$ 200-350 per hour
Robert David Eckard
About Robert
Biography
The firm was established in 2000 after Mr. Eckard went into private practice after leaving the State Attorney’s Office, 6th Judicial Circuit, where he prosecuted both felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. He has tried over 30 jury trials and over 100 bench trials.
Mr. Eckard has been a member of the US/Cuba Legal Forum, a not for profit organization designed to foster ties with Cuban Lawyers in Cuba, to normalize trade relations between the United States and Cuba and to explore legal issues effecting U.S. entities doing or wishing to do business there. Mr. Eckard has written several articles including "Doing Business in Cuba, Now and Post-Embargo" and "Protecting and Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights in Developing Countries with a Special Comparative Study on Cuban Intellectual Property Laws." Mr. Eckard has represented various entities against the United States Treasury Department, Office Foreign Asset Controls, in regards to travel to Cuba, pursuant to 31 CFR 515 .
Mr. Eckard has served on the Board of Directors for the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the American Bar Association, the Clearwater Bar Association and the Barney Masterson Inns of Court.
In 2004, Mr. Eckard was part of a delegation of lawyers, federal court judges and law professors that participated in a joint-cooperation agreement with the City of St. Petersburg, Russia and its legal community. The Honorable Elizabeth Kovachavich, Chief Judge, Middle District of Florida, headed the delegation. The delegation traveled to St. Petersburg, Russia and participated in a weeklong legal and judicial exchange of information and ideas to help promote and assist in Russia’s legal system reforms.
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Licensed in Texas for 5 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Robert David Eckard
3110 Palm Harbor Blvd Ste A, Palm Harbor, FL, 346831903
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Robert David Eckard's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by JAL | June 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
unfair practice
I hired an attorney whom I met through free legal, she worked with Mr. Eckard for a period of time. When she left I was given the option to go with her, however Mr. Eckard has decided to keep my money. I am an elderly disabled single woman and it took me a year to save that money and now I am homeles...
Posted by JP | August 23, 2013
The Best of the Best
Our corporation hired Robert Eckard Law Firm for a relatively complex corporate lawsuit that was quite detailed. His law firm was highly proactive and educational throughout all steps of the process, offering us different options and explained the pros and cons of the multiple options we had availab...
Posted by Lucy Dwyer/KeyStone Title Agency, Inc. | August 22, 2013
First impressions count for a lot, so, too, do final ones.
First impressions count for a lot, so, too, do final ones. I would like to place before you the name of my long-time friend and personal counsel - Robert Eckard. When you come to the realization that you must hire an attorney to represent, advise, guide, and defend you, Robert Eckard should be on you...
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2011
Professional and Prepared
I'm a former client of Eckard Law who did a great job for me. Had a difficult DUI case and their team objectively presented facts & options to client. Came to court prepared for DA's approach to case. Result being a not guilty jury finding.
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2010
The Best!!
Robert Eckard is every an attorney should be, he is brilliant,creative,insightful,tenacious,and caring. He knows the law and the judical systems and how it should be applied to benifit his clients. I knew from our first conversation that I was in good hands and felt better about a very painful,emoti...
Robert David Eckard's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I have known Rob Eckard for approximately 20 years. During that time he has distinguished himself as an aggressive and highly competent advocates for his clients, whether handling a criminal case or a complex business matter.. I highly recommend his services."
"Robert is a top tier trial attorney in Tampa Bay. He is always well prepared and a superb advocate for his clients.I endorse Robert without hesitation."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Robert Eckard for more than 8 years. I can attest to his zealousness and attention to detail in representing all of his clients."
"Robert Eckard is an excellent attorney. Mr. Eckard is incredibly hardworking and has amazing legal skill. Clients will find Mr. Eckard to be immensely detailed, aggressive, and zealous as he fights for their cause. I have no reservation in endorsing Robert Eckard and any client seeking him as an advocate will be well served and fortunate to have him on their side."
"I have known Mr. Eckard for the past 5 years and have always found him to be both professional and honest. I have witnessed Mr. Eckard in court on numerous occasions and he is always aggressive, yet professional, as he is fighting for the rights of his clients. I would highly recommend Mr. Eckard to any person needing legal representation in the Tampa Bay area."
"Without a doubt Rob is one of the finest attorneys in the profession. He aggressively pursues cases no matter how complicated or diverse. His additional legal degree of the Masters of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law, provides the experience necessary in handling extremely complex litigation cases Worldwide. Each and every client receives the individual attention and exceptional expertise necessary for superior representation"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Eckard is a consumate professional, is excellently trained, and has vast experience. I've had the privilige of working with him in several cases, and have always been impressed by his ability and work ethic."
"Mr. Eckard is an extremly bright lawyer. He is very hard working and pays great attention to detail. I send him all my commercial, contract and business litigation to his firm. He has done an excellant job. His prices are high, but worth every penny. I greatly endorse this very bright lawyer"
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"I have worked with Robert Eckard on numerous matters as an expert witness. I have found that he is an extremely thorough, competent, diligent, and prepared lawyer and I highly recommend his legal services."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Board Certified - Business Litigation, Florida Bar
1998
Victor O. Wehl Trial Advocacy Award, Stetson University College of Law
Work Experience
1998 - 2000
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office, 6th Judicial Circuit
Associations
2006 - Present
Barney Masterson American Inn of Courtmember
Sample of Legal Cases
Crissy Cladakis v. The Cladgroup, Bill Cladakis and Harriet Cladakis
action pending
ACCXX COMMUNICATIONS, LLC v. ENIGMACOM NETWORKS, INC., DOMINIC LICATTA, CLAY REICHE, CHRISTOPHER NEWBURY
case dismissed
TAURUS RECYCLING, INC (TRI)., and TAURUS TRANSPORT, INC. (TTI) v. ADRIAN FIELD
Confidential settlement agreement reached
Suncoast Graphics Factory, Inc. vs. Ellis Graphics
Injunctive Relief was granted in favor of the PL.
Massimilliano Boscaino vs. Carmine Cervelli and Bibo, Inc.
Case was Mediated. Mediation reached an impasse.
DAVID HEAVENRIDGE v. PINECREST FARMS, ROGER CATARINO, CRAIG OSHONEY
Conf. settlement agreement reached
DANIEL JOSEPH STEIN, DANIEL JOSEPH STEIN TRUST v. CHRISTOPHER FOCKE
Conf. settlement agreement reached
La Mirage v. Salon Metro et. al
Complaint and Motion for TRO Denied
The Nicholas Group vs. Julia Jones
Pending
Federal Trade Commission vs. Financial Advisors & Associates, Inc. and James Sweet, as president of Financial Advisors & Assoc.
settlement agreement reached
State of Florida, Department of Legal Affairs, Office of the Attorney General vs. New Leaf Associates, et. al.
Parties entered into a CFDL. Settlement Agreement
Securties Exchange Commission vs. James Bennett, Bearcat Financial Services, et. al.
pending
MARC BOWEN v. KF MANAGEMENT, LLC, and Kayla Merrick
Conf. settlement agreement reached
Education
2003
Stetson University College of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1998
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of South Florida
M.A.
1990
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
2013 Stetson College of Law Solo Practice Institute
Time Billing and Collections
2012
Stetson Solo Practice Institute
Time Billing Collections
Publications
2009
ABA Criminal Litigation Section
Go to Cuba: Do Not Pass Go, Go Directly to Jail
Languages
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers