Daniel A. Richards
About Daniel A. Richards
Daniel A. Richards is a partner at Weston Hurd in the Cleveland/Akron area, recognized for his expertise in appellate law and medical malpractice since 1994. He has contributed significantly to legal education and practice through various roles, including co-editor-in-chief of the OSBA’s Appellate Practice newsletter and frequent presenter at CLE seminars.
Work at Weston Hurd
Daniel A. Richards has served as a Partner at Weston Hurd since 1994, accumulating 30 years of experience in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area. He plays a significant role in the firm's Appellate Litigation Section, where he serves as Co-Chair. His extensive legal practice includes handling appeals across all appellate districts in Ohio, as well as cases before the Ohio Supreme Court, the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Education and Expertise
Daniel A. Richards earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where he studied from 1989 to 1992. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business/Commerce from Miami University, studying from 1985 to 1989. His expertise includes appellate practice, commercial insurance coverage, and business litigation matters.
Achievements
Since 2019, Daniel A. Richards has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants. He has received the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys’ (OACTA) Distinguished Service Award multiple times for authoring Amicus Curiae briefs in significant cases. He is also a founding member of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section.
Professional Involvement
Daniel A. Richards is actively involved in various legal organizations. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA) and has served as Chair of both OACTA's Medical Malpractice Section and Appellate Practice Section. He frequently presents at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars, sharing his knowledge on appellate practice and related topics.