With over four decades of experience, Attorney Richard C. Alkire is a trusted advocate for clients across Ohio, specializing in personal injury law and professional ethics. Richard has represented individuals and families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from automobile accidents, medical malpractice, products liability, and premises liability. He is also highly experienced in employer intentional tort cases, ensuring workplace injuries are properly addressed under Ohio law.
In addition to his personal injury practice, Richard represents attorneys and judges facing professional discipline before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct, formerly the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Ohio Supreme Court. His expertise in ethics and professional responsibility law has established him as a respected leader in this specialized area.
Richard’s distinguished career includes admission to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 4th, 6th, and 11th Circuits, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. A certified Civil Trial Law Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2002, Richard has earned recognition for his meticulous preparation and advocacy in complex civil litigation, including high-stakes claims against major corporations.
He has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as Chair of the Ohio Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, Past President of the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, and Past President of the Ohio Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Richard is also a life member of the Eighth District Judicial Conference and an active participant in the Cleveland Metropolitan and Ohio State Bar Associations.
Richard earned his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. His decades of dedicated service to clients and the legal profession reflect his commitment to achieving justice and upholding the highest ethical standards.
