Atty. Richard "Rick" Alvarez
Richard Alvarez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Richard, who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2021.
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Richard "Rick" Alvarez is a personal injury and business attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Alvarez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Richard, who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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 "Rick" Alvarez is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard "Rick" Alvarez is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
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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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