Michael does an amazing job cutting the red tape.

Atty. C. R. (DCF and adoption application advice and consultations, September to December 2019, May to July 2020, December 2020 to May 2021, April to December 2022, August to September 2025)

Sending my sincere thanks and gratitude for your help with J’s case. You were extremely helpful in the process toward getting J the help they needed. I appreciate your knowledge and guidance on how we needed to navigate the extremely challenging circumstances.

Ms. T. K. (DCF and Juvenile Court representation, May 2023 to June 2025)

Thank you so much for helping me get my sweet girl back from DCF. Words will never describe how grateful I am.

Ms. L. W. (DCF and C&P representation, July 2023 to January 2025)

Thank you so much for talking with me on Friday. I told my family and friends how informative and understanding you were.

Mr. A.P. (Telephone consultation) July 2023

A situation involving DCF is terrifying, embarrassing, and confusing. We found out the hard way that DCF and school officials are deceptive and withhold information, which creates a great deal of stress in your family. Having the compassionate and intelligent Atty Mike Rich on our side was a turning point. He is not only extremely knowledgeable of the laws and processes we had to deal with, but also a kind, caring person who made me feel comfortable for the first time in weeks. He took time during our initial (free) consultation to get to know our case details and gave me solid advice that I could act on and that put my mind more at ease. Because of his empathy, his attention and his specialized, comprehensive knowledge and abilities, if I ever have a similar issue again (which I hope I never do!) I will call Mike Rich immediately and I highly recommend him to anyone facing a situation involving DCF.

Ms. D. L. (DCF telephone and email consultations) December 2021

I contacted Atty Rich after reading the positive comments from previous clients. The time he spent on our initial (no charge) consultation was a great source of relief. The fees for service were transparent in the initial contract and throughout the case with monthly itemized bills. I should mention he navigated our case during the Covid crisis, handling our personal crisis in the midst of a national crisis.

I highly recommend Atty Rich because of his:

• expertise in the specific area of DCF law
• calm reassuring personality
• attention to detail
• transparency concerning any charges

I am forever grateful to Atty Rich, I can’t imagine how I could have survived this ordeal without his counsel.

Mrs. C. B. (DCF Fair Hearing representation) May 2020-June 2021