Charles M. Rittgers

Charles M. Rittgers is an experienced trial attorney with a proven track record in high-stakes criminal defense and serious personal injury litigation. His practice is distinguished by a rare combination of experience in both criminal and civil trial work, allowing him to bring a strategic, well-rounded approach to every case.Mr. Rittgers leverages the structured discovery and deposition strategies commonly used in civil litigation and applies them to criminal defense matters, while also using his trial experience in criminal cases to enhance his advocacy in personal injury claims. This cross-disciplinary approach provides clients with a unique advantage in complex and high-pressure cases.Known for his willingness to take cases to trial, Mr. Rittgers is prepared to pursue litigation when others may seek early resolution. He has extensive jury trial experience in both federal and state courts, including cases tried in multiple jurisdictions.

In injury cases, Charlie has a long history of multi-million settlements for his clients and their families, including:

$28 million truck crash settlement

$12 million wrongful death settlement with no economic loss

$11 million policy-limit settlement for a car crash victim

$7 million policy-limit settlement for a man injured by a food delivery vehicle

$15 million summary jury verdict in United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio for a motorcycle / construction zone crash (reduced to $9 million for comparative fault) after turning down a $1 million offer to settle

$3 million slip and fall jury verdict in Hamilton County, Ohio after turning down at $26,000 offer to settle

$1 million medical malpractice jury verdict for an IV extravasation with no economic loss in Campbell County, Kentucky after no offers to settle prior to trial

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyers Rising Stars list

Super Lawyers

Top 40 Under 40 by the American Trial Lawyers Association

Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers