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Richard A. Foster Lipowicz
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Biography
Criminal defense, civil trial, and education attorney, with over 39 years experience in private practice and government in the Dayton, Ohio area. Successfully tried numerous criminal and civil cases in courts throughout Southwest and Central Ohio. Member of the Dayton, Greene County, and Ohio Bar Associations, and the Certified Grievance Committee of the Dayton Bar Association.
Graduated with honors from Union College, Schenectady, New York, and received uris Doctor Degree from Western New England School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Montgomery County, Ohio from 1988 to 1997. Certified as a Guardian Ad Litem in Montgomery County Juvenile Court, and received certification training to handle Ohio death penalty cases. Argued the case of In re M.M. (2009), 122 Ohio St.3d 541 before the Ohio Supreme Court. "BV Distinguished" rating from Martindale Hubbell.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
46 years
DUI and DWI
20%
46 years
Domestic Violence
20%
46 years
Education
20%
46 years
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Licensed in Ohio for 45 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Douple, Beyoglides, Claypool & Lipowicz
130 W Second St, Ste 1900, Dayton, OH, 45402
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Posted by MsSandra | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Great Lawyer
I was led to this lawyer's office via a recommendation at the military installations law office. I needed a lawyer for a probate case Attorney Lipowicz was knowledgeable and accessible and would allow us time to ask questions and even listen to arguments. I would recommend him to anyone who needed a ...
Posted by Bobbi | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer
Very caring and wants to get to bottom of bogus charges
Posted by George | November 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding
Mr. Lipowicz is thorough, conscientious, and fair. He has represented us for over 8 years with excellent service, advice, and results. We would highly recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.
Posted by Zachary | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great representation
Mr. Lipowicz is a great lawyer. Understands your needs, very knowledgeable, cares about you as a person and just not about your case, and is readily available in time of need.
Posted by Ani | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Dick is more than a lawyer
Dick has been helping me with differet cases the past 12 years. He is very professional and I trust him 100%. Dick is not only a lawyer. I consider he is a friend. He listens to me and helped me to get the full custody of my children. I respect and trust Dick. I highly recommend Dick to anyone who wa...
Richard A. Foster Lipowicz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Richard Lipowicz. After I passed the bar exam, I had the great fortune of sharing office space with Dick for several years and I consider him to be one of my mentors. I had the privilege of working on a few cases with him. He is a great lawyer. His knowledge of the law and compassion lead him to give sound advice and his experience and trial skills in the courtroom lead him to be an effective advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr Lipowicz is one of the most respected lawyers in the area because he's such a tremendous advocate for his clients."
Patrick Dunphy
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Douple, Beyoglides, Claypool, Kovich, Lipowicz & LaMusga
1997 - 2005
Partner, Ruffalo, Stone, Dressel & Lipowicz
1988 - 1997
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office
1986 - 1988
Owner, Richard Lipowicz, Attorney at Law
1983 - 1986
Associate, Altick & Corwin Co., LPA
1980 - 1983
Associate, Smith & Schnacke
Associations
2012 - Present
Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars FoundationDirector
2004 - Present
Dayton Bar Association Certified Grievance CommitteeMember
1997 - Present
Greene County Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Dayton Bar AsociationMember
1980 - Present
United States District for Southern District of OhioLicensed
2009 - 2011
Dayton Country ClubPresident
2007 - 2009
Dayton Country ClubGeneral counsel
1982 - 1987
Dayton Museum of Natural HistoryDirector
Sample of Legal Cases
In re M.M. (2009), 122 Ohio St.3d 541
Education
1980
Western New England College School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1977
Union College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Activity
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