Atty. Richard G. Witkowski

Atty. Richard G. Witkowski

Rich Witkowski is a litigation attorney, certified fraud examiner, and certified public accountant (inactive). He specializes in accounting and legal malpractice, insurance coverage, and other commercial disputes.

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About Richard G. Witkowski at a glance

Richard G. Witkowski is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practforg at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. They haand 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985) and California (1989). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University (J.D., 1985) and Miami University (B.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rich Witkowski is a litigation attorney, certified fraud examiner, and certified public accountant (inactive)
  • He specializes in accounting and legal malpractice, insurance coverage, and other commercial disputes
  • Career Certified fraud examiner •Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter •Former financial analyst, Industrial First Inc. •Former insurance and risk manager, BP America Inc. •Former staff accountant, Arthur Andersen & Co. •Certified public accountant in Ohio (inactive) Publications and interviews •Quoted, ' Accountants' Malpractice Liability: Fewer Claims, But More Risks, ' Accounting Today (Oct. 3, 2019) •Author, ' 5 Circumstances an Engagement Letter Should Address, ' NGC Legal Insights (Spring 2016) •Author, ' Beware the Shell Company, ' NGC Legal Insights (Winter 2014-2015) •Author, ' Engagement Letter Risk Management Techniques, ' Travelers Accountants Risk Management Newsletter (October 2015) •Author, ' Beware the Shell Company: Scams Can Go Unnoticed, ' Hamilton County Law Library News (October 2015) •Quoted, ' Accounting Expert Witness-Selecting the Best, ' The Expert Institute blog (March 10, 2015) •Quoted, ' Tips for Reducing Professional Liability Risk in Business Valuation, ' American Institute of CPAs newsletter (Jan. 21, 2015) •Quoted, “ 7 Sneaky Ways Employees Steal and How to Prevent It, ” americanexpress.com (Nov. 12, 2013) •Author, “ Protect Your Biz from Injury Claims, ” Crain’s Cleveland Business (Sept. 9, 2013) •Quoted, “ How to Fraud-Proof Your Business, ” nfib.com (National Federation of Independent Business) (August, 2013) •Author, ' Does Your Contractor's Insurance Protect You?, ' NGC Legal Insights (Spring 2013) •Author, “ Simple Steps to Detect and Deter Employee Theft and Fraud, ” Crain’s Cleveland Business guest blog (posted March 7, 2013) •Author, “ Does Your Arbitration Clause Protect You? ” Crain’s Cleveland Business guest blog (posted Jan. 24, 2013) •Author, ' Simple Steps to Detect and Deter Employee Theft and Fraud, ' NGC Legal Insights (Winter 2012-2013) •Author, ' Does Your Arbitration Clause Protect You?, ' NGC Legal Insights (Fall 2012) •Author, ' How Much Time Do People Have to Sue Professionals for Negligence?, ' NGC Legal Insights (Spring 2012) Speaking engagements •Presenter, 'Risk Management,' to certified public accountants through the Brunswick Companies, insurance and risk management, in Fairlawn (August 14, 2018) •Presenter, webinar with Hanover Insurance Group of Worcester, Mass. (August 2, 2018) •Presenter, 'Are You Putting Your Firm at Risk?' Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland and Toledo, September-December 2017) •Presenter, 'If You See Something: What Should You Do?” Mega Tax Conference, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (Sept. 26, 2017) •Panelist, 'Stuck in the Middle: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest' CNA Insurance Companies' School of Risk Control Excellence, Webinar (Nov. 11, 2014) •Speaker, Risk Management & Ethics Boot Camp for Accountants, Oklahoma City (Aug 20, 2014)
  • Minneapolis (Aug. 21, 2014) •Co-presenter, 'Mitigating Malpractice Risk in Audit Engagements” OSCPA 2013 Columbus Accounting Show (Nov. 14, 2013) •Co-presenter, “Mitigating Malpractice Risk in Tax Engagements” OSCPA 2013 Columbus Accounting Show (Nov. 14, 2013) •Speaker, Risk Management & Ethics Boot Camp for Accountants, Tulsa (Aug. 23, 2013) •Panelist, 'Defending Large Damage/Weak Liability Claims' CNA Insurance Companies, Accountants & Lawyers Annual Defense Network, Chicago (Oct. 11, 2012) •Speaker, “Negotiating Arbitration Provisions: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly' Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc. 2012 Great Lakes Regional Conference, Cleveland (Sept. 13, 2012)

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practforg law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Richard G. Witkowski's law office located?
Richard G. Witkowski's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Richard G. Witkowski practiced law?
Richard G. Witkowski has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Richard G. Witkowski go to law school?
Richard G. Witkowski earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.B.A., 1976).
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What awards or recognition has Richard G. Witkowski receiandd?
Richard G. Witkowski's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
- 1985
B.B.A.
Miami University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1989

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