OUR ATTORNEYS
Wayne A. Ritchie II
Partner
Stephen Ross Johnson
Partner
James R. Stovall
Partner
Samantha I. Ellis
Senior Associate
Catalina L.C. Goodwin
Senior Associate
Anne E. Passino
Counsel
Katelyn H. DeReus
Associate
EXPERIENCED IN LITIGATION
Since 1966, the Firm’s attorneys have built a reputation for excellence in handling complex and high-stakes cases across a wide array of practice areas. Known for their expertise, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to their clients, our legal team has consistently delivered results in even the most challenging legal matters. Recognized as leaders in the field, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of advocacy and service.
Criminal Defense
& Investigations
Our criminal defense practice ranges from complex white collar crime cases (antitrust, business, bankruptcy, environmental, health care, defense, and tax) to prosecutions for personal and property crimes.
Civil
Litigation
Our civil practice encompasses business disputes, serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, employment cases, insurance coverage claims, consumer protection claims and other litigation.
OUR PRIMARY PRACTICE AREAS
White Collar Criminal Defense
Federal & State Criminal Defense
Business, Commercial & Employment Litigation
Serious Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Cases
Risk & Crisis Management
Corporate Defense & Internal Investigations
Complex Litigation: Civil Rights, Consumer, & Class Action Cases
Insurance Coverage Litigation
The time and energy and passion they put into their clients is over the top. I’d used several other law firms before working with Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C., and I’ve never seen one as effective and aggressive on behalf of clients as Wayne and the RJS team,” said Mr. Whitson, “You come out well with RJS doing your work because you’ve got a great firm taking care of everything.
– H. Stephen Whitson
Whitson Construction Company
The office’s environment makes a statement. It’s a top-flight office; professional, highly organized, but not intimidating. I needed legal help and I went to a firm that exceeded any expectation I had. I can’t say enough good things about Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C.
– Ryan Dobbs
What struck me about RJS is that, as a client, they put you on a pedestal. They want you to be comfortable and to know that you are their priority. They were all about character and all about truth. They did for us what we needed, which was life-changing in a good way.
– James and Sherri McKamey
RJS worked on my behalf as if I were the firm’s only client. What stood out to me was their honesty; due diligence; and that they put themselves in my circumstances and were very sensitive to my needs throughout the entire case.
– Joe Espino
The attorney I worked with was ethical, honest, and always took the high road. He had my best interests at heart 100 percent of the time. Anytime I had a problem or question I could call, e-mail, and I would get a quick response. If there was going to be a delay in getting back to me someone would call to tell me why.
– Gloria Goad