Richard O. Hamilton Jr. - Cincinnati, OH
Attorney at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker LPA
Construction Law and Litigation Lawyers in Cincinnati, OH
312 Elm St Suite 2200 Cincinnati, OH 45202 - 2417
Cincinnati Construction Law and Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Construction Law and Litigation
- Commercial/Corporate Litigation
- Business Law and Corporate Counseling
- Collections
Litigation: 80%
Attorney Information
Overview
Rick is a partner and shareholder at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker. He practices in the areas of construction and business law, assisting individuals and businesses with construction issues and commercial disputes ranging from small collection matters to large multi-party complex litigation and arbitration cases. Rick is licensed to practice law in the Ohio and Kentucky state and federal courts. Rick has been with the firm since spring 2008.
Rick offers Construction Arbitration & Mediation Services, and has developed rules for parties interested in private alternative dispute resolution services. He is also a Qualified Neutral for American Arbitration Association as a mediator and an arbitrator since 2011. Rick has presided over 60 arbitrations and a multitude of mediations, involving straight forward disputes as well as complex, multiparty and panel required arbitrations.
Rick has 10 years prior experience as designer and construction manager for residential and light commercial/retail projects. In his law practice, he has extensive construction industry experience representing contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, architects, and owners on residential, commercial, and public projects, in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He assists clients with the prosecution and defense of claims, including breaches of contract, failure to perform in a workman-like-manner, Prompt Pay Act violations, enforcement of lien rights (private and public), performance and payment bond claims, Ohio EPA claims, Consumer Sales Practices Act violations, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties, and various other civil claims, including those involving homeowner/condominium owner disputes.
Rick represents clients in intra-company owner/shareholder disputes and maintains a general business counseling practice and a business litigation practice. He counsels clients on construction and service contracts and on lease and financing agreements for personal and real property. He advises clients on credit and collection matters, including credit applications, terms of credit, collection actions, and FDCPA issues. Rick also advises clients on issues arising from their homeowners’ or condominium owners’ associations.
Rick approaches representation with a business mindset, taking into consideration budgetary constraints, goals, and practical outcomes. He believes in diligence and perseverance in reaching client goals.
Rick enjoys travel, scuba diving, hiking, visual arts and movies with his family.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Brief, W. Jack Grosse Intramural Moot, 1998
- Best Respondent's Brief, Gilbert A. Bettman Intramural Moot Court Competition, 1998
Education
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Legal Education
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Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law,
Highland Heights,
Kentucky, 2000
J.D.
Honors: Moot Court Board - Best Brief, W. Jack Grosse Intramural Moot, 1998 / Best Respondent's Brief, Gilbert A. Bettman Intramural Moot Court Competition, 1998
Honors: Student Bar Association
Honors: Student Honor Board
Law Review: Northern Kentucky Law Review, Student Articles Editor
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Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law,
Highland Heights,
Kentucky, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 1992
A.A.S.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Architectural Engineering -
Union Institute & University, 1996
B.S.
Honors: President's Bronze Medal for Academic Excellence
Major: Urban Studies & Planning
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 1992
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Specialist Fourth Class - Army Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service
- 2nd of the 9th Field Artillery
- Pershing II Nuclear Missiles
Classes and Seminars
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“Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Mechanic’s Lien Processes,” Allied Construction Industries, 2020
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“Ohio and Kentucky Mechanic’s Lien Processes,” Allied Construction Industries, 2019
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Adjunct Faculty, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 2012 - 2015
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“Construction Lien Law,” Lorman Education Services, 2014
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“Fundamentals of Construction Contracts,” Lorman Education Services, 2014
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“Legal Seminar for Credit Professionals,” NACM, 2013
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“Ohio and Kentucky Mechanic’s Lien Processes,” Allied Construction Industries, 2013
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"Construction Lien Law," Lorman Education Services, 2010
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"Mechanic's Lien & Bond Claim Processes," NACM, 2006, 2008
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"DBE/MBE Qualifications," local law group, 2007
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"Bond Claims and Mechanic's Liens Processes," Lorman Education Services, 2004, 2006
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"Mechanic's Lien Process," ASHRAE, 2002
- "Mechanic's Lien Process," Allied Construction Industries, 2001
Pro Bono Activities
- Thomas Independent School District, Parent Advisory Counsel & Committee on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusiveness
Published Works
Articles
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Manual of Credit and Commercial Laws, Attorney Reviewer for Ohio Mechanics Lien and Public Construction Bonds, National Association of Credit Management, Volume III, Construction Issues, 2012 through 2020 Editions
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Workplace Investigations in Kentucky, 27 N. Ky. L. Rev. 201, 2001
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2000
- Kentucky, 2008
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2001
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2008
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cincinnati Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Northern Kentucky Bar Association
- National Association of Credit Managers
- Allied Construction Industries
- Arbitrator Neutral for American Arbitration Associations, 2011 - Present
- Mediator Neutral for American Arbitration Associations, 2013 - Present
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Contact
312 Elm St
Suite 2200
Cincinnati, OH 45202 - 2417
Phone: 513-898-1410
Fax: 513-721-5001
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.rkpt.com/
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