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.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 41+ Years Experience
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About Richard G. Witkowski at a Glance
Richard G. Witkowski is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, litigation, and insurance. 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. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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)
Practice Areas Explained
Richard G. Witkowski's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard G. Witkowski handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Trusts in Cleveland
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Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Cleveland
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard G. Witkowski is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
Insurance Law in Cleveland
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose Richard G. Witkowski
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Richard G. Witkowski's practice in the field of trusts, business, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard G. Witkowski brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio and California, Richard G. Witkowski can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and litigation, Richard G. Witkowski can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Richard G. Witkowski attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Richard G. Witkowski Handles in Cleveland
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