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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Reviews

4.5 / 5

39 Reviews

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Nelson Oberbrunner

Jan 30, 2026

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

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but Richard R. "Rick" Symons in Grand Rapids is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professiona...

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Oscar Rolfson

Jan 30, 2026

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

Richard R. "Rick" Symons is fantastic and very professional. Don't hesitate to hire them if you're in Michigan and need help. They really know their stuff and will go the extra mile to make sure you'r...

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Beatrice Bradtke

Jan 30, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by Richard R. "Rick" Symons for my Workers' Compensation Law - Employers case

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...

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Leigh Funk

Jan 30, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by Richard R. "Rick" Symons for my Workers' Compensation Law - Employers case

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...

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Eleanor Kub

Jan 30, 2026

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

Richard R. "Rick" Symons is fantastic and very professional. Don't hesitate to hire them if you're in Michigan and need help. They really know their stuff and will go the extra mile to make sure you'r...