Preparation = Success
in Litigation
Richard O. Milster
Rich is a litigator, and knows the disruptive, emotional, and often lengthy aspects that come with the litigation process. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial, family law and probate litigation.
“I believe my clients deserve a no-nonsense, no-surprises approach. They need to know not only the likelihood of attaining their desired outcome, but also the potential costs, and time, in getting there.”
Rich helps his clients get through the emotional aspects usually present in litigation, while also 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.
Rich has broad general practice experience in the state courts; as such, he is often called upon to evaluate other cases in litigation.
Educational & Professional Background
Education
● Juris Doctor, University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, 1983
● Bachelor of Arts, General Business Administration, Michigan State University, 1980
Admissions
● State of Michigan, 1983
● U.S. District Court, Eastern District 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
● Midland County Bar Association
● State Bar of Michigan
● Case Evaluator for the Bay County Circuit Courts
Areas of Practice
Commercial Litigation
Family Law
Probate
Real Estate
General Trial
“I strive to help my clients stay as productive as possible in their own businesses while I handle the business of litigation. No one wants to be tied up in legal battles, so I work hard to achieve the desired results to help my clients get the litigation behind them.”
– Richard Milster
Community Involvement
Rich demonstrates his commitment to community by serving in a variety of leadership roles:
● Bay Area Community Foundation, Past Chair and Trustee, nine years
● Bay City Planning Commission, Past Member, eight years
● Bay County Spartans (Local MSU Alumni Club), Charter Organizing Manager, Past President, Season Ticket Holder Michigan State Football and Basketball & Michigan State University Alumni Association Member
● Organizer Bay City Central Promise Fund at Bay Area Community Foundation
● Westminster Presbyterian Church, served as Elder Deacon, Trustee, Chairperson of Personal Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Bay City
● JOPPA Lodge #315 Free and Accepted Masons
● Bay City Elks BPOE #88
● Walleyes for Warriors, Secretary/Treasurer, Board Member, Volunteer Captain
● Tall Ships Celebration, Volunteer Liaison Officer