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John Richard Caskey
also known as J. Richard Caskey, Rich Caskey
About John
Biography
J. Richard Caskey ("Rich") practices at
his law firm, J. Richard Caskey, P.A., in Tampa, where he focuses his practice
in the areas of estate and trust litigation.
As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator and Certified
Appellate Mediator, Rich also focuses upon mediation of guardianship, estate,
and trust disputes. Rich is a fellow of
the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”). He most recently served for five consecutive
years as the Chair of The Florida Bar’s RPPTL Section Probate and Trust
Litigation Committee and twice served as Vice-Chair of The Florida Bar Probate
Rules Committee. Rich has served on a
number of other committees of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
and is a member of the RPPTL Executive Council.
In addition to authoring many published articles, Rich frequently speaks
at seminars and other events about estate and trust topics. He is a past Chairman of the Hillsborough
County Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. In the Tampa community, Rich serves on the
board of directors of the MacDonald Training Center, an organization dedicated
to empowering people with developmental disabilities to lead the lives they
choose. Rich attended the University of Florida and is a "Triple
Gator" having earned his B.S. in Accounting, M.B.A., and J.D. degrees from
UF.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Probate
100%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 24 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
J. Richard Caskey, P.A.
(813) 489-5727
Fax
777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 215, Tampa, FL, 33602
caskeylaw.comJohn Richard Caskey's Reviews
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Posted by Joe Wright | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Attorney
I've known Rich for many years. Rich is an excellent attorney who recently represented me on a personal issue and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Rich is honest, thoughtful and certainly prepared. If you're looking for a probate attorney then I'd recommend you give Rich a call.
Posted by Henry | March 2, 2014
Excellent strategist and formidable representation.
Integrity, grit, realistic and super knowledgeable in his field. Excellent representation and would ask Rich to represent me again in a heartbeat. We had a complex case that Rich broke down into practical terms, possible phases and helped us to understand clearly every possible angle available amid ...
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John Richard Caskey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Rich on a litigated probate matter. He determined a strategy that was unique and brilliant. Due to this strategy, we were able to reach a positive conclusion and were able to avoid considerable delay and legal expense."
"Rich Caksey is a lawyer's lawyer. He has an outstanding reputation in the community, and he is known as both an ethical and knowledgeable practictioner. Rich is active in local and statewide bar activities, and I highly recommend him for any probate matter. Eric N. Appleton"
"Rich Caskey is an excellent attorney. When I moved to Tampa, I heard several attorneys mention that he was a "go-to" guy in the area of probate and estate litigation. I have referred a number of clients to Rich, and I have only received positive feedback."
"Rich has an excellent reputation in the community as a trust and estates litigator. I have known Rich for over three years and have worked with him on several local bar committees and projects. I have found Rich professional, honest and fair in all our dealings."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Named a "Legal Elite/Up & Comer", Florida Trend Magazine
2011
Named as Rising Star in the Area of Estate and Trust Litigation, Florida Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Named as Rising Star in the Area of Estate and Trust Litigation, Florida Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Named as Rising Star in the Area of Estate and Trust Litigation, Florida Super Lawyers
2008
James M. "Red" McEwen Memorial Award, Hillsborough County Bar Association
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, J. Richard Caskey, P.A.
2003 - 2008
Attorney, Steven L. Hearn, P.A.
2001 - 2003
Attorney, Akerman Senterfitt
Associations
2009 - Present
Florida Bar Probate Rules CommitteeMember
2007 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionExecutive Council
2005 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Probate and Trust Litigation CommitteeMember
2005 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Probate Law and Procedure CommitteeMember
2008 - 2012
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, ActionLine CommitteeChairman; Editor-in-Chief ActionLine Magazine
2007 - 2009
Hillsborough County Bar Association Leadership InstituteChairman
2005 - 2007
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionChairman
Education
2001
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Florida
MBA - Master of Business Adminsitration
1997
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Litigation and Trust Law Symposium
I’m No Carpenter - Litigating Undue Influence Without the Presumption
2011
Rules, Deadlines, and Essential Issues and Developments in Probate Practice
Use of Rules of Civil Procedure in Probate
2010
When Good Estates Go Bad: Dealing with Unexpected Issues in Probate
"t’s My Indispensible Party and I’ll Die If I Want To: Jurisdiction, Notice, and Interested Parties Under the Probate Code"
2010
Trust and Estate Stimulus Package: Shovel-Ready Issues for Planners and Litigators
“Redistributing the Wealth: Obtaining Attorneys’ Fees in Estate and Trust Matters”
2009
The Guardianship Team
“The Least Restrictive Alternative”
2009
So You Think You Can Dance…But Can You Do the Probate Shuffle?
“Hip-Hopping on Adoption and Paternity Issues”
2009
Estate and Trust Symposium: The Best Laid Plans ... A Showdown Between the Drafters and the Litigators
“Avoiding Legal Arthritis: Treatment of ‘Joint’ Issues”
2008
Your 2008 Estate and Trust Symposium: Litigating Under the New Florida Trust Code
“Who’s in Charge?: Liability Issues and Concerns for Directed Trustees”
2008
Luncheon CLE Series
“The Prudent Practitioner: Avoiding Conflicts of Interests in Estate and Trust Matters”
2008
HCBA RPPTL Luncheon
“Rules of Professional Conduct and Conflicts of Interests”
2008
Estate, Trust and Tax Issues at Their Best!
“Various Conflicts of Interests that Might Arise in Estate and Trust Matters”
2008
Conflicts of Interests in Estate and Trust Matters
“Conflicts of Interests in Estate and Trust Matters”
2007
HCBA RPPTL Luncheon
“The Creative Undue Influencer: Challenging Marriage in Probate”
Publications
2011
Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education publication, 7th ed.
Florida Guardianship Practice, Chapter 6 "Use of Joint Assets"
2010
ActionLine, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Alleging Undue Influence: Maybe You Don’t Have to Be So Presumptuous
2009
ActionLine, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Homestead and Pay-on-Death Accounts: Two Completely Unrelated Cases of Interest
2008
ActionLine, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Second District Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of Elective Share
2008
Lawyer (HCBA)
Protecting the Homestead; Protecting the Public: Waiver of homestead exemption from forced sale is unenforceable.
2007
ActionLine, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Looking for the Laughing Heir: Potential Expansion of Intestate Succession Laws
2007
Lawyer (HCBA)
In Search of the Laughing Heir
2006
Lawyer (HCBA)
Changes in the Law Regarding Revocable Trusts
2006
Lawyer (HCBA)
Homestead and Amendment 10: Don't Let the ‘Cap’ Out of the Bag
2005
Lawyer (HCBA)
Equitable Adoption: Setting Things Right
2005
Lawyer (HCBA)
Reformation of an Unambiguous Trust Instrument