Richard spent his entire career fighting for the rights of others.  First in Ohio, at a well-established medical malpractice, personal injury, and estate planning law firm.  Then, after moving to Chicago in 2007, Richard took his passion for representing individuals to a national consumer rights law firm.  In his career, Richard represented individuals and businesses in over 20 states, recovering over $3,000,000 for them.  Richard's expertise, integrity, and commitment to his clients earned him the respect and esteem of other attorneys and judges throughout the United States.

Before going to law school, Richard completed a double major in Accounting and Economics in three years, and a Master of Accountancy in two semesters; while completing his Master’s degree, Richard studied for and passed the CPA exam. After the getting his Master's degree, Richard worked as the controller for a real estate conglomerate where he managed the financial reporting for several subsidized-housing projects, a manufacturing company, two hotels, and four commercial properties.

As the son of a missionary family, Richard was raised in Argentina and speaks fluent Spanish. Richard also has a working base in French, Italian, and Bulgarian, that he studies to improve every week.