Richard Christopher Orest Rezie
Law Offices of Richard Christopher Orest Rezie • Cleveland, OH
Insurance
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Contact
Email
Phone
(216) 369-4767
Address
Sixth Floor Bulkley Bldg., Cleveland, OH, 44115, US
Professional
About
Mr. Rich Rezie joined Gallagher Sharp as an Associate in 2001 and was named a Partner in 2008. He is active in the firm’s Insurance and Appellate Practice Groups. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, including defending insurance carriers against claims alleging bad faith, unfair claims practices, and breach of contract. His experience encompasses all facets of motion practice, post-trial proceedings, and appeals at the state and federal levels.
About Insurance Law
Insurance attorneys handle disputes between policyholders and insurance companies. They fight for fair claim settlements and represent clients in bad faith cases. Common matters include denied claims, bad faith insurance, coverage disputes, policy interpretation.
Credentials
Education
1999 Case Western Reserve University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996 State University of New York College at Oneonta BA - Bachelor of Arts 1995 Harvard University Ukrainian Research Institute N/A 1992 Lutheran West High School n/a
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 2014 Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers 2013 Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rated 2013 2013 Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers 2012 2012Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers 2011 2011 Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers
Publications
2014 Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Journal Determining Priority of Insurance Coverage--A Step-By-Step Guide 2013 The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Journal Determining Whether to Intervene or File a Declaratory Judgment: A Comparative Analysis 2006 Ohio Lawyer Think Before Seeking a Leave to Amend 1999 31 Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law 169 (1999) The Ukrainian Constitution: Interpretation of the Citizens' Rights Provisions
Associations
2013 - Present General Society of the War of 1812 2011 - Present General Society of Mayflower Descendants (John Alden) 2011 - Present Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association 2001 - Present Ohio State Bar Association 1992 - Present Sons of the American Revolution 2nd V.P.
Speaking
2012 Anatomy of a Complex CGL Claim Intervention/Declaratory Judgment
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Updated: Jun 02, 2026