C Richard Penalta

Martindale-Hubble “AV” rating since 2003; Listed in South Florida's Top Rated Lawyers; Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

Member, Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO); FBI InfraGard; Secretary of Insurance & Government Affairs for Aviation, Drones (UAS) and National Security Committee; Space Coast Women In Defense, a National Security Organization.

Adjunct professor and invited speaker at various conferences and universities: DOJ/NDAA National Advocacy College, FPAA Trial Advocacy Schools, IPTM Schools, Florida Bar’s Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program at the University of Florida College of Law, Florida Atlantic University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, National Traffic Law Center’s Trial Advocacy Program, NAUI's 4th Annual Southern Conference, University of Florida Academic Scuba Diving Program, NHTSA/NIAAA in Washington, D.C., Litigation Excellence Series: Accident Reconstruction/Biomechanical Experts at Trial, and served on the panel of the BAC Enforcement Systems, NHTSA in Washington, D.C.

Member, Ferrari Club of America; Sports Car Club of America; Tire Rack Street Survival Coach.

Member, International Marine Animal Trainers' Association (IMATA)

Traffic Safety Committee of the Palm Beaches Distinguished Service Award for Prosecution, 1998; Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association (FPAA) Distinguished Faculty Award, 1997; IPTM Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstruction Schools, Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot's License since 1981; Volusia County Domestic Violence Task Force 1993-1994; University of Florida Outstanding Instructor Award; AOPA LSP Panel Attorney; National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) Instructor; World Underwater Federation (CMAS) International Two Star Scuba Diving Instructor.
 
Admitted to the Supreme Court of the State of Florida, the United States District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.