Rick Middelkoop is an experienced legal advisor specializing in the physical domain, currently serving as a Juridisch adviseur fysiek domein at Gemeente Heemskerk since August 2017. Rick's professional journey includes roles as a Junior jurist at Omgevingsdienst IJmond and a legal intern, contributing significant research on municipal liability in relation to the new Social Support Act and Youth Act during an internship at Gemeente Heemskerk. Rick's education includes a Master of Laws from Open Universiteit and a post-academic degree in Public Administration from Stichting Beroepsopleiding Gemeentejuristen. Previous positions also encompass customer service at A2 antwoordservice and various support roles within the legal realm.