Accident & Injury

Archie L. Rich II is the founding partner of The Rich Firm, PC and is responsible for the firm’s management. Mr. Rich is an experienced litigation attorney with over 15 years’ experience in personal injury and medical malpractice matters. In addition to an extensive background in tort litigation, Mr. Rich’s professional experience includes substantial work in international business development and telecommunications. In 1995, Mr. Rich joined the World Space Corporation, where he served as its director of international business developments through 1997. From 1997 to 2001, Mr. Rich worked with the law firm of Heggestad & Weiss where he headed its international telecommunications consulting division while supporting its insurance defense litigation practice. For corporate practice, Mr. Rich has provided legal advice and support for a number of “mega” transactions including the SBC’s acquisition of AT&T and Cingular’s merger with AT&T Wireless. He has also participated in major regulatory controversies involving antitrust before the United States Department of Justice. Since 2001, Mr. Rich has directed his professional focus exclusively to advancing the rights of tort victims joining Larry C. Williams and Associates in 2002. There, Mr. Rich expanded the firm’s personal injury practice, establishing its medical malpractice unit to include some of the most distinguished attorneys and medical professionals in the area. This expansion led to his founding of The Rich Firm, PC in 2007, where he has focused solely on clients with the following needs: Medical Malpractice Birth Injuries Cerebral Palsy Erbs Palsy Personal Injuries and Auto Accidents Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Award-Winning New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer Licensed to practice in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, Justin Chopin is the owner and managing attorney of The Chopin Law Firm LLC. Born and raised in New Orleans, Justin is thoroughly familiar with the legal challenges that individuals and businesses face along the Gulf Coast. The firm represents individuals who have suffered a personal injury, as well as small businesses.

Co-Counsel on the largest police misconduct verdict in Michigan history and the largest verdict in Michigan this year! On November 3, 2016, a jury in the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan returned a $36,600,000 against Genesee County Deputies for using excessive force against a man arrested for drunken driving. Click the link below for details. This is one of many seven figure verdicts and settlements that I have obtained for my clients in civil rights and personal injury cases. http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/11/06/jury-awards-36m-verdict-genesee-county-police-brutality-case/93287248/ In addition to civil rights cases, I also specialize in working with small businesses. Prior to becoming an attorney I owned and operated a nightclub in Hamtramck. This experience has led to a lifelong interest in the formation and operation of small businesses. My services are unique because I understand how small business owners need personal and affordable attention from their attorneys. Our legal services include civil rights litigation, business services, commercial litigation, auto accidents, personal injury, criminal law and medical marijuana consulting. Call me at 248-251-0001 to discuss your case today.

Kevin is one of the founders of Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C. Kevin has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers In America in the practice are of Employment Law – Individuals. Kevin has also been named the Best Lawyers’ 2017 & 2020 Concord Employment Law – Individuals “Lawyer of the Year.” Only a single lawyer in each practice in each community is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” He has been chosen for inclusion in the New-England-Super-Lawyers in the Employment Law category for representing employees. Only 5% of the lawyers in New England receive the Super Lawyers honor. Kevin has received an “AV-Preeminent” rating, the highest available in Martindale-Hubbell Directory, a nationwide publication which independently rates lawyers on the basis of their peer’s opinion. He has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America by Woodward and White, a peer-reviewed publication, for his work in representing employees in employment law. In the area of employment law, Kevin focuses his practice on representing employees. He regularly represents employees before the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Kevin is committed to representing employees in all aspects of employment litigation such as Sexual Harassment; Discrimination; Retaliation; Wrongful Discharge; Family and Medical Leave and Whistleblower Complaints. Previously, Kevin was elected by other employment lawyers to serve as President of National Employment Lawyers Association, New Hampshire Chapter and has authored articles and been invited as a lecturer for other lawyers on employment law issues. In addition to representing employees, Kevin also protects the interests of victims in personal injury and automobile accidents, as well as workers’ compensation claims.

Franklyn M. Gimbel founded Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP after serving as an Assistant United States Attorney from 1963 through 1968. His experience as a federal prosecutor has proven invaluable in developing a successful private criminal defense law practice Over the years, Frank has expanded his practice into civil litigation, including complex business, communications and First Amendment cases. He has represented small businesses and large corporations, as well as individuals ranging from working men and women, to judges, CEOs and other professionals. No person's problem is too insignificant or too complicated. To schedule a consultation with Mr. Gimbel, visit his website, or call 414-271-1440.

Steven I. Melocowsky is a founder of Melocowsky and Melocowsky. He provides legal commentary for local television stations such as FOX Ct News and WFSB regarding high profile criminal and civil trials. Attorney Melocowsky handles personal injury and negligence claims, criminal matters, family matters and assists with real estate closings. He has extensive litigation experience in Hartford, Tolland, Middlesex, New Britain and Windham counties as well as local Probate Courts. Attorney Melocowsky has successfully represented individuals against major insurance companies, municipalities, hospitals and large businesses. He has also defended criminal clients and has served as a mentor for other local counsel. Attorney Melocowsky is associated with AARP, ARAG, Hyatt Legal Plans and Legal Club of America. He has conducted seminars for local insurance companies and lectures at the University of Connecticut. Attorney Melocowsky graduated from the University of Miami Law School in 1996 and the University of Connecticut in 1993. He remains actively involved in the local Hartford county community teaching, coaching, and providing legal assistance to many local organizations including a local womens group and other non-profit and charitable organizations. Attorney Melocowsky is also a successful triathlete.

As an Attorney for the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, Kazarian handled hundreds of serious criminal cases each month, dealing with issues ranging from, but not limited to new filings, preliminary hearings, bail hearings, pretrial status conferences, trial preparation and investigation, presentation of mitigation, motions for dismissal, suppression motions, appointment and consultation with various defense experts, court trial, jury trial, jury selection, sentencing, and various probation issues and expungements. Alexandra Kazarian is well known for her aggressive representation of clients and extensive experience as a trial lawyer. Alexandra handles White Collar Fraud cases, Theft Related Crimes, Expungements, Drug Offenses, Juvenile Crimes, Domestic Violence , Lewd Conduct, and Arson cases throughout Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Orange County. She tries most of her cases in the Norwalk Courthouse in Norwalk, CA, as well as the Downtown LA Criminal Courts Building. Throughout her practice, she has defended clients in over 35 Criminal Jury Trials against charges including municipal code violations, battery, domestic violence, drug possession, drug sales, prostitution, child abuse, assault, robbery, robbery with gang enhancements, DUI, DUI with injury, sexual battery, and murder. Alexandra defends clients against any and all possible misdemeanor and felony charges. If you need a felony attorney, misdemeanor attorney, or expungement lawyer, please contact The Law Office of Alexandra Kazarian today.

Nicholas (Cole) Douglas is a partner at Cochran Douglas, which has its offices in Tacoma, Washington. Concentrating his practice on personal injury matters, ranging from car accidents to product liability and wrongful death, he also takes on sexual abuse cases, serving clients throughout the state of Washington. Douglas is a compassionate and empathic attorney, taking the time to listen to his clients and answering all their questions. He provides personalized solutions for each of his clients cases and understands the pain they must be going through, especially when they are injured by another person’s careless actions. Graduating cum laude and with dean’s list honors, Douglas obtained his Juris Doctor from the Seattle University School of Law. He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Willamette University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management. Douglas is licensed to practice in Washington and before the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington. He has received much recognition for his contributions to the field of law, including being named to the Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 by The National Trial Lawyers, and receiving an Avvo rating of 10 out of 10. Douglas was also recently selected to the 40 Under 40 List by the South Sound Business Journal. Douglas has also consistently been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers since 2018. Active in his affiliations with the legal community, Douglas is a member of the Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inns of Court, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the King County Bar Association and the Thurston County Bar Association. He is also an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice and the past president of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association’s New & Young Lawyers Section.

Kevin Riché is a lifelong resident of South Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (History) degree from Louisiana State University, followed by Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law degrees from the LSU Paul Hebert Law Center, where he graduated with honors and received multiple academic and trial advocacy awards.​ ​​ Kevin has over 10 years of litigation and trial experience throughout Louisiana. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in many legal practice areas, including personal injury, insurance claims and coverage, workers' compensation, offshore and maritime claims, successions, medical malpractice, contract and lease disputes, and others.​​ Kevin lives in Madisonville with his beautiful wife Emily and their three sons.

Josh Cantwell's practice involves several areas of civil litigation including handling personal injury claims, construction litigation, community association law, insurance bad faith litigation, product liability, commercial disputes, environmental litigation, and maritime cases. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Josh was selected as a member of the S.C. Bar’s Leadership Academy Class of 2011. While in law school, he served as a judicial extern for the Honorable David C. Norton, U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina. In 2018, he was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star.