The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette and Attorney Richard Duquette has been fighting for full justice for bicyclists for 41 years as an experienced and successful trial lawyer. Over the years, the Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette has contributed to the bicycling community including in 2023 to Non-Profits helping kids learn bicycle safety skills and, buying adaptive sports wheelchairs & sponsoring sports events!

In addition, the Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette provides helpful tips for cyclists with comprehensive legal articles and podcasts including Bicyclist’s Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer. Learn More


Here’s to a Successful 2025 Race Season!

Our Successes

Since 1983

We’ve recovered over $50 Million Dollars for our Bicycle injury clients

$20 Million Settlement Obtained for Paralyzed Bicyclist in San Diego

Panish, Shea & Boyle, LLP attorneys Tom Schultz and Deborah Chang and Richard L. Duquette of the Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette obtained a $20,000,000 settlement for a San Diego County bicyclist and his wife after the man suffered quadriplegia.

$20 Million Confidential settlement for Brain Injured night commuter bicyclist rear-ended

This was another “Team Effort” led by Tom Schultz, of Panish, Shea, Boyle & Ravipudi, LLP

$2.25 Million Settlement Obtained for Brain-Injured Bicyclist

The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette and Trial Lawyers for Justice Trial Teams obtained a $2,250,000 settlement for a San Diego County bicyclist who was “doored”

$1.4 Million Settlement Obtained for Brain-Injured Bicycle Commuter Hit by a Truck Trailer

Confidential settlement obtained with Tom Schultz, of Panish, Shea, Boyle & Ravipudi, LLP

$1.3 Million Settlement for a San Diego Mountain Bike Rider who suffered spinal injuries

Legal Advertising Disclaimer:  Each case has unique facts and there is no guarantee of similar results.


In The Community

In 2024 we sponsored Bicycling & Triathlon Events in San Diego, CA.  We also helped bring back the historic Boulevard Road Race in Alpine, California!
 
We Organized a FREE Four Day Gravel Training Camp at 9k feet in the Arizona White Mountains.

This is an Invitation to bring your Auto & Umbrella insurance policy to any KOZ Event I sponsor for my FREE Evaluation; as most personal auto policies cover you when hit on a bicycle.In 2025 we are pleased to sponsor: 

  • KOZ Events 
  • Triathlon Club of San Diego 
  • Elevation Culture Lake Hodges Duathlon 
  • Mario Cordova aka “Dark Horse” 
  • East Lake H.S. + SBC  – Mt. Bike Team
  • First Responders Cycling Club (Fire, Police, etc.) 
  • As well as other clubs

Rides and Races:

In 2024, I completed a total of 14 Triathlons, Bicycling events, and races including the Boulevard Road Race, the Cactus Cup 3-day stage Mt. Bike Race and BWR – Arizona Gravel Race.

I have a full race schedule for 2025, hope to see you out there! 

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