Richard W. Summers
About Richard
Biography
I am a veteran accident and injury trial lawyer. I handle each case personally to seek justice for my clients with compassion and legal expertise developed over the past 30+ years. i will bring that same compassion and enthusiasm to your case.
Early in my career I represented large insurance companies in defense of accident and injury claims. Eventually I realized there was very little satisfaction in handling cases for impersonal corporations. I left the firm to venture out on my own to represent normal every day folks. I immediately came to realize that it was much more fulfilling to represent the little guy against the "Goliath" corporation. I have never looked back and continue to now only represent people against insurance companies.
But while working for the big companies I learned the tricks of the trade as to how they do things. That gives me a major tactical advantage that I leverage for my clients. The measure of my success is your satisfaction in having the finest legal representation available.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
47 years | 2,000 cases
47 years | 175 cases
47 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 47 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1978
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004
Location
Law Offices of Richard W. Summers
3384 Peachtree Road, N.E., `Suite 275, Atlanta, GA, 30326
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Richard W. Summers's Reviews
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Posted by PAMELA | March 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Recommendation
Mr Summers is a fantastic Lawyer and very kind. He listened intently to everything I said each time we spoke. He went out of his way to meet with me, talk over the phone and email me to stay in contact with me during my case. I appreciated him talking about my case to me on my level and in terms I co...
Posted by Jennifer M | December 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Summers
When we came to Mr. Summers another lawyer was handling my slip and fall case FOR 5 YEARS. The paperwork associated with our case was a mess and the previous atty. had given up on our case. Mr. Summers hit the ground running, was very patient with me and kept in constant contact with us like we were...
Posted by Joe W | June 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Personal Injury
Mr. Summers kept us informed throughout the process, explaining in simple detail each action. Thank you Sir.
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I don't know too many lawyers
Richard was very personable and made me feel very comfortable. He handled my situation, exceeding my expectations. There were facits in this situation that I wasn't even taking into consideration. Thanks again Mr. Summers.
Posted by Diana | November 8, 2014
Mr Richard. is the best lawyer in Atlanta
Mr Richard Summers is the best lawyers in Atlanta and I will recommend him to everyone to give him a call he will help you with everything. I am a real client on him
Richard W. Summers's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Summers is a tremendous attorney with extensive experience. He is extremely knowledgable and is willing to assist other attorneys such as myself. I endorse Mr. Summers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Our firm has been co-counsel on a civil rights case with Mr. Summers. I find him to be a very honorable, well versed and knowledgeable attorney. I have learned many things working with him and look forward to working with him in the future."
Civil rights lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.
Suspension issued in GA, 2004
updated on 10/28/2014This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“This should not be a concern because it resulted from what was in essence a technical error in regard to office procedures. When it was discovered, I immediately asked the Bar voluntarily to take appropriate steps. We have since implemented policies to ensure that it will not happen again.”
Honors
1977
Trial Skills, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Founder and Owner, Richard Summers P.C.
1978 - 1984
Partner, Bovis Kyle & Burch
Associations
1978 - Present
State Bar of Georgia
Sample of Legal Cases
$ 1.2 Million Settlement after a year and a half of litigation
$1 Million Dollar Settlement at Mediation
Education
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2005
The Reprentation of Hispanics in Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Matters
Publications
2005
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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27 Aug 2015
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22 Aug 2015