Atty. Richard A. Kitch
Richard Kitch is a co-founder and a past President of Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. In 2019, the firm celebrated its 50th year in business, and Mr.
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Richard A. Kitch is a Principal based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and health care. Educated at Wayne State University (LL.B., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan (1955 Chairman Panel - Attorney Discipline Board 1983— Member, Sections on: Negligence Healthcare Law) State Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Kitch is a co-founder and a past President of Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook
- In 2019, the firm celebrated its 50th year in business, and Mr. Kitch marked his 64th year practicing law
- Mr. Kitch remains active in the firm
- Throughout his law career, Mr. Kitch has concentrated on the representation of health care providers, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and various other product manufacturers
- Mr. Kitch is a fellow of the American College of Trial Attorneys whose membership is limited to 1% of the trial attorneys in a state
- He has been widely published and a speaker on trial issues many times in the past 50 years
- He has been a member and chairman of various committees of the U.S
- District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, State Bar of Michigan and the Detroit Bar Association and has been featured on numerous occasions in legal publications
- Mr. Kitch was given “Star Search” credentials by Super Lawyers, indicating a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
- Only five percent of the attorneys in the state are given “Star Search” credentials
- He is AV Peer Review Rated by LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
- The AV Peer Review rating is the highest rating allowed
- It attests to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary
- He was also recognized as a Leading Lawyer in 2021 and 2022
- This recognition is based on a survey of their peers
- Mr. Kitch is a member of various national organizations involved in his area of practice and has been widely recognized for his extensive, successful efforts to secure Tort Reform
- Professional Summary •fellow - American College of Trial Lawyers •Former Director, Michigan Hospital Association Insurance Company, member claims committee •Former Director, FinCor, Inc. Board of Directors, member of underwriting and claims and risk management committees •Former Vice President of Board of Directors at St. John Macomb Oakland Hospitals, Chairman Quality Committee •Member, Board of Directors of East Region St. John Providence Health System, member of quality committees •Received Michigan Hospital Association 1992 Special Recognition Award for service to the healthcare industry •Member Board of Directors of American University of the Caribbean Medical School •Life Member, Federal Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference •State Bar of Michigan - Former Chairman, Committee on Insurance Claims Review - Michigan State Bar Foundation •Attorney Discipline Board - Chairman, Tri-County Hearing Panel •Michigan Health and Hospital Association - Member, Task Force on Malpractice Arbitration - Member and Consultant, Multiple Task Forces on Medical Liability Reform Insights & News March, 2025 - Recent Highlights A Lifetime of Dedication to Law: Richard Kitch to Receive Excellence in Defense Award February, 2023 - Recent Highlights Cheers to 93 years!
- Happy Birthday Richard A. Kitch February, 2022 - Recent Highlights 23 Kitch Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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