Rico currently manages a law practice that focuses on plaintiff personal injury litigation in the Puget Sound area. With offices throughout Snohomish and Island County, Rico has gained a reputation for protecting his clients and looking out for their best interests.
Rico began his legal career as a law clerk to the presiding judge of Snohomish County Superior Court. Following his clerkship, he worked with the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony crimes. Rico was recruited from the prosecutor’s office to join the law firm of Hollenbeck Miller and Andrews, where he focused on insurance defense of all types of civil litigation matters. In gaining experience as an insurance defense attorney, he defended cases ranging from motor vehicle collisions to animals at large. He primarily focused on cases from Pierce to Whatcom County.
Following his five years of insurance defense, Rico opened his law firm with the idea of switching sides and representing those who were injured by the negligence of others. Since opening his firm, he has represented individuals with cases ranging from motor vehicle collisions to dog bite claims, with a little of everything in between. He has also served for many years as a Settlement Guardian Ad Litem in multiple counties. As an SGAL, Rico is appointed by the court system to ensure that injured children receive fair and just settlements.