Richard O. Milster
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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: the good, the bad, and everything in between. He is a litigator, after all, 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:

  1. Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, 1980
  2. Juris Doctor, University of Louisville School of Law, 1983

Admissions:

  1. State of Michigan, 1983
  2. U.S. District Court, Eastern Division of Michigan, 1987
  3. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1990

Professional Associations:

  1. Bay County Bar Association – Past President, Treasurer, Board of Directors and Law Day Chairman
  2. State Bar of Michigan
  3. Case Evaluator for the Bay County Circuit Courts

Community Activities and Associations:

  • Charter Organizer and Moderator of the People’s Law School Presented by the Bay County Bar Association
  • First Presbyterian Church of Bay City – Past Deacon Elder, Member of the Board of Trustees and Chairperson of the Personnel Committee
  • Trustee of Bay City Elks BPOE #88
  •  Rotary Club of Bay City
  • Michigan State University Alumni Association
  • Past President; Charter Organizing Member and Current Board Member of the MSU Club of Bay County
  • JOPPA Lodge #315 Free and Accepted Masons and Scottish Rite Valley of Bay City
  • Bay City Central Booster Club and current Co-Chair of the Bay City Central Alumni and Friends Endowment Fund