Richard G. "Rick" Griffith
About Richard G. Griffith
Richard G. Griffith is a lawyer based in Lexington, KY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Richard G. Griffith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
Education: University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1983 and University of Kentucky, BA, graduated 1980
Location: Lexington, KY
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