Richard Strickland

Richard K. (Rick) Strickland is a partner with the Brunswick, Georgia law firm of Brown, Readdick, Bumgartner, Carter, Strickland & Watkins, LLP. His law practice is primarily devoted to civil litigation, with a specific emphasis upon the representation of local governmental entities, their officers and employees, particularly law enforcement officers. He also assists clients with employment related litigation and compliance matters, as well as business and commercial litigation. Mr. Strickland is a graduate of Brewton-Parker College, Valdosta State College, and Emory University School of Law. Prior to his career as an attorney, he served as the News Director and Operations Manager for an ABC television network affiliate in Valdosta, Georgia. Mr. Strickland has previously served as President of the Glynn/Brunswick Bar Association. He has also served the State Bar of Georgia as a member of the Disciplinary Board Review Panel, which operates as an appellate body with regard to disciplinary matters. Mr. Strickland is active in the community, serving as a member of the Board of Directors for South Coast Bank. He has also serve many years as a youth sports coach, coaching baseball, basketball, and football teams on behalf of the Glynn County Recreation Department. Mr. Strickland has also served upon various committees at his church in Brunswick, Georgia, The Chapel. Away from work, Mr. Strickland enjoys hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities while spending time with his family. Mr. Strickland and his wife, Sandy, reside on St. Simons Island, Georgia They have 5 adult children, as well as 5 grandchildren and counting as of 2023.