Richard Rezie
About Richard Rezie
Richard Rezie serves as a Partner and Appellate Practice Group Manager at Gallagher Sharp, where he has worked since 2001. He specializes in defending insurance carriers and has a strong background in both pre-trial and post-trial proceedings.
Work at Gallagher Sharp LLP
Richard Rezie has served as a Partner and Appellate Practice Group Manager at Gallagher Sharp since 2001. He has worked in this role for 23 years, contributing to the firm's reputation in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area. His responsibilities include overseeing appellate matters and providing strategic guidance in complex legal cases.
Education and Expertise
Richard Rezie holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the State University of New York College at Oneonta, where he studied from 1993 to 1996. He earned his Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Case Western Reserve University School of Law between 1996 and 1999. Additionally, he participated in a program at Harvard University focused on Ukrainian studies in 1995.
Background
Richard Rezie has extensive experience in both pre-trial and post-trial proceedings at state and federal levels. His practice focuses on defending insurance carriers against claims of bad faith, unfair claims practices, and breach of contract. He also has significant experience in handling toxic tort and environmental coverage claims.
Achievements
Richard Rezie has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® for Insurance Law. He has successfully assisted clients in obtaining seven-figure recoveries. Additionally, he authored an article on Ohio's Savings Statute, R.C. 2305.19, which discusses its multiple uses under certain circumstances.