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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Charlene Frami

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...

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Alice Johns-Dicki

Jan 30, 2026

Would recommend Richard R. "Rick" Symons for sure to anyone in Grand Rapids needing legal help

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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Eva Prohaska

Jan 30, 2026

Reliable lawyer you can count on - Richard R. "Rick" Symons provided excellent service throughout

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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Elizabeth Kub

Jan 30, 2026

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

Richard R. "Rick" Symons has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with...

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Drew Reichert

Jan 30, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from Richard R. "Rick" Symons

Really glad I found Richard R. "Rick" Symons for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If yo...