• B.A. in Political Science, California State College, Northridge (1970) 
• J. D., UCLA School of Law (1973)

• American Bar Association (1979 to present) 
• American Board of Trial Advocates (1983 to present) o Rank of Advocate o National Board of Directors (1992 to 1996) o President, Orange County Chapter (1991) 
• Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (1983 to present) 
• British American Business Council (1999 to present) o Board of Directors (2000 to 2009) o President, Orange County Chapter (2007-2008) 
• Defense Research Institute (1996 to present) 
• Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (1999 to present) • Orange County Bar Association (1981 to present) • Primerus Defense Institute (2006 to 2012) o Chairman, Product Liability Group (2011 -2012) 
• Product Liability Advisory Council (2000 to 2007) 
• Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court, Master of the Bench (1987 to present)

Rick joined the Tredway firm in an Of Counsel position in August of 2010. He was previously the founder of Quinlivan Wexler LLP and served as its managing partner for 16 years. Rick has always approached the practice based on the philosophy that clients are better served by a proactive legal approach designed to prevent problems. When consulted by business clients, he emphasizes the need to anticipate potential problems and the importance of advance planning to avoid them. But, when litigation is unavoidable. Rick's clients are in good hands. A veteran of more than 70 jury trials to verdict, he understands how to prepare and present a case. His excellent record has earned him the respect of his peers as well as the undying loyalty of his clients, some of whom have been with him for over 30 years. Rick's trial and litigation experience for more than 35 years includes matters involving personal injury, property damage, business and commercial disputes, employment matters, trust disputes, and a variety of other claims.

Although Rick is best known as a trial lawyer, he has steadily built a business practice in which he handles everything from business formation, contracts, succession planning, asset and stock sales, and general business counseling for small to medium sized businesses. His background in litigation provides him a unique insight that helps clients avoid pitfalls in business that lead to the courtroom.

The list of clients Rick has represented over the years is extensive, ranging from major national corporations, small businesses, and individuals. He serves as national counsel for a manufacturer with responsibility for overseeing its product liability litigation. Regardless of the size of the client or complexity of the matter being handled, Rick regards each client's mater as equally important.