Rich is the founding partner of the firm.

He began his career as a Deputy District Attorney for the County of San Diego in 1985, with 11 jury trials in his first 18 months of practice, before joining the law firm of Ault, Midlam and Deuprey in 1986 where he became a partner.

In 1997, Rich and Michelle Murphy started a law firm that has now grown into Feuerstein, Murphy, Beals & Hackett, LLP.

Rich was adamant that the brand of his firm would be “work hard, shoot straight, and be authentic,”  a commitment that remains today.

Rich achieved a number of professional accolades in his 35-year career, including:

Rich is retired from daily practice but remains available for consulting and mediation.