Atty. Richard A. Gilbert
A practicing lawyer in Tampa for more than 40 years, Rich has extensive experience in complex civil trials, is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell and is board certified in civil trial law and was board certified in business litigation from 1997 to 2022. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2003 in three categories: Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
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Richard A. Gilbert is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1973), Florida (1974), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1975), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1977). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1973) and Miami University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County Bar Association, Master, Justice William Glenn Terrell American Inn of Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2002—, Southern Legal Counsel. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A practicing lawyer in Tampa for more than 40 years, Rich has extensive experience in complex civil trials, is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell and is board certified in civil trial law and was board certified in business litigation from 1997 to 2022
- He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2003 in three categories: Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- He is one in a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers for 10 years or longer
- In 2021, Mr. Gilbert was recognized by Tampa Style Magazine as one of Tampa’s leading attorneys
- He was recognized as the Best Lawyers 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Other awards include being selected as one of the leading 500 plaintiffs’ trial lawyers in America by Law Dragon Magazine in 2007 and one of the top one hundred Florida Super Lawyers in 2006 and 2007
- In addition, Rich has been selected by his peers as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2006 through 2021 and in 2023, as well being listed in the top 100 lawyers in the State in 2006 and 2007
- Rich has won multi-million dollar jury awards in commercial, personal injury, and professional liability litigation, and has served as lead trial counsel in four trials receiving national attention
- He is a widely published legal author whose articles have appeared in the Hillsborough County Bar Association journal, the Lawyer, and in the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar publication, The Advocate
- Listed in: Best Lawyers in America, 2003—
- Florida Trend's Legal Elite, 2004-2007
- Florida Super Lawyers "Top 100" Lawyers in Florida
- Law Dragon, one of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America
- Leading Florida Attorneys
- Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review, 1972-1973
Author
- "Self-Incrimination - Standard of Proof Necessary at Involuntariness Hearing," 41 University of Cincinnati Law Review 504, 1972
- "Abortion: The Father's Rights," 42 University of Cincinnati Law Review 442, 1973
- "Conflicts of Law - Choice of the Better Rule of Law in Federal Courts," 42 University of Cincinnati Law Review 153, 1973
- Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, Stetson Law School, Fall 2003
- Florida Commission on Ethics, Member, 1987-1990 and Chairman, 1989-1990
- Governor's Task Force to Promote Ethics in Government, Chairman, 1990
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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