About Richard J.
Richard J. Stolcenberg began his academic path at Western Michigan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1977. He entered the legal field after building a foundation outside law and later turned his attention to advocacy on behalf of injured people. His education in Michigan set the stage for a local practice that would span decades.
He established his own practice as a personal injury lawyer in 1985 under the name The Law Office of Richard J. Stolcenberg. Starting and running a solo practice required handling many aspects of casework and client service personally. Over the years he managed files, prepared claims, negotiated with insurers and took cases to court when settlement was not an option.
Stolcenberg’s career has unfolded entirely within Michigan’s legal system. He has worked through the state’s procedures and courts, developing practical knowledge of timelines, substantive rules and courtroom practice. That municipal grounding has informed how he approaches each case. He is accustomed to the pace and expectations of litigation in the state and to representing individuals rather than institutions.
Colleagues and opposing counsel have encountered him as a lawyer who favors direct communication and clear case preparation. He has supervised investigations, collaborated with medical experts and guided clients through the practical consequences of injuries. He has handled matters involving bodily injury and related damages, steering files from initial intake through resolution.
During a long career, Stolcenberg has seen the personal injury field change — from insurance practices to court procedure. He adapted by keeping case management procedures rooted in steady client contact and careful documentation. Those are practical habits rather than slogans. They inform how he evaluates claims and decides when to negotiate and when to litigate.
Today he practices at RJS Law. The office continues to serve clients in Michigan and carries forward the private-practice approach he established in 1985. He represents individuals in personal injury matters and remains active in handling cases from intake to outcome.
As of 2026, his practice emphasizes client contact, case preparation and advocacy for people who have suffered physical harm in Michigan.
