About Paul
Paul Richter graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned his J.D. from DePaul College of Law in 1996. He entered the legal profession in Illinois after law school and has maintained his practice in the state since. Those academic credentials set the foundation for a career spent handling disputes that touch on personal injury and elder-care issues.
He is a member of several professional organizations that reflect his courtroom and advocacy work. Richter belongs to the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. He is also a member of both the Chicago Bar Association and the McHenry County Bar Association. These memberships keep him connected to developments in civil litigation and trial practice across the region.
Richter’s practice has centered on matters involving nursing home abuse and neglect. He represents individuals and families who claim harm related to substandard care, medication errors, falls, pressure ulcers, and other harms that can occur in long-term care settings. His role often involves investigating facility care records, consulting with medical experts, and pursuing claims on behalf of residents and their families. Cases in this area typically require both factual investigation and an understanding of regulatory standards that govern long-term care facilities.
Within litigation, Richter has handled pleadings, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trials when cases proceed that far. He works alongside experts in geriatrics, nursing, and other specialties to evaluate injuries and determine whether care fell below acceptable standards. His practice also involves advising families about their legal options and the steps involved in pursuing civil claims against facilities or individual caregivers.
Richter practices through the Schwartz - Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Group. He is listed at the firm’s Chicago office and its Elmhurst location, providing access to clients across the northern Illinois area. The offices serve as bases for intake, investigation, and courtroom preparation when litigation moves forward.
He is admitted to practice in Illinois and remains active in the local trial and bar communities. Currently he practices at the Schwartz - Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Group, handling nursing home abuse and neglect matters in the Chicago and Elmhurst offices.
