Richard O. Milster
Shareholder
Phone: 989.893.3518
Fax: 989.894.2232
rmilster@lambertleser.com
Practice Areas: Commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, workers’ compensation, family law, probate, real estate, general law
Richard Milster tells it like it is. He is a litigator, and that's serious business. Rich recognizes that, to make good decisions, his clients need information. They need to know not only the likelihood of attaining their desired outcome but also the potential costs of getting there.
Rich represents both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial, personal injury and family law litigation. He focuses on helping his clients get through the emotional aspects that are virtually always present in litigation, while pressing forward to get their cases resolved as efficiently as possible. This requires quick evaluation of the merits of pursuing or defending a lawsuit combined with thorough trial preparation and vigorous and aggressive representation at trial.
“I strive to help my clients stay as productive as possible in their own businesses while I handle the business of litigation,” Rich says. “No one wants to be tied up in legal battles, so I work hard to achieve the desired results and help my clients get the litigation behind them.”
Rich has broad general practice experience in the state courts. As such, he is often called upon to evaluate other cases in litigation. He demonstrates his commitment to the Bay City area in other ways as well, by serving in a variety of leadership roles.
“You have to realize that to help your community prosper, you have to be active,” Rich says. “Join community groups; chair a fundraiser. You can help make good, concrete things happen.”
He sees a lot of good things happening at Lambert, Leser, Isackson, Cook & Giunta. “I’m proud to be part of this firm. Every attorney here demonstrates integrity, expertise and commitment. We practice law at its highest level.”
To get in touch with Rich, call 989.893.3518, or email him at rmilster@lambertleser.com.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, 1980
- Juris Doctor, University of Louisville School of Law, 1983
Admissions:
- State of Michigan, 1983
- U.S. District Court, Eastern Division of Michigan, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1990
Professional Associations:
- Bay County Bar Association – Past President, Treasurer, Board of Directors and Law Day Chairman
- State Bar of Michigan
- Case Evaluator for the Bay County Circuit Courts
Community Activities and Associations:
- MSU Club of Bay County Past President, Charter Organizing Member and Current Board Member
- Bay Area Community Foundation, Current Trustee
- Bay City Central Alumni and Friends Endowment Fund, Co-Chair
- Rotary Club of Bay County
- Michigan State University Alumni Association
- First Presbyterian Church of Bay City, Past Deacon, Elder, Trustee and Chairperson of the Personnel Committee
- JOPPA Lodge #315 Free and Accepted Masons and Scottish Rite Valley of Bay City
- Bay City Elks BPOE #88, Past Trustee