Ray Richards, trial lawyer from Detroit, Michigan, earns the AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, its highest possible rating. The recognition demonstrates that a large number of attorneys in the industry who work alongside Ray hold him in high regards, specifically in his professional knowledge and capabilities. In order to achieve the rating, an attorney's peers must first review and recommend their fellow attorneys in the industry. By achieving this rating, Ray has placed himself in the top 10 percent of all attorneys. This announcement comes as Ray Richards begins his new journey with the national law firm of Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Acho, PLC as part of its principal office in Livonia, Michigan. Serving as Of Counsel, Ray is primed and excited to expand his knowledge and experience in this role along with the firm's team of tenacious lawyers that are experienced, phenomenally talented, and highly respected. Ray is an attorney, legal analyst and talented speaker. Ray began practicing law based on his deep passion for helping people in the most dire times of their lives. Through civil and criminal litigation he has become a voice of reckoning and reason on behalf of others. Ray served as legal counsel for the main character portrayed by Clint Eastwood in the movie "The Mule." He also serves as legal counsel to professional athletes and their families in business and personal matters associated with professional sports organizations such as the NBA, NFL, Auto Racing, and Boxing. Ray is a member of several professional organizations such as the NTLA Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers and Top 100 Black Lawyers; the CJA Panel, the best of the best local lawyers who represent indigent federal criminals; and the Michigan State Bar Association. He is also a proud and active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.