Top Attorney – Richard W. Hechter
Minneapolis, MN WW/Press/– Richard W. Hechter, Attorney with Morris Law Group, P.A. is recognized and distinguished in The Top Attorneys of North America 2022-2023 edition.
Morris Law Group, P.A. has been helping individuals and business owners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area with their litigation needs since 2002. The attorneys provide personalized, cost-effective and most successful legal services to clients seeking help in real estate, probate, business development, commercial litigation, medical mistake cases, and other matters.
Morris Law Group is the best Minnesota law firm for all of your real estate, medical malpractice and business legal needs. They advocate and fight on the behalf of their clients with professionalism, empathy, and with a results-driven approach. Unlike most firms, Morris Law Group, P.A. often thinks “outside the box” to achieve quick and decisive victories for their clients.
Richard W. Hechter is an attorney at Morris Law Group, P.A. He is an accomplished and skilled litigator who has spent the last 30 years helping people with Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice cases. He also assists clients with criminal cases and divorce cases/prenuptial agreements. Richard is a board-certified civil jury trial specialist by the Minnesota Bar Association and is an appointed referee in smalls claims court in Dakota County.
Richard is widely recognized across Minnesota for his integrity, loyalty, and steadfast knowledge of state and federal law. He treats every client with dignity and compassion, working to bring them the best outcome to their cases possible.
Prior to joining Morris Law Group, Richard W. Hechter was a respected counselor at several firms across the Twin Cities, including five years working in his own law practice. He is well known and respected by judges, insurance companies and attorneys in Minnesota. Rich also taught law at National American University for 17 years.
Richard W. Hechter earned his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul and his Masters of Business Administration from Augsburg University in Minneapolis. Rich also graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Speech Communications. He studied medicine at Johns Hopkins University, and even is a fellow at the University of Florida Gainesville College of Veterinary Medicine. Rich is admitted to the Minnesota Bar and the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. He is also licensed in the 8th Circuit Court Of Appeals.
Richard W. Hechter is a member of the Minnesota Bar Association. Among other things, Rich defeated the “drop-down” coverage provision in insurance policies by creatively arguing the clause violated Minnesota’s Human Rights Act by discriminating on the basis of familial relationships. In addition, he nearly doubled a Rule 68 offer of judgment in a jury trial verdict. Rich has successfully modified physical custody in many family law disputes, awarding sole physical and legal custody to his client. He has successfully litigated countless medical malpractice cases in Minnesota. Rich is very informal and enjoys building solid relationships with his clients.
Richard W. Hechter was selected to Super Lawyers for 2000, 2002, 2014. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria. He has also be named as one of National Trial Lawyers top 100 attorneys.
When he’s not practicing law and fighting for his clients, Rich is a musician who plays drums and guitar. He also collects domain names, is always on the lookout for entrepreneurial opportunities and enjoys spending time with his wife and Cuddles, their golden retriever. He has two adult children. In 2011, Rich wrote a five star reviewed book, “Divorced in 60 Seconds.” Email Rich at: rhechter@morrislawmn.com
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.