David Allan Richin, Appellate Attorney in Silver Spring, Maryland
Over 52 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Internet, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatRichin & Gaines, P.A.
Silver Spring, MD
Practicing appellate in Silver Spring since 1974.
- 52+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 6
- Bar admissions
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David Allan Richin is a member based in Silver Spring, MD. The practice focuses on Appellate, Internet, and Personal Injury. David has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Richin & Gaines, P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Silver Spring, MD
- Experience
- over 52 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Internet · Personal Injury
- Handles Appellate, Internet, and Personal Injury matters from Silver Spring, MD.
- Over 52 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David Allan Richin: David Allan Richin is a member based in Silver Spring, MD. The practice focuses on Appellate, Internet, and Personal Injury. David has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Richin & Gaines, P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
David's practice areas in Silver Spring
David concentrates on appellate, internet, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Internet
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Personal Injury
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Appellate cases in Silver Spring, Maryland
David takes appellate matters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Internet cases in Silver Spring, Maryland
David takes internet matters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Silver Spring, Maryland
David takes personal injury matters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
David Allan Richin, appellate attorney serving Silver Spring
David Allan Richin is a member based in Silver Spring, MD. The practice focuses on Appellate, Internet, and Personal Injury. David has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Richin & Gaines, P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. David works from Silver Spring, Maryland and takes on appellate matters across the region.
David Allan Richin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, negligence, appeals and 1 other area of law. David received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years. David practices at Richin & Gaines, P.A. in Silver Spring, MD.
Working with David on a appellate matter
David Allan Richin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, negligence, appeals and 1 other area of law. David received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years. David practices at Richin & Gaines, P.A. in Silver Spring, MD.
Clients David works with
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, internet, and personal injury matters in Silver Spring and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Credentials — where David studied and practices
American University
J.D. · 1973
Pennsylvania State University
B.S. · 1970
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1978 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1977 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1975 · ACTIVE
Maryland
1974 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1974 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1974 · ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. in American University and B.S. in Pennsylvania State University.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in American University and B.S. in Pennsylvania State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
David's legal honors and published work
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
Montgomery County (Chairman, Lawyer Referral Committee Member: Elections Committee Ethics Committee Professionalism Committee) and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
membership
Locations
David Allan Richin's office in Silver Spring
David's primary office is at Lee Plz., Ste. 1006, 8601 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD, 20910. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Richin & Gaines, P.A.
Lee Plz., Ste. 1006, 8601 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Client reviews of David Allan Richin — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire David Allan Richin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Silver Spring, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Allan Richin
How much does it cost to hire David for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Silver Spring?
David is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new appellate clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving Silver Spring, Baltimore and Annapolis in Maryland
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