About Richard Meechan

Mr. Meechan established the Law Office of Richard J. Meechan, which became Meechan, Rosenthal & Karpilow, P.C. in January 2021. He has dedicated his entire legal career to serving injured workers. In 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009 his peers honored him as a California Super Lawyer for his tireless efforts and dedication on behalf of injured workers. In 2014, 2015 and 2016 the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG) named him as one of the top 100 Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in the nation. California Applicants’ Attorneys Association presented Mr. Meechan with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of commitment to the greater good of injured workers and the laws that protect them.

In his earlier years, Mr. Meechan served in the military. He was a U.S. Navy Diver with explosive ordinancedisposal. He later joined the National Guard and served as an Officer with the Combat Engineers as a platoonleader and detachment commander.

Outside of the office, Mr. Meechan enjoys reading, spending his evenings with his wife, dog and cat, tending to his ranch and being a grandpa to his two grandsons.