Atty. Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard

Atty. Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard

Richard D. Eckhard is the head of the Tampa office real estate group.

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About Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard at a glance

Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard is a real estate attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Virginia (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Development (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard D. Eckhard is the head of the Tampa office real estate group
  • Mr Eckhard's practice focuses on office and retail real estate development, leasing, acquisition and disposition
  • He represents national and regional landlords and tenants in connection with office buildings, shopping centers and mixed–use properties
  • He also handles synthetic and leveraged leases
  • Mr. Eckhard is the incoming chair of The Florida Bar Real Property Leasing Committee
  • Since 2007, he has served as a member of the faculty of Georgetown University Law Center's Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute and frequently lectures on real estate transaction topics
  • Mr. Eckhard is Board Certified in Real Estate Law in Florida and is a member of the Real Estate Advisory Board of Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies at the University of Florida

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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

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Where is Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard's law office located?
Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard handle?
Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard go to law school?
Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard earned their education at (BA).
How can I contact Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard received?
Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Development; Best Lawyers in America — Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

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Education

BA
University of Virginia
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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Development
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Corporate Counsel Edition, May 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal, 2011, 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Real Estate, 2007-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine, 2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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