Atty. Richard A. Vargas

Atty. Richard A. Vargas

Richard Vargas is a Partner in our Miami office focusing on business litigation, construction, environmental, mass torts, land use, general liability, premises liability, products liability, and transportation matters. He has extensive experience practicing in various areas of civil litigation including: premises liability, negligent security, hospitality services, liquor liability and dram-shop, construction defect, contractual disputes, consumer litigation, and first-party insurance coverage.

Miami Miami 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Richard A. Vargas at a glance

Richard A. Vargas is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (2005). Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 2005) and University of Florida (B.S. Political, 2002). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Cuban American Bar Association Dade County Bar Association. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Vargas is a Partner in our Miami office focusing on business litigation, construction, environmental, mass torts, land use, general liability, premises liability, products liability, and transportation matters
  • He has extensive experience practicing in various areas of civil litigation including: premises liability, negligent security, hospitality services, liquor liability and dram-shop, construction defect, contractual disputes, consumer litigation, and first-party insurance coverage
  • He has litigated numerous lawsuits from inception through trial on behalf of recreation centers, restaurants, fast-food establishments, automobile dealerships, hotels, condominium associations, shopping centers, and retail operators across Florida
  • Richard focuses on representing his clients with the utmost professionalism while providing honest evaluation and zealous counsel
  • Prior to joining HBS, Richard acted as lead counsel for a range of insurance carriers and self-insured entities at a local Miami firm
  • He previously served as in-house counsel for an insurance carrier based out of Birmingham, Michigan, where he managed general liability and first-party property claims across Florida
  • Richard earned his Juris Doctor from the George Washington University and his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from the University of Florida
  • In the Press HBS Expands Miami Office & Welcomes Five Attorneys December 1, 2023 Hall Booth Smith bolsters its Miami team by welcoming Partners Ramon Emilio “Ray” Javier and Richard A. Vargas, whose seasoned expertise and leadership will significantly contribute to the growth of the office, along with Associates Dalianett Corrales, Arlette Gomez, and Hannah Marie Blanck

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Vargas's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Land Use & Zoning

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Miami 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 Richard A. Vargas

Where is Richard A. Vargas's law office located?
Richard A. Vargas's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Vargas handle?
Richard A. Vargas focuses on business, zoning, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Richard A. Vargas practiced law?
Richard A. Vargas has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Richard A. Vargas go to law school?
Richard A. Vargas earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Political, 2002).
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What awards or recognition has Richard A. Vargas received?
Richard A. Vargas's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
The George Washington University
- 2005
B.S. Political
University of Florida
- 2002

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2005

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