Atty. Richard Alvarez

Atty. Richard Alvarez

Richard Alvarez is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, civil trial, commercial litigation and 12 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Florida, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Tampa Tampa 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Alvarez at a glance

Richard Alvarez is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business. Educated at Notre Dame Law School J.D. (—) and University of Florida B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Alvarez is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, civil trial, commercial litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Florida, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Richard practices at Akerman LLP in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Alvarez's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Richard Alvarez is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

Richard Alvarez 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.

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

Employment Law

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

Richard Alvarez is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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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 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 Richard Alvarez

Where is Richard Alvarez's law office located?
Richard Alvarez's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Alvarez handle?
Richard Alvarez focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Richard Alvarez practiced law?
Richard Alvarez has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Richard Alvarez go to law school?
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How can I contact Richard Alvarez for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Alvarez received?
Richard Alvarez's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Notre Dame Law School J.D.
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University of Florida B.S.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

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