Biography

Co-Chair of the Firm's Business and Financial Client Service Department, Dick practices exclusively in that department with an emphasis on securities law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture, capital, corporate finance and corporate governance.  He has also served as lead issuer’s counsel in various public securities offerings in which GH&R clients obtained more than $2 billion in proceeds.  He has negotiated and closed numerous acquisitions, mergers and/or sales of public and closely held companies.  In addition, Dick routinely counsels boards of directors and executive management on a variety of corporate governance and securities law issues.

Dick’s favorite thing about practicing law is, “being part of the client’s team and being a valued counselor.”  His proudest professional accomplishment was when he lead the securities work for Jacor Communications and helped them grow rapidly into a multi-billion dollar company before eventually being acquired by Clear Channel. His dedication to his clients and the service he provides them shows in the accomplishments he has received. 

In both 2001 and 2002, Dick was one of less than 100 U.S. attorneys recognized as a "Client Service All Star" for delivering “truly outstanding client service” based on client nominations in a survey of Fortune 1000 companies, conducted by The BTI Consulting Group.  Dick was one of only 21 lawyers to receive this distinction in two consecutive years.  Based on the grading and comments of his peers, Dick was named one of The Best Lawyers in America from 2005-2007 for his work in Corporate Law, an “Ohio’s Super Lawyer” in 2005 and 2006, and is recognized with an AV Rating, the highest rating given to lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell.

Outside of the office, Dick enjoys spending time with his family. He has coached his son’s Odyssey of the Mind team to four consecutive Kentucky State Championships.

Law School

J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1982
L.L.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 1989

Education

B.S., Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh, 1978

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
State of Ohio
State of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania

Affiliations

Association for Corporate Growth
Leadership Northern Kentucky
Cincinnati Bar Association