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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Darla Wisoky

Jan 30, 2026

Solid work and professional service from Richard R. "Rick" Symons in Grand Rapids for Michigan residents

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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Kellie Nader

Jan 30, 2026

A huge weight off my shoulders thanks to the amazing work of Richard R. "Rick" Symons

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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Matthew Dach

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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Steven Larson

Jan 30, 2026

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

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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Freda Buckridge

Jan 30, 2026

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

I was really stressed about my case in Grand Rapids, but Richard R. "Rick" Symons made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled...