Richard R. "Rick" Symons
Recognized since 2005
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Rick is a member of Varnum's Labor and Employment Practice Group. He focuses on the defense of employers in workers’ compensation litigation, from managing contested cases in an aggressive and efficient manner to assessing cost-containment methods. He represents employers at all levels of the court system, including the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and Michigan Supreme Court. Rick has handled multiple Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) inspections and appeals, including appeals of citations following a complaint, serious injury, or death of an employee.
Contact & Links
- Lawyer Page: https://www.varnumlaw.com/people/richard-r-symons
Location
- Bridgewater Place, Suite 1700
333 Bridge Street, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Education
- Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1989
- Central Michigan University, BS, graduated 1986
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
Affiliations
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
- State Bar of Michigan - Workers' Compensation and Litigation Sections
- Youth Baseball - Coach
- Youth Soccer - Coach and Certified Soccer Referee
Headquarters:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
97 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
20 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Workers' Compensation Law
Publications
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