Atty. Richard Scott Waid

Atty. Richard Scott Waid

Richard Scott Waid is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, litigation, intellectual property law and 1 other area of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Cleveland State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Sarasota Sarasota 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Scott Waid at a glance

Richard Scott Waid is a business, real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in Sarasota, Florida. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1986), Florida (1990), and District of Columbia (1993). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1986) and Cleveland State University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Scott Waid is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, litigation, intellectual property law and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Cleveland State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Richard practices in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Scott Waid's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard Scott Waid is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

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

Richard Scott Waid is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Richard Scott Waid is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Scott Waid is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

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 Sarasota 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 Scott Waid

Where is Richard Scott Waid's law office located?
Richard Scott Waid's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Scott Waid handle?
Richard Scott Waid focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Richard Scott Waid practiced law?
Richard Scott Waid has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Richard Scott Waid go to law school?
Richard Scott Waid earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Richard Scott Waid for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1986
B.A.
Cleveland State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
Florida
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
Ohio
Admitted: 1994

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