Richard R. "Rick" Symons

Richard R. "Rick" Symons

Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2005

About Richard

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.

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.

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4.5 / 5

39 Reviews

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Sylvester Haag

Jan 30, 2026

Richard R. "Rick" Symons did a great job handling my complex Workers' Compensation Law - Employers case from start to finish

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Richard R. "Rick" Symons. They know Workers' Compensation Law - Employers inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exact...

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Peggy Schneider

Jan 30, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at Richard R. "Rick" Symons in Grand Rapids - they are amazing

Best lawyer for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers in Grand Rapids. Period. I've seen others, but Richard R. "Rick" Symons is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to...

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Sylvia Gusikowski

Jan 30, 2026

Many thanks to Richard R. "Rick" Symons for the hard work and dedication to my legal matter

Best lawyer for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers in Grand Rapids. Period. I've seen others, but Richard R. "Rick" Symons is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to...

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Travis Schimmel

Jan 30, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Richard R. "Rick" Symons's firm

I've already told all my friends and family about Richard R. "Rick" Symons. If you need Workers' Compensation Law - Employers help in Michigan, they're the ones to see without any doubt. They are loca...

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Casey Hodkiewicz

Jan 30, 2026

Top notch experts in Grand Rapids - Richard R. "Rick" Symons is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

If you need a Workers' Compensation Law - Employers lawyer, Richard R. "Rick" Symons is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the...