Before retiring, Rich had more than three decades of contract and other civil litigation experience representing commercial entities, including secured and unsecured creditors, contractors, and project owners on a wide variety of matters

Rich’s clients recommended him to others for his:

• Deep and broad knowledge of state and federal courts, constituents, rules, and procedures.
• Practical focus on delivering targeted results.
• Preference for avoiding unnecessary conflict and expense.
• Carefully plotted and communicated strategy.
• Efficient, responsive, and cost-conscious service delivery.

Rich demonstrated his commitment to the profession and his community in many ways:

• As a volunteer mediator in the District of Columbia court system for more than 20 years.
• As a longtime member of the Maryland chief justice’s committee responsible for investigating the character and fitness of applicants to the Maryland Bar.
• As an adjunct professor at a top local law school.
• As a mentor to law students and new attorneys.
• As a frequent speaker on legal issues at area high schools.
• As a financial contributor to pro bono and legal service providers.
• Most importantly, as a lifelong volunteer advocate for indigent clients and organizations providing pro bono or low-cost legal services.