“My company hired Adam Richards and Cooper Elliott to represent us in a business contract dispute case. Being out of state, we needed an Ohio lawyer to handle our Ohio legal issue. Adam is an extremely thorough, detailed, patient, and knowledgable attorney. He kept us informed throughout the process and case. Cooper Elliott has more than adequate attorneys, support personnel, and financial strength to compete with any adversary. I would highly recommend Adam Richards and Cooper Elliott to anyone needing legal services.”
- Admitted to The National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 40 Under 40”
- SuperLawyers Rising Star
- Achieved top 15 verdict in Franklin County, Ohio
- Long drive champion
- More than a decade of experience of litigating cases throughout the U.S.
- Did presentation on being a trial lawyer in 6th grade
- Voted as one of Super Lawyers Rising Stars, which is an honor awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Ohio under 40, each year since 2014
In terms of results, Adam has served as lead counsel in numerous matters resulting in large verdicts, awards, and settlements, including leading trials and hearings resulting in six, seven, and eight-figure verdicts, including a verdict in excess of $10.5 Million in 2023. He also has achieved more than $8 million in legal malpractice results since 2020. Adam’s litigation practice is now focused on handling complex wrongful death and serious injury, legal malpractice, business, contract, employment, and abuse matters.
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Professional Memberships
- American Association for Justice
- Ohio Association for Justice
- Central Ohio Association for Justice
- Ohio Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
ADAM'S MISSION
“I fight for the underdog and hold accountable those who inflict harm or damage on my clients. I want to give my clients a voice, achieve their desired outcome, and effectively get them the compensation they deserve.”
Representative Verdicts and Settlements
- $1,157,581.93 Arbitration award achieved in ownership dispute.
- Confidential Settlement for physician subjected to handicap discrimination and retaliation.
- $638,845 Arbitration for a CEO who was terminated without cause.
- Confidential Settlement for multiple victims of abuse by teacher.
- Confidential Settlement for a student abused by a teacher.
- $831,560 Jury Verdict for personal injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident.
- Confidential Settlement for breach of a marketing agreement.
- $195,000 Settlement for a bicyclist struck by a car.
