Experience

Rich focuses his practice on litigation of complex commercial matters in state and federal courts. Rich also has experience in probate litigation including will contests and guardianship/conservatorship matters as well as disputes involving trust agreements. He has litigated disputes among suppliers and manufacturers in the automotive industry in both state and federal court.

Rich also leads Varnum's E-Discovery Task Force, where he advises clients on matters relating to the preservation and production of electronically stored information as well as best practices for companies in retaining data. He has handled all forms of alternative dispute resolution including facilitative mediation, arbitration, and case evaluation under the Michigan Court Rules.

Education

• Wayne State University Law School
  Detroit, Michigan
  J.D., magna cum laude,1996
• Grand Valley State University
  Allendale, Michigan
  B.A., English, 1992

Bar Admissions

• United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
• Unite States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
• United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
• Michigan Supreme Court

Community Activities

• Legacy Christian School (Board)
• Grand Rapids Jaycees (Counsel to Board of Director)
• Crystal Springs Country Club (Board Member)