Richard A. Englemann

About Richard

Richard A. Englemann brings decades of legal experience to Ryan Alexander, Chtd. What makes Richard uniquely valuable is his 16 years as an insurance defense attorney at firms including Eglet Prince and Prince Keating — he knows exactly how insurance companies build their defenses because he used to build them. With 25+ jury trials under his belt and experience clerking for a federal judge, Richard combines courtroom expertise with deep knowledge of defense strategy. Before law school, Richard served as an EMT, firefighter, and mechanic — giving him a practical understanding of accident scenes, injuries, and the mechanical factors that cause crashes. This combination of defense-side knowledge and plaintiff-side advocacy makes him a formidable opponent for any insurance company.

The Defense-Side Advantage

Most personal injury attorneys have only ever worked on one side of the courtroom. Richard spent 16 years defending insurance companies — at firms including Eglet Prince and Prince Keating — before switching to the plaintiff's side. He knows the playbook insurance adjusters use because he helped write it. This insider knowledge gives our clients a significant strategic advantage in negotiations and at trial.

Beyond the Courtroom

Before becoming an attorney, Richard served as an EMT, firefighter, and mechanic. This hands-on experience gives him a practical understanding that most lawyers lack — he can read an accident report and visualize what happened mechanically, assess injury severity based on real-world experience, and communicate with medical professionals and accident reconstruction experts on their level.

Practice Focus

Richard handles all types of personal injury cases at Ryan Alexander, Chtd., with particular strength in cases that are likely to go to trial. His 25+ jury trial record means insurance companies take notice when his name is on the case — they know he won't back down.