Rick graduated from Huntingdon College in 1988 and graduated cum laude from the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University in 1991. While attending Cumberland, Rick served on the Editorial Board of the Cumberland Law Review.

Rick joined the firm in 1996 after practicing with a defense firm. Initially, Rick handled consumer and insurance fraud cases, several of which resulted in seven-figure settlements and verdicts.

Rick currently handles product liability cases for the firm, including crashworthy litigation. He has been involved in cases against automobile manufacturers dealing with defective seat belts, seats and seat backs, fuel systems, structural integrity, safety glass, and cargo restraints. He has also handled rollover and roof crush cases dealing with SUVs and heavy trucks. In addition to the numerous cases Rick has handled against automobile manufacturers, he has also represented clients with their cases relative to motorcycles, helmets, saws, tractors, presses, and ATVs. Several of these cases have resulted in seven-figure settlements.

Rick is a regular speaker at various state seminars concerning product liability issues and updates. He is the author of various papers and articles relative to Product Liability issues, including "The Hidden Dangers of Cargo Vans, The Overlooked Hazard." Rick is married to the former Estee Knudsen and they have one daughter, Meredith Grace.