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4.3 /5.0
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Richard Lee Purtz
also known as Richard L. Purtz
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About Richard
Biography
I am a Past President of the North Fort Myers Rotary Club, Co-Founder and past Club Director of USA South Volleyball Club of Naples/Fort Myers, general counsel for USA Volleyball – Florida Region, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Southwest Florida Symphony. I am also an Adjunct Professor at The University of St. Francis in Graduate Studies in Health Services Administration.
I played professional basketball with Club Olympique Beauvais in France, and was later employed as a Claims Adjuster for Allstate Insurance Company for four years. I am in the Personal Injury Department and his practice emphasizes Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Insurance Claims litigation as a Partner in the law firm, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. I am a Board Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Florida Bar, having completed over fifty jury trials. I've served on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers from 1999-2005, now known as the Florida Justice Association. I am a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and helped to organize and served as the first President of the Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association. I am designated as an “AV” rated Civil Trial Attorney by the rating service Martindale-Hubbell and have been listed as one of Florida’s “Super Lawyers.”
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Car Accident
14%
Life Insurance
14%
Litigation
14%
Motorcycle Accident
14%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 37 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A.
(877) 915-7479
Unknown
1515 Broadway Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901-3088
gbclaw.com/richard-l-purtz/Cape Coral Office
(239) 574-9213
Fax
1603 Hancock Brdg Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL, 33990
gbclaw.com/richard-l-purtz/Naples Office
(239) 514-2463
Fax
2590 Northbrooke Plaza Dr, #105, Naples, FL, 34119
gbclaw.com/richard-l-purtz/Lehigh Acres Office
(239) 368-2461
Fax
4802 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL, 33971
gbclaw.com/richard-l-purtz/Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A.
1515 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
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Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2017 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Poor communicator, unprofessional demeanor, provided wrong advice
The extensive marketing materials oversell the true quality of service this attorney offers. Extremely unprofessional, provided the wrong advice and lead us wrong, this also confirmed by subsequent counsel hired. Careless judgments notably impair the ability of this attorney who may be otherwise actu...
Richard Lee Purtz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mr. Purtz. I have known him for 13 years. His reputation in our legal community is exceptional."
"Richard is a skilled lawyer with a vast knowledge of the law. He is a great asset to those in need of his services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard is an extraordinarily talented lawyer and is highly regarded in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyers work and standing in the legal community. Mr. Purtz is a dedicated member of Florida’s legal community with respect for and knowledge of the law. He is a tireless worker that always keeps his client’s best interest in mind. I highly recommend him to any person who needs the assistance of a highly qualified and competent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked For Richard and he is not only a great trial attorney and is also a great mentor for young attorneys. His ethical standards are only match by the compasion he has for his clients. Richard is a great trial attorney and I have been lucky to try cases with him!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I confidently endorse this lawyer’s work. As a dedicated member of the Florida legal community, Richard Purtz has shown an uncompromising respect for, and knowledge of the law. He has always worked hard to produce results in the best interest of clients. I would strongly recommend him to any person who needs the assistance of a highly qualified and competent attorney."
"Richard Purtz is an outstanding personal injury lawyer who always gives his clients the winning edge by his impressive preparation and trial skills. I strongly endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard is a hard-working attorney fighting for the rights of injury victims. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone needing a personal injury attorney."
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Experience
Honors
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
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Partner, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz
1900 - Present
Partner, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A.
Associations
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Inn of Court, Calusa Chapter
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association
Member / Past President
1999 - 2005
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersBoard of Directors
Education
1988
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Tulane University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English