Michael John Richter

I was referred to Michael Richter by Michael Kaplan, LLC, a worker’s compensation attorney in Colorado. (FYI - Mike Kaplan has been doing a great job with my husbands case. Unfortunately, he is based in CO and is unable to assist me in CA. This review is in no way a reflection upon him (Mike Kaplan)... or his staff who have all been phenomenal.) When looking for an attorney, there are a few assets/traits that I find are invaluable to have in this field -patience and an ability to listen well - especially when an attorney asks a potential client a question. Sadly, attorney Richter is lacking in these skills. I reached out to attorney Richter to inquire about the validity and concerns regarding my case. His voicemail alone should’ve been a red light, as he point blank indicated he is interested in “broken leg or broken back” cases vs how my injury was sustained. Nonetheless, my injury was sustained at work, I am still symptomatic and being treated via workers compensation at my job, and Mike Richter came across as very rude, condescending, and as not wanting to even hear me out - which he didn’t. For each question he asked me, he interrupted me as I tried to answer. When I asked him to let me finish answering a question, his response was essentially that he didn’t need to hear it. Again, very poor traits to have as an attorney and certainly not behavior that would assure me that he’d have my best interest or preservation of my occupation on his agenda. Thus, I would not recommend this attorney as you likely won’t even be able to attain an actual consultation with him without being cut off, dismissed, or rushed.

Do not Hire Michael Richter. Save yourself the head ache, waisted time and gas! I had met with 4 attorneys regarding my personal injury/workers compensation case, previous to being referred to Mr.Richter by another attorney. The reason they referred me to Mr.Richter was because he handles both per...sonal injury and workers compensation. Upon hiring Mr.Richter we had agreed to open my personal injury case and leave the workers compensation case alone until a QME had been performed by the state. The problem was that Mr.Richter took it upon himself without consulting me and sent my workers compensation agent a letter stating he will be representing me. Upon hearing this news from my workers compensation agent I immediately called Mr.Richter to find out what was going on. He told me he had decided to file both case, for time purposes to close the case faster. (IE. Less work for him) I then responded that we had agreed to leave the works compensation case alone until after the QME which was discussed in an email between him and the attorney that referred me to him. I also told him I was not worried about the time restraints yet more worried about him damaging the case and possible minimizing my compensation just to save himself some time. Mr.Richter will represent you in his best interest. He opened both cases to get paid ASAP instead of taking the time to allow the system to work itself out and file at the appropriate time insuring the client will have the largest compensation available. He is not worried about what the clients needs or wants are. For your own good I recommend shopping around.