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Bonita M. Riggens

Also known as Bonnie Riggens
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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 90% Employment / Labor
    16 years
  • 10% Administrative Law

Fees & Payments

Fees

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

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    669 1st Ave N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Office: 727-898-●●●● - show
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About Me

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About me: 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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5 star rating

“Age Discrimination/EEOC Claim Representation”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-18 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

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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Endorsements

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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), 5 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 26 years since Bonita M. Riggens was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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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

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 6
Question: Contractor cut trees from my roof. Nine days...
Bonita's answer: The most important thing to determine is how the hole got in the roof. Was it there before the... more
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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

Cases
Title:
Hamilton v. Unemployment Appeals Commission
Practice Area:
Employment / Labor
Outcome:
Plaitiff won
Description:
Court of Appeal reversed the denial of Plaintiff's claim for unemployment compensation benefits.

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Fee Agreements - Florida Bar Rule 4-1.5, Ethics Opinions and Florida Case Law Florida NELA Spring Conference 2005
Employment Law Basic Employment Law in the 90's-An Introduction to Employment Law 1997

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