Richard C. "Rich" Witzel
About Richard C. Witzel
Richard C. Witzel is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Richard C. Witzel is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Witzel, Kanzler & Dimmitt LLC
Education: University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), J.D., graduated 1972
Location: St. Louis, MO
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