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Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law, Rick Alvarez is a trial lawyer with versatility and decades of experience in cases involving unique issues, troublesome facts, or both, such as catastrophic torts, corporate liability and risk management, complex commercial disputes, computer spying, unfair competition and trade practices, and the First Amendment. He practices in both state and federal courts throughout Florida and has been admitted pro hac vice in cases throughout the United States.
Rick’s experience in the trial of cases, whether before juries or judges, often results in practical insight and advice for clients at any stage of litigation.
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Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Akerman LLP
401 East Jackson Street, Suite 1700, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Posted by Lillian Hart | January 16, 2015 | Wrongful Death
Friendly; cordial; warmly polite, and delivers results
My husband was killed in January 2014 and Richard Alvarez took my case and was very understanding, friendly and helped us thru a very ruff time. Got us the results I was looking for plus helped me with issues I mentioned thru casual conversation I didn't even think to ask him. Could not of made it t...
Richard Alvarez's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have know Rick for years. He is knowledgeable and a tireless advocate for his clients. Anyone who has him as their lawyer is in good hands"
"Rick is a fearless litigator. I trust that he knows civil litigation inside and out and I am in awe at some of his jury trial results. I wholeheartedly endorse him!"
"Mr. Alvarez is one of the most creative attorney's that I have met in my 18 years of practicing law. In addition to his creativity, Mr. Alvarez is extremely professional and caring to his client's needs and wants."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rick is one of the best, most educated and compassionate attorneys in Tampa. Hire him if you can get him!"
"I highly recommend and endorse Rick Alvarez as a skilled knowledgeable and ethical attorney. Rick demonstrated his superior skill set in turning an unreasonably low offer case referral into a settlement that was fair and just, and left our client with tremendous satisfaction in both timeliness and amount of recovery. I recommend Rick to those desiring a combination of professionalism, diligence and outstanding advocacy. Edward P. Graham Illinois licensed attorney since 1987"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been working with Rick for over ten (10) years on various legal matters dealing with product liabilities and personal injury cases, including representation of some personal matters, and I have found him to be experienced and very knowledgeable. His demeanor and ability to communicate with client is excellent and always professional."
"As a lawyer myself, the highest recommendation and endorsement I can give Mr. Alvarez is that I would hire him to be my lawyer. Rick is an extremely intelligent and strategic lawyer. Litigation is like a chess match. Rick proactively knows what move he wants to make 5 moves in advance, while his opposition defensively reacts one move at a time. The end result is when Rick’s opposition realizes it’s checkmate – and game over."
"Rick is intelligent, compassionate, and dedicated. He works hard to get it right."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I have known Rick for over a decade and wanted to be his partner since the first time I met him. He is one of the most brilliant trial lawyers I have ever seen. He is the single most creative, outside-of-the-box thinker I have ever known in this field. He is my first choice for any type of complex civil litigation, and especially catastrophic injury cases. Rick is one of a kind. I am thrilled that we (finally) became partners this year."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Richard Alvarez is a very smart attorney who practices aggressively, but professionally. I knew I had a fight on my hands after I sued his client and he appeared in the case. I would be confident to hire Mr. Alvarez to represent me, my business, or a family member. He is an asset to his clients."
"Rick's character may be the only characteristic that out weighs his abilities as a trial lawyer. He practices how all lawyers should."
"Rick is an excellent attorney who is highly intelligent, professional and ethical."
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Experience
Honors
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Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Education
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Notre Dame Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
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University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Identifying Viable Cases of Personal Injury
Identifying Viable Cases of Personal Injury
2011
"Premises Liability and Negligent Security in Florida"
Premises Liability for Plaintiffs
2008
"Essentials of Personal Injury Litigation"
Summary Judgment and Punitive Damages
2007
"The Essentials of Personal Injury"
Expert Witnesses
2006
"Premises Liability and Negligent Security in Florida"
Premises Liability
2006
"Legal Oddities & Other Curiosities of Civil Litigation"
Pharmaceutical Liability
2005
"Premises Liability"
Public Roads and Construction
2004
"Wrongful Death Seminar"
Workers' Compensation Immunity
2004
"Products Liability Seminar"
Jury Selection and Trial for Plaintiffs
2003
"2003 Proving Damages Seminar"
Maximizing Damages
2002
"Products Liability"
Jury Selection for Plaintiffs
2001
"Fine Art of Jury Selection & Craft of Presenting Damages"
Jury Selection
2000
"Workhorse Seminar"
Closing Argument for Plaintiffs
Publications
2007
The Florida Bar Journal
"Mislabeling the Pharmacist Who Does More Than Just Mislabel the Prescription - A Study of Pharmaceutical Liability under Florida Law"
2000
The Florida Bar Journal
"Parental Consortium: Have You Checked the Children's Claims?"
Languages
English