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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Kristine Greenholt

Jan 30, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Richard R. "Rick" Symons's office during my recent legal matter

Honestly, I can't thank Richard R. "Rick" Symons enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Workers' Compensation Law - Employers and it shows in the resu...

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Stacey Collier

Jan 30, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Richard R. "Rick" Symons's office during my recent legal matter

Honestly, I can't thank Richard R. "Rick" Symons enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Workers' Compensation Law - Employers and it shows in the resu...

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Misty Weissnat

Jan 30, 2026

Outstanding experience with Richard R. "Rick" Symons in Grand Rapids - truly the best legal team

Honestly, I can't thank Richard R. "Rick" Symons enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Workers' Compensation Law - Employers and it shows in the resu...

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Orlando Kris

Jan 30, 2026

Great people who truly care at Richard R. "Rick" Symons - the best legal team in Michigan

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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Ricardo Abshire

Jan 30, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of Richard R. "Rick" Symons and staff

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to Richard R. "Rick" Symons. They helped me out big time with my Workers' Compensation Law - Employers issue and kept me inf...