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Richard H Rizk

Car accident Attorney at Portland, OR

5.0   28 reviews
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  • State Years
    Washington - WA 8 years
    Illinois - IL 32 years
    Oregon - OR 33 years
  • Licensed for 8 years
    State WA
    Acquired 2015
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 32 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 33 years
    State OR
    Acquired 1990
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Richard Rizk the principal of " Rizk Law PC", a prominent Portland personal injury law firm. Mr. Rizk is a seasoned trial lawyer and the eldest son of a surgeon and psychiatric nurse.


"Rich" as he is known by his friends and colleagues, naturally anticipates insurance defense strategies because, in a former legal life he implemented insurance strategies for many national insurers, himself!  As a result, Mr. Rizk instinctively knows how to motivate insurers to pay large claims. Let Richard Rizk be the insurance expert in your corner.

The Rizk Law office is located in two adjacent buildings (434 S Iowa Street & 424 S. Iowa Street). We are 2.6 miles south of downtown Portland, one block west of Macadam Ave. Free off-street parking is available nearby. 

 

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Posted by Johnny | March 24, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional and Knowledgeable
Rich and his team went above and beyond from what I expected. They're honest, communicative and managed my expectations throughout the process. I really can't express how happy I am with the quality of work and the outcome from Rizk law.
Posted by Troy | September 17, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended Legal Service
Every step of the process was handled professionally and in a timely manner. All staff members were very professional and knowledgeable about my case. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or level of service that I received from this law firm. I would recommend them to all of my family and friends. Thanks Richard! Troy
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Response from Richard Rizk September 24, 2019
Troy: You are most deserving. I am sorry you were hurt, but very happy I could help. Call again any time. It was good to catch up the other Friday. Best wishes to you!
Posted by KARI | January 25, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best personal injury lawyer
I found Rizk Law Injury Lawyers on Google after being involved in a serious car accident. I worked with Attorney Richard Rizk. The whole process was seamless and they handled all the negotiations with the insurance companies and medical care. The whole staff were there to answer me 24/7. He really cares about getting you a fair settlement. I would highly recommend them.
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Response from Richard Rizk February 1, 2019
Kari: I am so pleased you are pleased! Even though your case is over, please call on anytime you feel a need. If I can’t help you, I will most likely know someone else who can. Thank you for trusting us to get the job done for you. Rich
Posted by eae | January 18, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great job getting my PIP paid by my ins carrier
I began having issues with my own insurance company paying my bills on the personal injury protection portion of my claim from the hit and run accident. I have always paid my insurance on time and been with the same company fora long time. Their denials for paying did not even make sense. This kept delaying my getting further treatment for a nerve injury to my elbow which was causing issues with my ability to feel some of my fingers on my dominant left hand. Finally and thankfully Alex filed a lawsuit to try to get things moving so I could get treatment. Still they dragged their feet but Alex looked out for me the whole way along with Richard ensuring I would get all PIP I had paid for . It should never require them to have had to do this for a PIP portion but it finally worked and the company settled this so I could get by providers paid and move forward trying to find a solution for the nerve damage in my left arm. I am pleased to have had RizkLaw on my side with their knowledge of insurance claims and persona injury. They also understood how I was feeling and the emotional stress this was taking on me due to it being a hit and run and the issues with being left alone to wait for my husband to get there - then the police report having inaccurate information which Richard forced them to come and amend the report. I am so happy with how things have turned out and now trying to be able to find a solution for my arm without this weighing me down emotionally.
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Response from Richard Rizk February 1, 2019
When you gave money to your auto insurance company (as insurance premiums) It promised you (via your insurance policy), to pay 'reasonable and necessary" medical expenses caused by the crash up to the amount of your insurance limits. You trusted your insurance company to do that and not play games. Sadly, these days many insurers play the "deny, delay and defend" game. They leverage their financial, insurance knowledge advantage against consumers like you. It’s sad that you had to sue your own insurer to force it to make good on its promise. I'm overjoyed that we successfully pushed back to make you whole. You deserve it!
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Posted by Lisa | October 9, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Review Rizk Law Office
Richard and Alex were both great. I really appreciated their dillegence while working on my case, and also their quick responses whenever I had a legal question. I highly recommend them.
Response from Richard Rizk October 10, 2018
Thank you, Lisa. I am pleased you are. Richard
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Gold Star Law Firm
Exceptional staff and an amazing office define the Rizk Law team and place them above the competition. Richard fights for his clients and makes insurance pay out. I could not recommend this firm more highly.
Posted by ron | June 12, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
ron and bev mccann
richard,we wanted to thank you and youre staff for all the work you put into my case.that was the 3rd car since 2000 that was totaled with me driving.i have you on speed dial now so hopefully they wont be in an 18 wheeler.you have major league allstars working there and carolyn is your mvp.thanks again.ron mccann.
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Out of State Situation Resolved.
Early in 2015 my wife and I had to seek out a lawyer for a personal injury that we both endured. After doing a somewhat lengthy google search we found Richard Rizk as a potential candidate to be our personal lawyer. He seemed to be the right fit for our case and with time and now closure we are fortunate to have had him for our case. Our scenario was unique in the sense that we lived out of state but had to file suit in Oregon. Richard and his law office scheduled meetings that revolved around on our schedule and not necessarily his. Again, our situation sometimes required that we go to Portland to meet with Richard and he seemed very flexible in making certain that his schedule fit our schedule. In the early phases he gave us homework that revolved around getting necessary documents, videos, pictures, etc that would help contribute to our case. At times, our communication was challenging due to the distance but Richard would always keep in touch with us and arrange meetings either in person, over the phone or through email to keep us in the loop. He would give advice on how to proceed but always left the decision making up to us without any pressure from him. Often the case, our decisions were already made and Richard just reaffirmed them. As the case began to take form in the latter portion, we had depositions by the other lawyer team and Richard gave us the necessary feedback before, during and after the depositions. I personally would never wish depositions upon anyone because they are grueling, stress filled Q and A at the highest level. However, with Richard in the room we felt as though he would make certain that the deposition was fair, make objections when necessary and call anyone out that was taking things too far. In the end, we got a settlement that seemed fair and that my wife and I were comfortable with. Richard and his team did a great job throughout the whole process and we feel lucky to have had him throughout our legal matter.
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Posted by Cindy | August 5, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Informative
My family and I were in a car accident earlier this year and we really needed some advice since we've never been in this situation before. Richard was helpful by listening, he went through all the scenarios on how it could play out. Unfortunately, our incident is a bit complex and his honesty is much appreciated because in the end he had our best interest at heart. Thank you!
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Posted by Kevin | May 23, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional Work; solid results
I'd prefer to not provide details of my case, but Mr. Rizk did an outstanding job of listening and providing advise for how to proceed with my case. I did follow through and have Mr. Rizk represent me; and the results were just as we discussed. I'm very happy.
Posted by Mark | September 16, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Best Service, Easy to work with, friendly.
Really a good experience. His explanations are clear and concise. He made it simple for me to collect two awards. On my own I would have been lucky to collect one. Top rate service, call Richard when you need help. Genuine concern, CARING AND COMPETENCE. Could not ask for more, gratefully, Mark.
Posted by Laura | May 11, 2015
Powerful Team
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Attorney Richard Rizk and paralegal Don Nash for their tremendous work on a complex and challenging array of cases. I initially met Richard in the summer of 2011 after I had been involved in an on-the-job, no fault auto accident. As we neared close to settling the case, I was involved in a second and then a third on-the-job, no fault auto accident. Each time I was hit, my injuries worsened and my self-worth deteriorated. Richard was caring, skillful and assertive. He definitely has a strong understanding of insurance law and state law and knows the practices of powerful insurance firms. Richard and Don knew how to build the cases, how to negotiate the cases between the multiple insurance firms and in the end I received the compensation and justice I deserved. Over the course of 3 ½ years of working with Richard Rizk and his team, I have personally observed Richard consistently demonstrate a keen intellect, sound reasoning, and objectivity along with an acute sense of fairness and equity. Richard Risk is professional, accomplished, skilled, honest, hardworking, and a qualified attorney that I am very grateful to have met and represent me during a difficult time in my life. I definitely recommend speaking to Richard Rizk if you are injured in an accident. Richard has a plethora of knowledge and knowledge is power and power is having Richard Rizk on your side.
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Posted by Shannon | March 24, 2015
I was attacked by a Clackamas county k9 unit
The first day I met Richard I was confined to bed and not in a compenet mind, due to pain pills. Richard was always very professional through a two year process. He knew exactly when to contact the sheriff's. Office and how much to counter offer when we were attempting to settle the claim. I would highly recommend him. He is very trustworthy and cares for each client as though they are the only one.Richards entire staff is excellent and fun to work with. Thank you Richard for all your help
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Posted by Andrea | December 11, 2014
Great experience!
Having never had any experience with the legal system before, I was grateful to have found Richard Rizk! He was very knowledgeable and *very* patient with all my questions. Richard explained all my options clearly along the way and kept me in the loop on the updates to my case. All the way through the course of our relationship I felt very confident that my best interest was being taken care of. His staff was also very friendly and responsive. Overall, it was a great experience! Thanks :)
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Posted by tiffiney | December 9, 2014
very happy with Rizk law
We worked with Richard on a few car accident claims. He and his staff are very informative, caring, qucick to answer questions, understanding and work as fast as possible to get our claims settled. I would recommend Richard and his team to anyone. Thank you very much for helping us and putting up with our many emails.
Posted by Jennie | June 22, 2014
Mr. Rizk came to our rescue...
My husband and I were in a car accident for the very first time! Mr. Rizk came to our rescue. He was sensitive to our concerns, informed us of our rights and walked us through his process carefully. His team was terrific with keeping us informed. We were extremely pleased with his service and the results. We have already referred him to others and will continue to do so. Thank you, Richard!
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Posted by April | November 19, 2013
A lawyer who actually cares
Mr. Rizk took the time to explain my options to me and he answered my questions in a knowledgeable and respectful way. He never made me feel like he was too busy to speak to me to update me on the status and it felt like he really cared about my case and worked to do what was in my best interest. I would use him again in the future and recommend him without hesitation.
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Posted by Happy Client | August 8, 2013
Richard did the job!
Thank goodness I had long term disability insurance thru my employer. I was struck out of the blue with a condition that nearly left me fully paralyzed. The monthly insurance payment helped us thru some tough money times. Then, after two years, our LTD informed us by letter that my claim was now denied due to reasons in the fine print of the policy. Yes, just like this I was arbitrarily and hypothetically denied further payments! And it can happen to you... At this point my wife and I found that the private LTD system is completely rigged in favor of the companies. At the bottom of this are the ERISA laws that make it nearly impossible to fight the insurance companies, and this is when most people give up. The insurance companies go away with your premiums, and you lose income that may be rightfully due. Just what the greedy companies want! Hard working people should not be left out to dry just because of a disability! Well we shopped around and found someone that was actually on our side. Richard Rizk, Attorney at Law. Trust me, Richard is a person that can take on the insurance company and win. Richard understands how ERISA works having been a lawyer in this field for over 20 years. It takes an experienced caring lawyer to get thru this intentionally complicated quagmire of LTD law and Richard is your best choice! I fully recommend Richard as he cared about how we felt, he understood the difficulty the denial was creating, but mostly, he understands the injustice of the laws written that favor the insurance companies. When you need a lawyer to get what is rightfully yours, make Richard Rizk your lawyer. Richard, thanks for helping us win our case!
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Posted by Julia | July 8, 2013
REVIEWING Richard Rizk ATTORNEY
I am writing this review concerning my personal experience with attorney Richard Rizk. I was put in contact with Mr.Rizk through another attorney(passed off) I contacted Richard we set up a meeting that i cancelled last minute. Then i was late when i finally did get to meet with him. So normally one would say,we were off to a bad start. However Mr Rizk spent way over an hour talking to me. He charged me 35.00 for that consultation. THAT WAS THE BEST SPENT 35.00 ive ever spent. I gained more knowledge and guidance from him in that 110 minutes. He had the knowledge and tools that he conveyed to me. on how to gather the evidence, so the facts would speak for themselves. That i would need if the time came to defend myself . The time did come,A year later and thanks to his well conveyed instructions, i was ready. I did not hire Mr Rizk at that time because the case i was in litigation about. I thought was not in his area of expertise. (my mistake)A mistake that cost me 6,000.00 i hired a lawyer who could care less. So i contacted Richard, i was being sued for a million dollars. Now i have to tell you i live at poverty level. Richard and i only had one rough spot in my dealings with him. He thought i had lied to him. Who would think a lawyer would care about that? Richard was not just ANY lawyer! He is extremely patient, He takes the time to listen to you. So He can give you a well thought over, knowledgeable response to your situation. He is a lawyer with more veracity then most. A word you would not use concerning most lawyers. He stepped down as my lawyer when i decided to go pro se.(income at poverty level) However he stayed with me as my advisor.I made it 3 days into trial and i would not have made it without his guidance and knowledge. He is a lawyer you can depend on to be HONEST,KNOWLEDGEABLE,and ready to take the upper hand when things get rough. He will stand and fight for what is rite when you need a great lawyer Richard Rizk is the lawyer you need on your side. from an Amazed and appreciative client
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Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2013
Excellent service...even to non-clients!
I called Mr. Rizk's office at 8am on Monday morning looking to schedule a consultation, I was surprised to be directed to Mr. Rizk himself. He spoke with me at length, answered my questions and gave me some very good advice. He even offered to speak with me again if I get "stuck"...and I'm not even a client yet.
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AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Richard Rizk, Attorney at Law
  • 2000 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co.
  • 1990 - 2000

Education

  • Lewis & Clark Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1988
  • Southern Methodist University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1985
  • Culver Military Academy
  • 1981

Legal Cases

  • Gonzales v. Pay Less Car Rental
  • $695k settlement
  • O'Donnell V. Northland Insurance
  • $325k Settlement
  • Camomile v. Monroe & Safeco
  • $525,860.46
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Associations

  • Oregon Special Olympics
  • Ski Coach-Downhill
  • 2013 - Present
  • Cascade Ski Club
  • Board of Directors- Legal & Insurance Mattters
  • 2010 - Present
  • Multnomah Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • Oregon Minority Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • Easter Seals
  • Advisory Board
  • 2003 - Present
  • United States District Court of Oregon
  • 2002 - Present
  • Illinois Supreme Court
  • 1991 - Present
  • Oregon State Bar
  • Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • Oregon State Bar New Lawyer Mentoring Program
  • Mentor
  • 2015 - 2016
  • Oregon State Bar
  • Public Service Advisory Committee
  • 2015 - 2016
  • Oregon State Bar
  • Public Service Advisory Board
  • 2015 - 2016
  • House of Delegates- Oregon State Bar
  • Officer
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Northwest Ski Club Council
  • Vice President
  • 2009 - 2010
  • Cascade Ski Club
  • Vice President
  • 2008 - 2010
  • Cascade Ski Club
  • President
  • 2005 - 2008
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • "Profiles in Law"
  • Oregon State Bar
  • 2011
  • Safety Person of the Year
  • Far West Ski Association
  • 2010
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Publications

  • Rizk law blog
  • Oregon Auto Insurance PIP Law: Whole New World?
  • 2009
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Speaking Engagements

  • Northwest Trail Alliance Election Meeting
  • NW Ski Council Events and trips
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (31)
Endorse Richard
Car accident Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Rich is dedicated, articulate, and driven. He is a solid advocate and a great choice for somebody with a personal injury claim."
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I know Richard from when I was a defense attorney and he was opposing counsel. I recently worked with him on a case. The case was extremely well-prepared and ready to go. Richard is well-prepared and very knowledgeable. He cares about his clients and getting a great outcome for them. Richard is an excellent attorney and does a fantastic job for his clients."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Rizk is a staunch advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He knows personal injury backwards and forwards due to his experience with the insurance industry and against the insurance industry. Great man and a great lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | May 31
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard Rizk promptly returned my inquiry call and provided excellent guidance in a competent and humorous fashion. Knows his business. Good guy."
Car accident Attorney | Oct 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Rich is a smart and hard-working attorney. I worked with him on several matters and observed first-hand the hard work he puts in on his cases. Rich will get you the best possible result whether that is settlement or trial. Rich worked for the insurance companies so he comes well-equipped to deal with the insurance industry games and navigating that arena to get the results you want on your case."
Car accident Attorney | Jun 11
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I fully endorse Richard Rizk for all areas of personal injury law and long-term disability appeals. Rich is not only a first-class lawyer, but also a first-class person. He genuinely cares about his clients and getting the best results for them, and he uses his skill and superior knowledge of insurers to get optimal results. He is the go-to guy in Portland in these areas."
Personal injury Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Insurance Attorney | Nov 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Car accident Attorney | Jul 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of practicing law along side fine conscientious lawyers like Mr. Rizk who work hard to advocate for their clients and don't back down when faced with difficult issues."
Insurance Attorney | Oct 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Rizk has extensive experience in the field of insurance law. He is a passionate and effective advocate for the rights of the insured. I endorse this lawyer."
Car accident Attorney | Sep 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Richard is first rate. He's the one I consult whenever a "coverage" question on an insurance issue arises for one of my clients."
Insurance Attorney | Apr 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Richard is a trusted colleague and is eminently capable and experienced in insurance matters."
Litigation Attorney | Mar 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Richard is an excellent attorney and an excellent person. I highly recommend him."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I recently met Richard and was impressed by his experience and depth of understanding the law and procedure in his field."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Rich is amazing. He is always available to his clients and works hard to get the best results possible. He knows his stuff."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Insurance Attorney | Mar 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rich is an excellent and very experienced attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law as well as the insurance industry, and a passionate advocate for his clients."
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Portland Car accident Lawyer Richard H Rizk
Richard H Rizk
Car accident Attorney
Portland, OR
Licensed for 33 years
Free Consultation
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