Atty. Ricky Polston

Atty. Ricky Polston

Ricky Polston is a lawyer practicing commercial law, insurance, labor and employment law and 2 other areas of law. Ricky received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Ricky Polston at a glance

Ricky Polston is a Partner based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Shutts & Bowen LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Claims Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fede (1987) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and U.S. Tax Court (1987). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1986) and Florida State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ricky Polston is a lawyer practicing commercial law, insurance, labor and employment law and 2 other areas of law
  • Ricky received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Ricky practices at Shutts & Bowen LLP in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Ricky Polston's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

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

Ricky Polston is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Tallahassee 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 Ricky Polston

Where is Ricky Polston's law office located?
Ricky Polston's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm is Shutts & Bowen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ricky Polston handle?
Ricky Polston focuses on contracts, employment, business, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Ricky Polston practiced law?
Ricky Polston has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Ricky Polston go to law school?
Ricky Polston earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Ricky Polston for a consultation?
You can contact Ricky Polston directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ricky Polston received?
Ricky Polston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1986
B.S.
Florida State University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Claims Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fede
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987

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