Atty. Richard Alan Arnold

Atty. Richard Alan Arnold

Richard Alan Arnold is a nationally recognized trial lawyer focused on complex litigation, including antitrust cases for plaintiffs and defendants. During his more than 30 years of practice, Richard has handled numerous individual plaintiff antitrust cases as opposed to class actions or mass actions.

Miami Miami 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Alan Arnold at a glance

Richard Alan Arnold is a business and litigation attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Sperling Kenny Nachwalter PA. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (1975). Educated at University of Illinois - Chicago (—, 1975) and The University of South Carolina (J.D., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Richard Alan Arnold is a nationally recognized trial lawyer focused on complex litigation, including antitrust cases for plaintiffs and defendants
  • During his more than 30 years of practice, Richard has handled numerous individual plaintiff antitrust cases as opposed to class actions or mass actions
  • He also has represented opt-out plaintiffs in many civil antitrust cases that have proceeded parallel to or following the U.S. government’s criminal prosecution of international cartels
  • In addition to antitrust cases, Richard has played an active role in all of the firm’s cases involving the electronic payments industry
  • Richard’s clients include public companies, entrepreneurial individuals, and privately held companies from a wide variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, vitamins, telecommunications, consumable commodities, banking, automotive, health care, and airlines
  • Richard has been lead counsel in antitrust cases representing as plaintiffs an international tire manufacturer, the nation’s eighth largest vitamin manufacturer, major national retail pharmacy chains, major national retail grocery chains, chemical and plastic manufacturers, and international consumer products companies, resulting in gross individual non-class action recoveries of nearly $4 billion
  • He has served as a special assistant attorney general in several states, both as prosecutor and as counsel, and formerly chaired the Ad Hoc Committee on Rules and Procedures of the U.S
  • District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • Richard has written and lectured extensively on antitrust topics, including implied rights of action under the antitrust laws
  • Before joining the firm, Richard clerked for the Honorable William E. Miller of the U.S
  • Circuit Court for the Sixth Circuit

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Alan Arnold's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Alan Arnold

Where is Richard Alan Arnold's law office located?
Richard Alan Arnold's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Sperling Kenny Nachwalter PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Alan Arnold handle?
Richard Alan Arnold focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Richard Alan Arnold practiced law?
Richard Alan Arnold has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Richard Alan Arnold go to law school?
Richard Alan Arnold earned their education at (—, 1975); (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact Richard Alan Arnold for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Alan Arnold received?
Richard Alan Arnold's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — , Antitrust Law and Commercial Litigation, 1991 – present.

Education

University of Illinois - Chicago
- 1975
J.D.
The University of South Carolina
- 1973
B.S.
East Tennessee State University
- 1969

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Antitrust Law and Commercial Litigation, 1991 – present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Senior Statesman, Antitrust, 2021-2025; Band 1, Antitrust, 2020, 2004-2018; Band 2, Antitrust, 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Antitrust Litigation, 2006-2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent™
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 5.0/5.0 Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers,
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Miami)
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
Admitted: 1975

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