Respected and Trusted by Our Peers

Rittgers & Rittgers has built an impressive list of accolades from our clients and peers in the legal community. Our reputation is the result of the skill and work ethic we apply to every case, as well as our client-centered approach to the practice of law. If another attorney refers your case to us, it's because that attorney knows we won't take you or your case for granted. We take steps to ensure that every case gets the effort and attention it deserves.

Many of our cases are referred to us by former clients and our fellow attorneys. The trust they place in us is a comment on the quality of our work and the level of service we provide.

2018 Results

Personal Injury Results:

$5 Million Settlement – Truck Driver At-Fault for Wrongful Death A family lost a loving husband and father when a truck driver acted carelessness and needlessly endangered the lives of all Ohio drivers. The insurance company that insured the truck explored numerous avenues to escape its responsibility to pay the full value of the case...
$2.75 Million Settlement – Child Injured During Sporting Event A young child’s life was changed forever after a head injury at a sporting event. Facing an uphill battle because of numerous laws that restricted the chance of recovery, the case was resolved through a mediation that resulted in a $2,750,000 settlement...
$2.1 Million Settlement – Nursing Home Error A loving mother and wife was in a nursing home when she suffered a life altering injury as a result of a nursing home employee’s failure to properly secure her in a transport vehicle. She passed away several months later at a local hospital due to other complications...
$1.1 Million Settlement – Motorcycle Crash An elderly man failed to yield to a motorcycle causing a crash that killed a woman who was riding on the back of a motorcycle operated by her husband. She was not wearing a helmet and did not survive the crash. The settlement was for the total insurance policy limits...
$700,000 Settlement – Pennsylvania Tractor Trailer Crash A truck and car collided in a head-on collision on a two-lane road in Pennsylvania. The truck driver claimed our client came into his lane before swerving back to his own lane. The toxicology report indicated our client had marijuana in his blood and the black box data showed that his speed...
$500,000 Settlement – Burn Injury Children and teenagers started a bonfire during a graduation party that badly burned our client, a young boy, who was sitting close to the fire. The insurance company refused to offer any money since the boy’s own brother was not covered under the policy and he admitted to starting the fire...

Criminal Defense Results:

No Charges Filed – Rape Accusation Our client was accused of rape after a friendship he had with a woman turned romantic. After a night of drinking and sex in downtown Cincinnati, the woman claimed she was forcibly raped. The woman had often expressed guilt when flirting with our client because of having a boyfriend...
Charge Dismissed – School Threat Our client was accused of leaving a note on his desk that stated he wanted to kill another student and “shoot up” the school. He was charged with Making False Alarms. The prosecutor refused any reduction, so Steve Kilburn filed a motion to dismiss that was ultimately granted by the Court...
Not Guilty Verdict – Public Indecency After a tumultuous upbringing, a teenager who was upset with her mother, accused her mother’s boyfriend of masturbating in front of her. No plea was offered by the prosecutor that did not include at least ten days of jail and a criminal conviction that would impact our client’s job...
Not Guilty Verdict – Theft Our client was charged with theft after she mistakenly accepted a package from UPS that was addressed to a neighbor. Nicholas Graman successfully showed that UPS had delivered the package to the incorrect address and that our client accepted the package without knowing it was not hers...
Not Guilty Verdict – Gross Sexual Imposition A juvenile was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with another juvenile in a basement after school. The Warren County Prosecutor’s office refused any plea to a non-sexual offense given the accusations. During trial, Gus Lazarus and Charlie M. Rittgers successfully demonstrated...
Not Guilty Verdict - Underage Possession and Consumption After being found in a bathroom with her highly intoxicated friend, our client admitted to drinking when she was questioned by the police. Despite her admission to consuming alcohol, attorney Nicholas Graman successfully argued that there was no proof the consumption occurred...
Successful Plea – First Offense OVI Our client was charged with an OVI after a car crash in Hamilton County, Ohio. She submitted to standardized field sobriety tests and provided a breath sample. Her BrAC registered 0.158 which is roughly twice the legal limit in Ohio. Through plea negotiations, Charles M. Rittgers was able to facilitate...

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Charles Rittgers Sr. was extremely easy to work with and was able to resolve my issue most effectively. I most wholeheartedly recommend Rittgers & Rittgers to anyone looking for a lawyer.
Intelligent, professional, personable, knowledgeable, and caring are all words that come to mind when I think of my experience with the Rittgers firm.
The case settled prior to having to file a lawsuit for more than I had anticipated. I felt I was in good hands the entire process and was kept totally informed about what was going on...
[They] handled our claim very professionally and with much compassion. Mr. Rittgers and his staff worked very hard on our claim. We would recommend Rittgers & Rittgers very highly.
He gave me my life back. I can think of no higher praise. He knows the law and he listens and fights for his client. His advice is sound and in the client's best interest. Thank you Mr. Rittgers.

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Experience Matters Attention To Detail Proven Results

Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience. We represent clients in courts all over Ohio, including numerous cases argued before the Ohio Supreme Court. Our long experience in a wide range of cases helps us provide the answers you need quickly. It also allows us to remain on the cutting edge of Ohio law. Your outcome could depend on having an experienced lawyer by your side.

We know how much is at stake for you in the outcome of your legal issue. Every client deserves the careful attention, hard work and skill of an experienced attorney. The fact that 90 percent of our cases are referred to us by former clients and other attorneys is a testament to the quality of our work and the level of service we provide. We strive for perfection.

We have won multimillion- dollar recoveries and successfully defended many clients in criminal cases with national media coverage.

Experience Matters
- Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience. We represent clients in courts all over Ohio, including numerous cases argued before the Ohio Supreme Court. Our long experience in a wide range of cases helps us provide the answers you need quickly. It also allows us to remain on the cutting edge of Ohio law. Your outcome could depend on having an experienced lawyer by your side.
Attention To Detail
- We know how much is at stake for you in the outcome of your legal issue. Every client deserves the careful attention, hard work and skill of an experienced attorney. The fact that 90 percent of our cases are referred to us by former clients and other attorneys is a testament to the quality of our work and the level of service we provide. We strive for perfection.
Proven Results
- We have won multimillion- dollar recoveries and successfully defended many clients in criminal cases with national media coverage.

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