Gloria Goad

Gloria Goad had never needed legal help in the past and certainly never expected to be involved in litigation. A civil engineer, unexpected events turned her life upside down.

As she tried to deal with the issues on her own, the legal issues only increased her stress. She had never hired an attorney, but knew it was necessary and based on the firm’s reputation, she contacted Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C. When she met members of the firm, she knew immediately who she wanted to hire. “(The Firm) didn’t tell me what I wanted to hear; (but that) this would be a process that would take some time.” The Firm helped her address many aspects that ultimately led to a successful outcome, some of which she never would have been aware of or had even considered. The Firm “really helped me.”

Gloria said that the attorney with whom she primarily worked “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 was very pleased with the results obtained for her and says she feels blessed to have hired the Firm.

Ryan Dobbs

The facts were clear: a driver crossed the road on a curve and plowed head-on into Ryan Dobbs’ car. Twice deployed to Iraq as a member of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, Ryan sustained greater injuries from a careless driver than he’d experienced in a war zone: a broken collarbone; fractured jaw; bruised sternum; damage to his neck muscles and lacerations to his head.

Complicating matters further was that when the crash occurred Ryan and his wife had a four-month old baby girl. Rather than helping his wife with the new baby, Ryan had to be assisted himself.

“Being somewhat naïve in the insurance world I called the other driver’s insurance company and thought it was going to be a smooth process,” Ryan says. “It was obvious in the police report that the other driver crossed the center-lane and hit me head-on.

“I got immediate resistance from the other person’s insurance company,” he says. “They began talking in circles, twisting facts, and so I stepped on the brakes in terms of speaking with them. I knew I was out of my league, so I immediately sought legal help.”

A partner in the architectural firm for which Ryan works recommended Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C.

“I explained my situation and asked if (they) would take the case,” Ryan says. From the start it was obvious the attorney he worked with was “a high-caliber attorney. He’s easygoing and at the same time instills a lot of confidence in you. “

The Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C. office’s environment makes a statement as well, Ryan says.

“It’s a top-flight office; professional, highly organized, but not intimidating. Most people aren’t used to working in that world and don’t have an accurate grasp of legal terms and the legal process, but they help you through it.”

Ryan’s case was settled before going to trial.

“I needed legal help and I went to a firm that exceeded any expectation I had,” he says, “I can’t say enough good things about Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C.”

Mrs. Curtis Tate (Celisa)

When My Husband Was Seriously Injured, We Were Grateful for RJS

I want to say from my point of view as a wife, when we first went in to meet, I’ve never seen people who greeted you the way they did and made you feel at home. After they made you feel at home, they told you the different scenarios. You could ask any questions, on the first day, trying to see who could help us.

We never experienced anything like this in our life — Mr. Ritchie and Linda Carter embraced us as if we were part of their family. He wanted me to know everything that was going on and everything it was going to take. These people go the extra mile with no hesitation. It changed our lives.

I can’t say enough good things that God directed me to these people. My husband had been seriously injured. Their firm had us feeling that it was going to be OK. They went above and beyond when it came to physical therapy, anything with workman’s comp, even if I needed to show that I was helping and doing things for my husband, they were going the extra mile.

Their firm was referred to me by someone else; they had spoken tremendously about Mr. Ritchie and his office. Everything they told me they surpassed that and more.

I can’t say how much blessing I received. I’d refer them to anyone and can’t say enough good things about them. God sent us there, they gave me what God meant for us to have.

Joe Espino

One moment Joe Espino was driving toward his destination; the next, a car from out of nowhere – hit by yet another car – hit Joe’s vehicle almost head-on. In seconds he was transformed from a healthy man to one with broken ribs; broken backbone; a bruised aorta; an open head wound; a broken toe; and more.

“They had to use the Jaws of Life to cut me out of my car,” he said. “When I woke up in the hospital I couldn’t feel my body; I thought I was paralyzed.”

He turned to Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C. for representation because, quite literally, his future depended on the outcome. RJS, he said, “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. They spent time with me.”

RJS was able to settle Mr. Espino’s case before it went to trial. His confidence in his future was bolstered by the outcome. “The case was extremely important because of the long-term effects of the crash and the physical handicaps of my injuries and what I had to deal with long-term,” he said. “My work requires me to travel, and it can be painful.”

William Kennedy

Having RJS for Our Company Made the Difference

William Kennedy is a business owner who is like just about every other business owner: the less he had to deal with attorneys and the legal process, the happier he would be. Until he was sued, and he had no choice.

“I’d always avoided attorneys like the plague,” he said. “It’s just not something I ever wanted to go through. But there it was, in front of me.”

This was his first time using a law firm, and his accountants gave him a list of several attorneys.

“We chose Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, P.C. Why? I had a comfortable feeling. Wayne Ritchie answered all my questions, and I was reassured by his very calm demeanor. He obviously knew what he was doing.

“Whenever I’d ask a question, he’d explain the answer. I never felt lost in the shuffle. He always returned my calls. That was important.

“The firm worked out a positive resolution for us,” he said. “They make you, and what you need, their priority.”