal courts.
Membership & Involvement
- Member: Illinois State Bar Association; Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rated
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America© in Insurance Law: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers List: 2019, 2020
- Received the Golden Gavel Award: 2016
Resources & Insights
Firm News
- 38 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 202238 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2022
Inclusion in this listing is entirely based on peer review and demonstrates that attorneys in each nominee’s respective fields hold these attorneys in high esteem.
- 45 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 202345 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023
Congratulate to our 45 attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023!
Services
Education
The John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1984
DePaul University, B.A., 1981
Admissions
- Illinois