Rick Alvarez is a board-certified trial lawyer and graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School and the Fisher School of Accounting at the University of Florida.
Over his years as a trial lawyer, Rick has developed particular skill and interest in cases involving unique issues, such as those associated with wrongful deaths, defective products, premises liability, federal civil rights, complex commercial disputes, shareholders' derivative actions, unfair trade practices, computer spying, and the First Amendment.
His practice is conducted before the state and federal courts throughout Florida.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 12/20/2020 |
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Board Certified - Civil Trial | Florida Bar | N/A |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Florida Bar Journal | "Mislabeling the Pharmacist Who Does More Than Just Mislabel the Prescription - A Study of Pharmaceutical Liability under Florida Law" | 2007 |
The Florida Bar Journal | "Parental Consortium: Have You Checked the Children's Claims?" | 2000 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | N/A |
Notre Dame Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Identifying Viable Cases of Personal Injury | Identifying Viable Cases of Personal Injury | 2015 |
"Premises Liability and Negligent Security in Florida" | Premises Liability for Plaintiffs | 2011 |
"Essentials of Personal Injury Litigation" | Summary Judgment and Punitive Damages | 2008 |
"The Essentials of Personal Injury" | Expert Witnesses | 2007 |
"Premises Liability and Negligent Security in Florida" | Premises Liability | 2006 |
"Legal Oddities & Other Curiosities of Civil Litigation" | Pharmaceutical Liability | 2006 |
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"Premises Liability" | Public Roads and Construction | 2005 |
"Wrongful Death Seminar" | Workers' Compensation Immunity | 2004 |
"Products Liability Seminar" | Jury Selection and Trial for Plaintiffs | 2004 |
"2003 Proving Damages Seminar" | Maximizing Damages | 2003 |
"Products Liability" | Jury Selection for Plaintiffs | 2002 |
"Fine Art of Jury Selection & Craft of Presenting Damages" | Jury Selection | 2001 |
"Workhorse Seminar" | Closing Argument for Plaintiffs | 2000 |
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Julian Sanchez, Wrongful death Attorney on Jul 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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
Karen Middlekauff, Litigation Attorney on May 11, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
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!
Anthony Diecidue, Litigation Attorney on Feb 25, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Ryan Cappy, Car accident Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Lieser, Litigation Attorney on May 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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
Carlos Pazos, Car accident Attorney on Apr 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Matthew Jowanna, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Ceci Berman, Wrongful death Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rick is intelligent, compassionate, and dedicated. He works hard to get it right.
Michael Lundy, Litigation Attorney on Feb 4, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
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.
Tania Rivas, Litigation Attorney on Jan 26, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Mockler, Litigation Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Matthew Tucy, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Rick's character may be the only characteristic that out weighs his abilities as a trial lawyer. He practices how all lawyers should.
Kevin McLaughlin, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rick is an excellent attorney who is highly intelligent, professional and ethical.