Atty. Richard Bennett Graves

Atty. Richard Bennett Graves

Mr. Richard Bennett Graves is a lawyer practicing administrative, admiralty and maritime, antitrust and trade regulation and 12 other areas of law.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Bennett Graves at a glance

Richard Bennett Graves is a contracts, business, litigation, civil rights, and government attorney based in St. Petersburg, Florida. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1991), District Of Columbia (1994), District of Columbia (1994), and Florida U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas (2007). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1991) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Richard Bennett Graves is a lawyer practicing administrative, admiralty and maritime, antitrust and trade regulation and 12 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Richard practices in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Bennett Graves's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative 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 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 Richard Bennett Graves

Where is Richard Bennett Graves's law office located?
Richard Bennett Graves's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Bennett Graves handle?
Richard Bennett Graves focuses on contracts, business, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Richard Bennett Graves practiced law?
Richard Bennett Graves has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Richard Bennett Graves go to law school?
Richard Bennett Graves earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Richard Bennett Graves for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1991
B.A.
Washington & Lee University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
District Of Columbia
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1994
Florida U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas
Admitted: 2007

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