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Adam P. Richards

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Adam Richards is a successful litigation attorney who leads with conviction and a desire to protect his clients. He believes strongly in justice. He thrives on fighting for the underdog. He wants to give his clients a voice and achieve their desired outcome.

At his core, Adam respects people who work hard and are straightforward. He values loyalty, transparency, selflessness, and candor. He takes pride in holding those accountable who have an undeserved or inflated sense of entitlement. He loathes those who take advantage of someone due to their position in life or lack of influence. Adam’s no-nonsense approach to legal representation makes him a skilled fighter and someone you want in your corner when going to battle.

“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.”
Mark George
  • Admitted to The National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 40 Under 40”
  • SuperLawyers Rising Star
  • More than a decade of experience of litigating cases throughout the U.S.
  • Achieved top 15 verdict in Franklin County, Ohio
  • Long drive champion
  • 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
  • Did presentation on being a trial lawyer in 6th grade

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.

  • Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
  • United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • 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

*The outcome of any client’s case will depend on the particular legal and factual circumstances of the case.
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    Recent Reviews

    Brian HewittBrian Hewitt
    03:46 23 Mar 24
    I worked with Adam Richards and his team. They were empathetic to my situation and extremely professional. I don't know what I... would have done without their expert guidance and counsel. Adam really knows his stuff, and it was clear he had an excellent rapport with all who assisted in the case. Adam's communication abilities were next level. I never had to worry about getting ahold of him when needed. I know he and his team will continue to knock it out of the park for all future clients like they did for me.read more
    Chris SullivanChris Sullivan
    14:10 02 Mar 24
    My husband, Bob and I were injured in an automobile accident in December, 2022 when someone came through a Stop sign. We... contacted Cooper Elliott, and were fortunate to work with Sean Alto and Kaela King. They came to our home several times to meet us and discuss the case, and got to know us personally as well as professionally. They really care about their clients! In addition, Michael Tonovitz stayed in contact with us to keep us informed on the progress of the case, which was resolved to our satisfaction.We highly recommend this law firm for personal injury!read more
    Dads SpecialtyDads Specialty
    14:06 15 Feb 24
    Highly Recommend Jon with Cooper & Elliott firm. He was very responsive and went above and beyond to help with our situation. ... Can't thank him enough for everything he has done for us. He will be our "Guy" moving forward for any legal help!!read more
    Ayesha AnsariAyesha Ansari
    23:14 25 Jan 24
    Excellent firm i am so glad I found cooper Elliot. My attorneys Jon and Adam helped me through the entire process
    Benjamin RoshBenjamin Rosh
    11:55 10 Jan 24
    Katie FarinaKatie Farina
    15:39 21 Dec 23
    I am so glad I found cooper Elliot. My attorneys Jon and Adam helped me through the entire process. After a traumatic experience... in my life I was confused and in pain. They worked tirelessly to become familiar with all the details of my story and represented me in a way that made me more able to process and understand the trauma myself. This was huge for me, while there’s still healing to do, I can do that work now instead of staying in a purgatory of cognitive dissonance. They didn’t just win justice for me, they are a significant part of my healing journey. They were validating, non judgmental, honest, and knowledgeable.read more
    Candy m wilsonCandy m wilson
    02:15 19 Dec 23
    Cindi RourkCindi Rourk
    17:29 15 Dec 23
    Excellent firm. The firm was referred to us for a commercial dispute. Bart Keyes is a master negotiator and kept us informed at... all times. Highly recommend.read more
    Val HernandezVal Hernandez
    01:19 10 Dec 23
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    16:10 08 Dec 23
    Jonathan Bond handled a personal injury claim for me quickly with maximum results. He’s pleasant and enjoyable to work with, as... well as compassionate. The firm handled all the legwork of getting medical records and copies of paperwork, which not all firms do. I would recommend Jonathan to anyone and would definitely go back to him if the need were to arise again.read more
    Joe MillerJoe Miller
    12:19 02 Sep 23
    Very satisfied! We dealt with Bart Keyes who showed genuine interest in our situation. Bart was always very quick to respond when... we had questions and kept us informed throughout the case. If you need legal representation for a commercial real estate dispute we highly recommend Bart and the Cooper Elliot firm!read more
    Melanie ZookMelanie Zook
    08:42 23 Jul 23
    I honestly struggle to find the words to describe how incredible this firm is, especially Jeffrey Kenny and Sean Alto. 7 years... ago, my family started a journey through a nightmare. When the criminal justice system fell woefully short, Jeff agreed to take on our incredibly challenging and lengthy case, with no other reason than that it was the right thing to do, and he believed we deserved justice. There were so many times when I would have understood if they walked away, but they refused and vowed to get us the justice we deserved, and almost 7 years later, they have given my family just that. I will never, ever, forget what they have done for us. We were never just another case. They made us feel like we were their ONLY case! Thank you will never come close to the gratitude and respect I have for Jeff and Sean, as well as for Cooper Elliott. They will be superheroes in our home, forever!read more
    CM BuzzardCM Buzzard
    15:30 21 Jul 23
    Everyone from top to bottom in this company is always polite and ready to help. And no matter what is thrown their way, it's... handled quickly and skillfully. Whoever represents you will show themselves to be a master in their craft. You can feel safe working with Cooper Elliott.read more
    Matt BoazMatt Boaz
    11:20 16 Jun 23
    I would highly recommend Cooper Elliott to any of my friends and family! Chip Cooper was extremely helpful guiding me through a... difficult process. Chip was patient with me and provided feedback during the process that kept me informed until the desired outcome was achieved. There were interactions with other staff of the firm (whose names I do not know) that were helpful as well, I was impressed with the entire team!read more
    Jason HickJason Hick
    06:30 17 May 23
    Adam Richards is the best attorney I have ever met. He is responsive and very patient (I had a lot of questions) and he truly... cares. He fought hard for me and he stands up to the bully. he is not afraid to take on anyone. Anytime I hear someone who has a legal issue I go out of my way to recommend Adam. He is unlike any attorney I have ever met. He is compassionate and he always answers his phone. There is no way I would have got the results I received with any other attorney. He was a bulldog in my case and really went to bat for me. Words cant express how grateful I am to him. His actions personally affected my life in a very positive way. He protected me in so many ways I couldn't begin to name them. It is a great feeling when you know your attorney outmatches the other party's attorney and it is obvious.read more
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