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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Seth Veum

Jan 30, 2026

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

Super helpful and professional staff at Richard R. "Rick" Symons's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support and...

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Sarah Friesen

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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Gabriel D'Amore

Jan 30, 2026

So glad I called Richard R. "Rick" Symons to handle my Workers' Compensation Law - Employers case in Grand Rapids

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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Flora Carter

Jan 30, 2026

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

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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Minnie Hackett

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...