The Kitch Firm is pleased to celebrate and announce the 93rd birthday of co-founder Richard A. Kitch on February 23rd. Mr. Kitch’s legal career, spanning six decades, includes many noteworthy awards and accomplishments including his instrumental work in tort reform. He also holds the honor of being a fellow of the American College of Trial Attorneys whose membership is limited to 1% of the trial attorneys in a state.

“Dick has been an icon for intense client focus, legal preparedness, civility, and interpersonal warmth, principles he has caused to emanate in the firm generally. We all appreciate that Dick has always remained accessible to everyone in the firm, regardless of level, and committed to any firm event that promotes staff collegiality. Happy Birthday Dick and please accept the gratitude of the firm now more than 200 current employees for all you have done as founder, leader, colleague and friend.”
-Greg Drutchas

“I recall interviewing with Mr. Kitch in 1975 on a cold Saturday morning in his office. I was thoroughly impressed during the interview. I considered myself lucky to be offered a position as an Associate with the firm. I learned quickly from judges, attorneys, and clients how respected Mr. Kitch was and still is. When I tried my first case Mr. Kitch made it a point to talk to me every day about the case and to offer his insight into trial strategy. Fortunately I won the case. I have always been proud to say that I am a Kitch attorney. Happy Birthday Mr. Kitch.”
-Ron Wagner

“Richard A. Kitch started a defense firm based upon a simple formula; Be careful in analysis, strict in study and authoritative in argument, frequently relying on legal citation. Being taught a great deal, we worked hard and had a lot of fun together as our work lives and our home lives merged. Our firm grew because we included our clients into our own lives. We gave our clients more than we took from them and were trusted with the trials of their cases because of Mr. Kitch’s support of on every occasion.”
– Ralph F. Valitutti, Jr.

“On behalf of the over 200 employees of Kitch located in Michigan, Illinois and Ohio, I want to wish Dick Kitch a Happy 93rd Birthday. I still remember meeting Mr. Kitch in the firm library in 1990. Mr. Kitch wanted to know what I was working on and quickly helped me find the answer to a legal issue that my client was facing. Over the last 30 plus years, I have turned to Mr. Kitch for advice on many legal and firm business issues. Thank you for always being there when we need your insight and advice.”
– Mark A. Wisniewski
Chair and Chief Executive Officer

Cheers to 93 years! Happy Birthday Richard A. Kitch

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