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Bonita M. Riggens

Also known as Bonnie Riggens

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($200-$300/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Bonnie Riggens is owner of the Law Office of Bonita M. Riggens in St. Petersburg, Florida. She has been a member of the Florida Bar in 1984, and is also a... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Age Discrimination/EEOC Claim Representation”

Posted by: a Employment client, 2009-10-18 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Ms Riggens is very knowlegable in the area of employment law. I was satisfied with the results she achieved for me. I would highly recommend Ms Riggens. more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Frank Mallory Shooster

Bonnie Riggens is known state-wide as one of Florida's most experienced and knowledgeable employment litigators. I have known her for over ten years... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Frank Shooster , Margate (FL), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

28 years since Bonita M. Riggens was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1984 03/05/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Law Office of Bonita M. Riggens 1995–present
Associate at Acosta & Mann 1990–1995
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Miami School of Law Law JD with honors 1984
Ohio University International Affairs - African Studies M.A. 1976
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Member Admission Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 1984
Dean's List University of Miami School of Law 1983
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Legislative Vice President National Employment Lawyers Association - Florida Chapter

Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 14
Answers: 402 Legal Answers
6 Best Answers
71 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Subject: President Obama signs Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Press Release by Florida Chapter of National Employment Lawyer's Association 2009
FEE AGREEMENTS -FLORIDA BAR RULES, ETHICS OPINIONS AND FLORIDA CASE LAW Florida NELA Spring Conference Seminar Materials 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Unemployment Compensation A seminar to educate the public on Unemployment Compensation Benefits and the Administrative Hearing Process 2011
Fee Agreements - Florida Bar Rule 4-1.5, Ethics Opinions and Florida Case Law Florida NELA Spring Conference 2005
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