Overview
Rick is a shareholder with Reminger Co. L.P.A. Rick has concentrated his legal practice in the areas of legal malpractice and medical malpractice, and he has completed over 70 jury trials. His ‘first-chair’ trial experience and rate of success sets him apart in the legal community.
In addition to defending physicians, Rick devotes a significant amount of his legal practice to the defending long-term care facilities in Southwest Ohio. He also has significant practices in Indiana and Kentucky. Rick joined the firm with years of experience as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Rick utilizes the skills and tactics he learned as a Special Agent to fully investigate and defend his clients’ interests in all aspects of litigation.
As a result of his dedication to his clients and his courtroom skill, Rick has received a number of significant honors specific to his prowess as an attorney.
Honors & Recognitions
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Medical Malpractice Law- Defendants
Recognized as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010-2013
AV Preeminent Rating - the "Highest Possible Rating in both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards" 2011-2023
Community & Professional
Ohio State Bar Association
Cincinnati Bar Association
Results
- Jun 2024, Defense Verdict
Obtained unanimous defense verdict in favor of an anesthesiologist. Plaintiff alleged that an anesthesia block was negligently performed in relation to a wrist surgery and as a result the Plaintiff sustained a permanent injury to his Phrenic nerve.
- May 16, 2024, Defense VerdictHamilton County Common Pleas Court
Obtained defense verdict in favor of a neurosurgeon accused of performing an unnecessary spinal surgery.
- Dec 2023, Defense Verdict
Obtained defense verdict in favor of a physician assistant in a case involving treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome causing an alleged permanent nerve injury.
- Oct 27, 2023, Defense VerdictScioto
Obtained defense verdict in favor of chiropractor. Plaintiff alleged that they suffered a cervical herniation and fracture as the result of negligent chiropractic care.
- Nov 7, 2022, Unanimous Defense VerdictHamilton County, Indiana
Obtained a unanimous defense verdict in favor of psychiatrist against medical malpractice claims related to the prescription of an antipsychotic drug.
- May 11, 2022Hamilton
Defense of surgical medical negligence, lack of informed consent, battery, and fraud.
- Defense verdict in a medical malpractice case in the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, stemming from multiple spine surgeries performed on Plaintiff.Mar 13, 2020Hamilton County Common Pleas Court
- Jan 23, 2020Hamilton
Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim
- Sep 13, 2019Hamilton
Defense of orthopedic medical malpractice claim.
- Sep 5, 2019Hamilton
Defense of medical malpractice claim alleging unnecessary spinal fusion and decompression.
- Jul 27, 2017, Judgment on CounterclaimPreble
Defense of property damage subrogation trial
- Oct 28, 2016Hamilton Cty., IN
Defense of gastroenterologist medical malpractice claim
- Oct 9, 2015Marion
Defense of surgical gastroenterology medical malpractice claim
- Jul 31, 2015Deerborn, IN
Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice claim
- Nov 19, 2013U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Defense of 1983 civil rights claims in using excessive force, illegal seizure and malicious prosecution.
- Aug 23, 2013, Judgment Affirmed1st Appellate Dist
Louis Manchise vs. Steven Ionnia, M.D., et al
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in medical malpractice claim
- Dec 6, 2012, Motion For Summary JudgmentAdams
Defense of legal malpractice claim
- Nov 23, 2012, Reversed1st Appellate Dist
Daniel Siegel, et al. v. Life Center Organ Donor Network, et al.,
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment on claim for unauthorized removal of organ under Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
- Jun 1, 2012, Motion For Summary JudgmentU.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Sec 1983 Civil Rights case involving allegations of excessive force, wrongful arrest, and malicious prosecution.
- May 18, 2012Hamilton
Defense of DUI Claim
- Feb 3, 2011Clark
Defense of catastrophic medical malpractice
- Jan 19, 2011Hamilton
Defense of catastrophic personal injury premises liability claim
- Nov 11, 2010Brown
Defense of legal malpractice claims based on alleged malfeasance in guardianship administration
- Jul 30, 2010, Favorable OutcomeHamilton
Defense of voluntary and involuntary manslaughter charge arising from assault and battery bar fight
- Feb 12, 2010, Reversed and Remanded6th Appellate Dist
Tausch v. Riverview Health Institute, LLC
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in medical malpractice claim by virtue of tolling of the statute of limitations.
- Nov 18, 2009Hamilton
Defense of products liability personal injury.
- Sep 11, 2009, Plaintiff VerdictButler County
Defense of auto liability property damage personal injury claim
- May 12, 2009, AcquittalHamilton
Defense of driving under the influence charge
- Apr 24, 2008, Verdict for the plaintiffMontgomery
Defense of admitted trucking liability personal injury claim.
(Gallagher Bassett)
- Mar 20, 2008, Plaintiff VerdictHamilton
Defense of admitted trucking liability personal injury claim (AIG)
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Education
J.D., University of Dayton, 1998
B.S., University of Cincinnati, magna cum laude, 1995
Admissions
- State of Ohio, 1998
- Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2006
- State of Indiana, 2011