22+ Years
Legal Experience
About F. Richard Ricketts
Since establishing his practice in 2003, F. Richard Ricketts has been dedicated to delivering competent legal services tailored to each client's financial situation. Understanding the financial burden of hiring legal representation, he strives to adjust fees in accordance with the client's household income.
F. Richard Ricketts specializes in family law, with extensive experience in handling cases involving divorces, annulments, legal separations, child support modifications, parenting plan modifications, and non-parental custody.
A bit about his background: Ricketts was the first in his family to attend college. He joined the Army directly after high school, serving as an intelligence analyst. At just 22, he was recognized for delivering intelligence presentations at the Pentagon for major military exercises.
After leaving the military, he pursued higher education at Seattle University, majoring in Finance. His career path led him to law school, recognizing the unique skill set it offered for the corporate world.
During law school, he was recruited by a Canadian corporation to develop a strategic growth plan for their Seattle business unit, resulting in a permanent position and relocation to Toronto after graduation. Although he enjoyed his role, extensive travel across North America led him to miss the Pacific Northwest.
In 2002, Ricketts returned to the area and launched his own law firm in Tacoma. From the outset, he has been committed to providing value through hard work, reasonable rates, and achieving desired results for his clients.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Washington Car Accident Laws
Understanding Washington's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
pure comparative fault
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$10K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of family law does F. Richard Ricketts specialize in?
F. Richard Ricketts specializes in divorces, annulments, legal separations, child support modifications, and non-parental custody cases.
How does F. Richard Ricketts adjust legal fees for clients?
He adjusts fees based on the client's household income to make legal services more affordable.
What is F. Richard Ricketts' educational background?
He completed his undergraduate degree in Finance at Seattle University and later attended law school.
What was F. Richard Ricketts' role in the military?
He served as an intelligence analyst, delivering presentations at the Pentagon on intelligence planning for military exercises.
Why did F. Richard Ricketts start his own law practice?
After extensive corporate travel, he returned to the Pacific Northwest to provide legal services with a focus on client value and reasonable rates.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact F. Richard Ricketts for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact F. for a free case review



