Rick represents clients in complex commercial disputes, administrative proceedings, enforcement actions, and state and federal court litigation from inception through trial. He also serves as general counsel to emerging and medium-sized businesses, guiding clients through corporate governance, employment matters, risk management issues, and strategic decisions where business and law intersect.
As part of his litigation practice, Rick has represented global manufacturers, financial institutions, real estate developers, C-level executives, professional athletes, and health care professionals in a wide array of business disputes.
For each of the last five years, Rick has been recognized as a "Rising Star" in the state of Florida for Business Litigation by Super Lawyers magazine; a recognition limited to just 2.5% of lawyers in the state each year. He has also held various bar leadership positions and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Additionally, Rick is an adjunct faculty member at the Emory University School of Law, his alma mater, where he teaches rising third-year law students the Kessler-Eidson Program for Trial Techniques.
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Rick prides himself on preparing a detailed strategy for each case up front, maintaining an open line of communication every step of the way, and ensuring that his clients’ objectives are met in the most efficient manner possible.
Education
Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2010
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University of Florida, B.A., 2006
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Professional Recognition
Florida Super Lawyers "Rising Star"
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
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Community & Civic Involvement
Emory University School of Law Adjunct Faculty
Kessler-Eidson Program for Trial Techniques
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Hillsborough County Bar Association
Board of Directors - Young Lawyers Division
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Hillsborough County Bar Association
Bar Leadership Institute
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Representative Clients
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Continental Tire the Americas
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Rolls-Royce Holdings
Bank of America Corporation
SunTrust Bank
Prosper Marketplace
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Admissions
Florida
