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
Of Counsel
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