Atty. Darryl R. Richards

Atty. Darryl R. Richards

Darryl has been a trial lawyer with the firm since 1982 and is Managing Partner. He has handled many types of cases, including personal injury cases, car crashes, defective product designs, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, land use litigation, non-compete litigation and sophisticated business litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Darryl R. Richards at a glance

Darryl R. Richards is a employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Darryl has been a trial lawyer with the firm since 1982 and is Managing Partner
  • He has handled many types of cases, including personal injury cases, car crashes, defective product designs, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, land use litigation, non-compete litigation and sophisticated business litigation
  • He is also a Certified Circuit Court Mediator

Practice Areas Explained

Darryl R. Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Darryl R. Richards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Darryl R. Richards is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Darryl R. Richards is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Darryl R. Richards is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Darryl R. Richards is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Darryl R. Richards is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Darryl R. Richards

Where is Darryl R. Richards's law office located?
Darryl R. Richards's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Darryl R. Richards handle?
Darryl R. Richards focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Darryl R. Richards go to law school?
Darryl R. Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1982).
How can I contact Darryl R. Richards for a consultation?
You can contact Darryl R. Richards directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Darryl R. Richards received?
Darryl R. Richards's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1982

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026

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