Richard Louis Derrico

Rick was more than friendly and helpful when I spoke with him on the phone the first time, which definitely made me feel comfortable in an otherwise stressful situation. He was straightforward and honest as well as experienced which allowed me to feel good about the case going in. Watching him wo...rk in the court room was like magic! He was professional and courteous yet well-read in Virginia law, giving us the upper hand for the entirety of the proceedings. The officer was unable to even state his case due to the inadmissible way in which the information/ evidence was attained, ultimately resulting in the case being dismissed. This would not have been the outcome had I chose to represent myself or gone with another law firm, as Rick was quick on his feet and obviously very experienced. Do not go into court alone, always lawyer up!!

I've worked with Rick & Michelle Derrico on many occasions. They have assisted me with legal matters related to a rental property I own, with real estate contract issues my clients have confronted, and with Homeowner Association issues, where I'm the treasurer. Without exception, in all my dealings... with them, I have been very pleased with their knowledge of the law, professionalism, accessibility, and just downright common sense. They're easy to talk with. Also, as a real estate agent, they have referred several of their clients to me -- people going through divorce and families settling estates. Again, without exception, their clients I've met have all been very satisfied with and complementary of the quality of services the Derricos provide.

Rick helped me with both personal and professional legal work. I worked through divorce with Rick and he always had good advice which accounted for the various parties in the situation including the children. I appreciated his consideration of my kids along with my best interest. He does this in a n...on-judgmental manner. Likewise, as a business owner, Rick was an invaluable extension of my team. He made sure I understood how to structure my business entity and then worked to continue protecting my interests as I hired employees, negotiated contracts, and planned for the future. I never hesitate to reach out to Rick even for seemingly minor questions. He offers reasonable rates, excellent advice, and is patient with my questions.

Mr. Derrico got an 80 year old, complicated trust dissolved for my extended family. The trust had tied up significant family real estate for generations. His work was excellent, professional and at a reasonable cost. He was knowledgable about both real estate and trust law and was comprehensive in hi...s approach. Because the trust was so old, ignored by the family for generations, involved lost historical documents, and involved the wills of my father, uncle and grandmother, we were worried about the end result. But the judge was impressed with the case work/documents he put together and took just a few minutes to rule in our favor, dissolving the trust. His firm has also done all our routine legal work - wills, powers of attorney, living wills, etc. We're happy with all the work they've done for us.

This lawfirm has handled 3 generations of my family's business and personal affairs for over 45 years. From simple property transfers to estate matters and business issues they are wonderfull. Always very prompt and professional. Rick is a super nice and caring person and can become very firm when th...e case warrants.