$ 300-550 per hour
About Robert
Biography
Robert Rikard, the founding partner of RP Legal LLC, is a nationally acclaimed authority in Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance fraud litigation. As the leader of the nation’s only firm dedicated exclusively to this cause, Mr. Rikard has cultivated a practice focused on recovering losses from deceptive IUL schemes. His extensive experience includes securing groundbreaking verdicts against significant insurers and recovering tens of millions in client damages. Mr. Rikard's deep understanding of complex policy structures and litigation strategy has bolstered his reputation as a formidable advocate, renowned for exposing hidden policy costs and deceptive marketing tactics. With over two decades of experience in complex civil and criminal litigation, he has served as lead counsel in class actions and MDL proceedings nationwide. A skillful litigator, Mr. Rikard has achieved over $100 million in client settlements and verdicts. Beyond litigation, he champions broader consumer protection initiatives, striving to safeguard investors and retirees from predatory financial practices. Through RP Legal LLC, he continues to build a robust national platform dedicated to delivering justice for victims of IUL fraud and insurance misconduct, establishing RP Legal as the go-to firm for these complex legal challenges.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
50%
29 years | 50 cases
Medical Malpractice
25%
29 years | 100 cases
Trucking Accident
15%
10 years
Securities and Investment Fraud
10%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 28 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Rikard & Protopapas LLC
P.O. Box 5640, Columbia, SC, 29250
investorlosscenter.com/attorney/robert-rikard/Online Presence
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Robert G. Rikard's Reviews
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Posted by Alex | June 26, 2014
Great lawyer & great guy
I hired Robert less than a week before my court date. He was very confident, and very honest and direct in explaining what he thought he could do for me. He ended up actually doing better than promised and was very communicative and easy to work with. I've recommended him to other friends and would c...
Posted by Russell | March 26, 2010
Corporate Services
We have used Robert for several different cases involving corporate governance, disputes, and employment law. In each instance, Robert has been helpful, quick, and most importantly accurate. We continue to use him and recommend him and his firm for corporate and securities related issues.
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Experience
Honors
1997
Order of the Barristers, USC Law School
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Rikard & Protopapas LLC
Associations
Order of Barristers
Member
Richland County Bar Association
Member
South Carolina Bar
Member
American Bar Association
Member
South Carolina Association of Justice
Board of Governors
American Association for Justice
Past Co-Chair Public Education
Sample of Legal Cases
Thompson v. S.C. Dept. Transportation
Jury Verdict for 3 million dollars
Education
1997
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of South Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Mass Torts Made Perfect
Litigating Qui Tams and Financial Cases
2006
S.C. Trial Lawyers Summer Convention
Technology Inside and Outside of the Courtroom
2005
Mealy's Ephedra and PPA Litigation Conference
Expert Admissibility in Ephedra Cases
Publications
2011
The Justice Bulletin
Editor's Bulletin
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides