About John
Biography
Born in Pontiac, Illinois, John Riccolo was educated at the University of Notre Dame, where he worked his way through school as an athletic trainer.
John continued his education at John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where he graduated with honors in 1977. After law school, John and his wife, Diane, moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where they have lived for over 30 years.
During that time, John and Diane raised three daughters, Jennifer, Erin, and Megan.
Much of John’s community service has involved Cedar Rapids Washington, the high school attended by his daughters. In his free time, John enjoys playing tennis, golfing, skiing, and going to Fighting Irish football games.
John has devoted his legal career to helping individuals and families who have been devastated by serious injury or medical error.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Iowa for 48 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1977
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2000
Licensed in Illinois for 48 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1977
Location
RSH Legal
425 2nd St. SE, Suite 1140, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401
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"I endorse this lawyer.John is an outstanding attorney He is recognized as one of the finest plaintiff's attorneys in Iowa"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is not only a colleague and friend; he is one of the most skilled trial lawyers I know. John is competent and ethical. Marc Humphrey"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2000.
Reprimand issued in IA, 2000
updated on 08/24/2017This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
“This was due to an advertising issue.”
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
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2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Certification, American Board of Trial Advocates
N/A
Fellow, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
N/A
Induction, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
N/A
Listing, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
1988 - 2016
Partner, RSH Legal
Associations
Board of Governors
President
Chair
2002 - 2003
Iowa Academy of Trial LawyersPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
$4,000,000
$1,250,000
$1,589,351
$1,200,000
$1,100,000
Education
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Languages
English