Tom Rich is a partner at Savant & Rich LLC, a Mississippi law firm focused on providing experienced criminal defense throughout state and federal court in Mississippi. In his practice, he has handled over three hundred felony cases including but not limited to allegations of drug possession, drug sale, DUI, aggravated assault, criminal fraud, arson, sex offenses, capital murder, and white collar crimes.
Every client's circumstances are unique and need to be considered. He listens to his clients and hears their story. Knowing their story, a defense plan tailored to meet their goal and facts is developed.
As an experienced criminal defense trial lawyer, he can effectively tell his client's stories while still protecting their rights. That skill only comes from experience defending people at every level.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
MS | Active | 2009 | 02/14/2021 |
TN | Active | 2009 | 02/16/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
---|---|---|
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
---|
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Partner | Savant & Rich, LLC | 2014 - Present |
Owner | Law Office of Tom Rich | 2009 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Mississippi Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Mississippi Bar, Young Lawyers Division | Member | 2009 - Present |
Madison County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Mississippi Criminal Defense Review | Charged with DUI - What is nonadjudication? | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
University of Mississippi | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
University of Mississippi | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Dean's Engineering Ethics | Ethics in Engineering | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
---|---|
State of Mississippi v. A.W. | Jury Acquittal as to Vulnerable Adult Abuse as a habitual offender, and only convicted of a misdemeanor simple assault. |
State of Mississippi v. D.F. | Jury Acquittal as to Aggravated Assault, and only convicted of misdemeanor simple assault. |
Posted by anonymous
Sat Apr 16 2016
Posted by Nathan
Thu Apr 14 2016
Posted by anonymous
Wed Apr 13 2016
Lance Mixon, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 2, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent lawyer. Without any hesitation or reservation, I endorse and recommend Tom Rich and/or Tommy Savant to help a person facing serious legal problems. Both are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced courtroom advocates. Lance Mixon
Everett Pepper, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John Martin, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tom is a well-reputed lawyer with experience in criminal defense and the general practice of law. Highly recommended.