Richard M. Guarnieri, Government Attorney in Frankfort, Kentucky
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Government and Workers Comp
Frankfort, KY
Practicing government in Frankfort since 1986.
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- Years practicing
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Richard M. Guarnieri is an attorney based in Frankfort, KENTUCKY. The practice focuses on Government and Workers Comp. Richard has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at True Guarnieri Ayer LLP.
- Based in
- Frankfort, KENTUCKY
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Government · Workers Comp
- Handles Government and Workers Comp matters from Frankfort, KENTUCKY.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (Lexington) (2016).
About Richard M. Guarnieri: Richard M. Guarnieri is an attorney based in Frankfort, KENTUCKY. The practice focuses on Government and Workers Comp. Richard has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at True Guarnieri Ayer LLP.
Areas of practice
Richard's practice areas in Frankfort
Richard concentrates on government and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Government cases in Frankfort, Kentucky
Richard takes government matters in Frankfort, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Frankfort, Kentucky
Richard takes workers comp matters in Frankfort, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.
Biography
Richard M. Guarnieri, government attorney serving Frankfort
Richard M. Guarnieri is an attorney based in Frankfort, KENTUCKY. The practice focuses on Government and Workers Comp. Richard has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at True Guarnieri Ayer LLP. Richard works from Frankfort, Kentucky and takes on government matters across the region.
Richard M. Guarnieri was born in Chicago, Illinois as the second oldest of nine brothers and sisters, three of which have become lawyers as well. When Richard was still a child, his family moved to Frankfort, Kentucky where he was raised and attended Good Shepherd Catholic School and then Franklin County Public Schools until his graduation from Franklin County High School. Throughout his life, he has attended church with his family at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Frankfort, Kentucky. In high school, Richard was very active in sports, especially baseball where he continued to play at Centre College. While at Centre College, he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and played Varsity Baseball throughout his four years in college.
After graduating from Centre College, Richard enrolled at the University of Kentucky School of Law in 1984. While in law school, he clerked in the summers with Stoll, Keenon & Park at their Frankfort, Kentucky office (now Stoll, Keenon & Ogden, PLLC). After graduating law school in 1986, he joined J. Guthrie True at Stoll, Keenon & Park at their Frankfort, Kentucky office where he began representing clients in personal injury, worker’s compensation, family law, and administrative cases.
Early on in his career, Richard found a passion, and success, in representing clients in personal injury and worker’s compensation cases. Within five years of practicing law, Richard obtained his first $1 million dollar settlement, an achievement that many lawyers never obtain in their entire lives. Since then, Richard has represented hundreds of personal injury and worker’s compensation clients and recovered millions of dollars on their behalf. He has prosecuted personal injury claims against national and international corporations, large trucking companies, international automobile companies, national insurance companies, and other large corporate entities and achieved significant success on behalf of his clients.
In 2012, J. Guthrie True, Richard, and William C. Ayer, Jr. formed True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP. Since that time, Richard has continued to represent clients involving claims of personal injury, worker’s compensation, family law, and civil litigation.
Mr. Guarnieri has been recognized in the areas of workers compensation by the publication The Best Lawyers in America. He is also BV® Distinguished Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® for his professionalism and ethics.
How Richard handles government matters
Richard M. Guarnieri was born in Chicago, Illinois as the second oldest of nine brothers and sisters, three of which have become lawyers as well. When Richard was still a child, his family moved to Frankfort, Kentucky where he was raised and attended Good Shepherd Catholic School and then Franklin County Public Schools until his graduation from Franklin County High School. Throughout his life, he…
Who Richard represents
Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for government and workers comp matters in Frankfort and the surrounding Kentucky area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Richard studied and practices
University of Kentucky
J.D. · 1986
Centre College
B.A. · 1983
Jurisdictions
Richard's state bar admissions
Kentucky
1986 · ACTIVE
Richard studied at J.D. in University of Kentucky and B.A. in Centre College.
Law school and academic background
Richard completed J.D. in University of Kentucky and B.A. in Centre College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in Kentucky is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Richard's legal honors and published work
Richard has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (Lexington)
2016
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (Lexington) (2016). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
Locations
Richard M. Guarnieri's office in Frankfort
Richard's primary office is at 124 Clinton Street, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Richard M. Guarnieri — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new government attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Richard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard'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; Richard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a government attorney in Frankfort, Kentucky
A short list to run through before you commit: How many government 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 Richard
Richard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in government practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every government 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. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Richard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many government practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Richard M. Guarnieri
How much does it cost to hire Richard for a government case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Richard offer a free consultation?
Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some government attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.
How long do government cases in Kentucky typically take?
Simple government 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. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Richard take my case if I'm outside Frankfort?
Richard is licensed in Kentucky. Matters governed by Kentucky law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Richard 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 Richard?
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. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Richard accepting new government clients right now?
Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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