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Rick Lewandowski
Part of the Marko Law team in downtown Detroit, fighting every day for clients across Michigan.
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With more than 40 years of litigation experience, Richard G. Lewandowski brings a wealth of courtroom knowledge and trial advocacy to Marko Law. Throughout his distinguished career, he has represented clients in complex civil litigation, insurance defense, and federal civil rights cases, earning a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer and appellate advocate across Michigan.
Career at a Glance
Appellate Experience
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Michigan Court of Appeals
- Several published appellate decisions bearing his name
At Marko Law, Richard leverages decades of courtroom experience to advocate for individuals whose lives have been changed by serious injuries, civil rights violations, and negligence. His strategic approach, meticulous preparation, and deep understanding of litigation make him a valuable advocate for clients facing difficult legal challenges.
Beyond the Courtroom
Richard is a devoted husband and proud father. Married since 1995, he and his wife have raised two children who both pursued careers in medicine. Their daughter is a primary care physician, and their son is a psychiatry resident. Richard and his family are also excited to welcome their first grandchild.
As a lifelong baseball fan, Richard has coached the sport, played competitively, and has been a longtime Detroit Tigers season ticket holder. He brings that same passion, discipline, and competitive spirit to every case he handles.
With more than 40 years of litigation experience, Richard G. Lewandowski brings a wealth of courtroom knowledge and trial advocacy to Marko Law. Throughout his distinguished career, he has represented clients in complex civil litigation, insurance defense, and federal civil rights cases, earning a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer and appellate advocate across Michigan.
Career at a Glance
Appellate Experience
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Michigan Court of Appeals
- Several published appellate decisions bearing his name
At Marko Law, Richard leverages decades of courtroom experience to advocate for individuals whose lives have been changed by serious injuries, civil rights violations, and negligence. His strategic approach, meticulous preparation, and deep understanding of litigation make him a valuable advocate for clients facing difficult legal challenges.
Beyond the Courtroom
Richard is a devoted husband and proud father. Married since 1995, he and his wife have raised two children who both pursued careers in medicine. Their daughter is a primary care physician, and their son is a psychiatry resident. Richard and his family are also excited to welcome their first grandchild.
As a lifelong baseball fan, Richard has coached the sport, played competitively, and has been a longtime Detroit Tigers season ticket holder. He brings that same passion, discipline, and competitive spirit to every case he handles.
Michigan
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, South Dakota, State Courts of California & Colorado (Pro Hac Vice)
- Lowrey v LMPS & LMPJ, Inc, 313 Mich App 500, 503; 885 NW2d 638 (2015)
- Cahoo v SAS Analytics Inc, 912 F3d 887, 892 (CA 6, 2019)
- West v Dep’t of Natural Resources, NW2d; 2020 Mich. App. LEXIS 5069, at *1 (Ct App, Aug. 6, 2020)
- Sexton v. Cernuto, 18 F.4th 177 (6th Cir. 2021)
- Miller v. Mich. Dep't of Corr., No. 356430, 2022 Mich. App. LEXIS 5095 (Ct. App. Aug. 25, 2022), lv granted Miller v Dep't of Corrections, 511 Mich 860 (2023)
- Nugent v. Spectrum Juv. Just. Servs., 72 F.4th 135 (6th Cir. 2023)
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