Atty. John Richard Rahter

Atty. John Richard Rahter

John Richard Rahter is a lawyer practicing personal injury (plaintiff) law, personal injury defense law, probate law and 3 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from The Ohio University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About John Richard Rahter at a glance

John Richard Rahter is a Member based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Kieffer and Rahter, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, wrongful death, personal injury, and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1974) and The Ohio University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of St and Petersburg and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar Pinellas County Criminal Defense Attorneys Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Richard Rahter is a lawyer practicing personal injury (plaintiff) law, personal injury defense law, probate law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from The Ohio University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Kieffer and Rahter, P.A. in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Richard Rahter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Richard Rahter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

John Richard Rahter is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

John Richard Rahter is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Richard Rahter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Richard Rahter is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 St. Petersburg 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 John Richard Rahter

Where is John Richard Rahter's law office located?
John Richard Rahter's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Kieffer and Rahter, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Richard Rahter handle?
John Richard Rahter focuses on probate, wrongful death, personal injury, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Richard Rahter practiced law?
John Richard Rahter has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Richard Rahter go to law school?
John Richard Rahter earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact John Richard Rahter for a consultation?
You can contact John Richard Rahter 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 John Richard Rahter received?
John Richard Rahter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1974
A.B.
The Ohio University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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