Kelly A. Ricke

An attorney at Otorowski & Golden, PLLC, Kelly A. Ricke assists the residents of Washington with their legal issues. With more than 20 years of extensive experience, she is committed to exclusively representing victims of medical negligence and personal injury and is dedicated to safeguarding their rights and best interests. Her practice encompasses most facets of personal injury and medical malpractice, such as defective products, automobile and truck accidents, burns, and construction injuries. 

Ms. Ricke completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Kansas, graduating in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She pursued her interest in the legal profession at the Washburn University School of Law, earning her Juris Doctor degree in 1994. She is licensed to practice law in the states of Colorado, Missouri, Kansas and Washington and is admitted before the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri and the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. 

An active member of the legal community, Ms. Ricke maintains memberships with many prominent legal associations, such as the Defense Research Institute (Medical Liability Committee), the International Association of Defense Counsel, the Kansas Bar Association, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, The Missouri Bar and The Sam A. Crow American Inn of Court. She was a fellow of the esteemed Litigation Counsel of America and is currently a senior fellow at the same organization since 2017. 

Ms. Ricke’s contribution to the field of medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation hasn’t gone unnoticed, evidenced by her inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America list for 2024. Her clients and peers appreciate her legal services owing to her rich experience and knowledge acquired while successfully litigating and negotiating favorable outcomes for physicians, nursing homes, and dental and pharmacy cases. As someone who prioritizes delivering adept legal counsel with a compassionate flair, she ensures to help her clients navigate the daunting world of legal intricacies with clear communication and an understanding outlook.