Richard Lamphere, Workers Comp Attorney in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Over 34 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AssociateatRitsema & Lyon, P.C.
Colorado Springs, CO
Practicing workers comp in Colorado Springs since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Richard Lamphere is an associate based in Colorado Springs, CO. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Richard has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ritsema & Lyon, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Workers Comp
- Handles Workers Comp matters from Colorado Springs, CO.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Richard Lamphere: Richard Lamphere is an associate based in Colorado Springs, CO. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Richard has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ritsema & Lyon, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Richard takes on
Richard concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Workers Comp cases in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Richard takes workers comp matters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Richard Lamphere — workers comp lawyer in Colorado Springs
Richard Lamphere is an associate based in Colorado Springs, CO. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Richard has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ritsema & Lyon, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Richard Lamphere is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of North Dakota in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years. Richard practices at Ritsema & Lyon, P.C. in Colorado Springs, CO.
Working with Richard on a workers comp matter
Richard Lamphere is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of North Dakota in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years. Richard practices at Ritsema & Lyon, P.C. in Colorado Springs, CO.
Clients Richard works with
Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in Colorado Springs and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of North Dakota
J.D. · 1992
University of North Dakota
B.S. · 1985
Jurisdictions
Richard's state bar admissions
Colorado
1992 · ACTIVE
Richard studied at J.D. in University of North Dakota and B.S. in University of North Dakota.
Law school and academic background
Richard completed J.D. in University of North Dakota and B.S. in University of North Dakota. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Richard has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Richard's professional memberships and bar associations
El Paso County Bar Association Heart of the Rockies Bar Association
membership
Locations
Richard Lamphere's office in Colorado Springs
Richard's primary office is at 111 South Tejon Street, Suite 700, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Ritsema & Lyon, P.C.
111 South Tejon Street, Suite 700
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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Client reviews of Richard Lamphere — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Richard. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing workers comp attorneys in Colorado Springs.
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How to hire Richard Lamphere — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Richard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Richard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a workers comp attorney in Colorado Springs, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Richard
Richard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every workers comp matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Richard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Richard Lamphere
How much does it cost to hire Richard for a workers comp case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Richard offer a free consultation?
Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.
How long do workers comp cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple workers comp matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Richard take my case if I'm outside Colorado Springs?
Richard is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Richard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Richard?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Richard accepting new workers comp clients right now?
Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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