Atty. Steven Richardson

Atty. Steven Richardson

Steven Richardson is a partner in the Tallahassee office of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. He has been with the firm since 2013 and has worked in both the Tampa and Tallahassee offices.

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Profile Summary

About Steven Richardson at a glance

Steven Richardson is a insurance attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (2011). Educated at Stetson University (JD, 2011) and Stetson University (—, 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven Richardson is a partner in the Tallahassee office of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A
  • He has been with the firm since 2013 and has worked in both the Tampa and Tallahassee offices
  • Mr. Richardson has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® since 2024 for Insurance Law
  • Mr. Richardson's practice focuses in the areas of catastrophic and personal injury, general civil litigation, premises liability, trucking defense, security negligence, vehicle negligence, wrongful death, defective products, construction litigation and first party property
  • Mr. Richardson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stetson University, where he majored in Political Science and was inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha
  • Upon graduation, Mr. Richardson earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law
  • During law school, Mr. Richardson served on the Student Leadership Development Committee and was awarded the Student Leadership award
  • Mr. Richardson is admitted to practice in all state courts in the State of Florida

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Richardson's Areas of Practice

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

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 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

Common questions about Steven Richardson

Where is Steven Richardson's law office located?
Steven Richardson's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Cole, Scott & Kissane. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Richardson handle?
Steven Richardson focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Steven Richardson practiced law?
Steven Richardson has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Steven Richardson go to law school?
Steven Richardson earned their education at (JD, 2011); (—, 2008).
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What awards or recognition has Steven Richardson received?
Steven Richardson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law.

Practice Areas

Education

JD
Stetson University
- 2011
Stetson University
- 2008

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
Admitted: 2011

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