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Richard L. Anderson
also known as Rick Anderson
About Richard
Biography
Since 1993, Richard "Rick" Anderson has been an attorney in Charlotte, NC, representing clients in upholding justice pertaining to medical negligence, workers’ compensation, and catastrophic injury. He has earned a spot in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum after successfully litigating settlements over $1 million. Rick has been associated with significant cases involving medical negligence and malpractice. When he accepts your case, Rick makes a personal commitment to you and uses his 27 years of knowledge and experience to advance your lawsuit to achieve a successful outcome.
Rick is a native Charlottean. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1990 and his Juris Doctorate law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 1993.
In 1993 Rick began his law career as an associate with Price & Smith Attorneys at Law in Charlotte, NC. After six years, in 1999, he was named as a partner with the firm. In 2017, Rick founded Price Petho & Anderson Attorneys at Law, where he practiced until 2020. In September of 2020, Rick merged with Attorney, Mark Sumwalt founding the Sumwalt Anderson Law Firm.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in North Carolina for 32 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Sumwalt Anderson
1114 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, 28203
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Hard working, and Intelligent
Richard Lee Anderson is a very hard worker. When he took my case to trial, he was completely prepared. I had been searching for an attorney for my worker's comp. case, and my cousin recommended him. I am very pleased with my settlement. Richard is very personal with his work. He puts himself in your ...
Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2015 | Workers Compensation
Knowledgeable, Aggressive, Honest
Reviewed several attorneys in his field and in the Charlotte area. Based on the evaluations, I recommended Rick as counsel for my client. Rick handled our clients matter with the clients best interest in mind. We were very pleased with his representation and the case outcome. I highly recommend...
Richard L. Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rick is an incredible attorney who cares deeply about his clients. His knowledge of the law combined with his personable approach to matters and his genuine care for the individuals that he represents makes him one of the best workers compensation attorneys in the state."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rick is smart, well-prepared and honest. He always acts in his client’s best interests."
"Rick Anderson is what attorneys call a "lawyer's lawyer." Smart. Respected. Experienced. Tenacious. Well liked by the bench. Zealous, compassionate advocate for his clients. He has a brilliant legal mind and wonderful sense of humor. I am fortunate to call him both friend and learned colleague. It is an honor to endorse Rick Anderson."
"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2020
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Managing Partner, Sumwalt Anderson Law Firm
2017 - 2020
Managing Partner, Price Petho & Anderson
1999 - 2017
Partner, Price, Smith, Hargett, Petho & Anderson
1993 - 1999
Associate, Price & Smith Attorneys At Law
Associations
2014 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2000 - Present
North Carolina Academy of Trial LawyersAttorney Member
2000 - Present
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Auto TortAttorney Member
2000 - Present
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Medical MalpracticeAttorney Member
2000 - Present
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Workers' CompAttorney Member
1995 - Present
Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC)Attorney Member
1993 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1993 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1993 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeAttorney Member
1993 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - 2014
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Workers' CompExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Medical Malpractice – Anesthesia (Regional/Local) Error Anoxic Brain Injury; Attendant Care
$4,775,000.00
Workers’ Compensation – Construction Worker Injury – Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) – Quadriplegia – Attendant Care
$2,500,000.00
Wrongful Death - Trucking Accident
$2,000,000.00
Motor Vehicle Accident - Spinal Cord Injury, Quadriplegia
$3,000,000.00
Education
1993
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts