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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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
Avvo Review Score
5 Client Reviews
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
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