Pi Sigma Alpha; Phi Alpha Theta; Omicron Delta Epsilon. Recipient: Allen H. Schwartz Scholarship, 1996-1998; Ambassador of the Year Award, 1998; Kamensky & Rubenstein Scholarship, 1999. Editor, John Marshall Journal of Computer & Information Law. Author: "Reflecting on Hill's Original Causation Factors," 52 Trial 45 (2016); "We, the Class: What the Founding Generation Can Tell Us About Adequate Representation in Class Action Litigation," 48 Suffolk U. L. Rev. 769 (2015) (co-author) (lead article); "A Primer on the Origins and Implications of the Thomas Becket Affair," 1 Lincoln Mem'l U. L. Rev. 145 (2014); "Capping Non-Economic Medical Malpractice Damages: How the Florida Supreme Court Should Decide the Issue," 42 Stetson L. Rev. 113 (2012); "The Politics of Extradition in Post-War Holland," 15 Touro Int'l L. Rev. 122 (2012); "Cheap Meat: How Factory Farming is Harming our Health, the Environment, and the Economy," 4 Ky. J. Equine, Agric. & Nat. Resources L. 31 (2012) (co-author); "Common Practice Makes Bad Law," Chi. Daily L. Bull., April 26, 2011; "Answering Discovery 'Subject To' Objections: Lessons From Florida's District Courts," 35 S. Ill. U. L.J. 127 (2010); "The National Flood Insurance Program: A 'Flood' of Controversy," 82 Fla. B.J. 9 (2008); "Courting Wikipedia," 44 Trial 62 (2008); "How We Got Where We Are: A Look at Informed Consent in Colorado-Past, Present and Future," 26 N Ill. U. L. Rev. 69 (2005); "Florida's 'Valued Policy Law:' Clarifying Some Recent Misconceptions," 79 Fla. B.J. 18 (2005); "Reasonable Doubt: An Overview and Examination of Jury Instructions in Colorado," 33 Colo. Law. 85 (2004); "Missed the HIPAA Deadline? Don't Panic," N. Colo. Bus. Rep., Nov. 28, 2003, at 6B; "Using Anonymous Tips to Establish Reasonable Suspicion for a Stop," 32 Colo. Law. 61 (2003); "Colorado's Government Electronic Transactions Act and the Future of E-Commerce," 29 Colo. Law. 4 (2000); "On Cybernotaries, Personal Jurisdiction, and Legal Liability," Am. Notary, Third Qtr. 1999, at 6; "Disabilities in Notary Law and Practice," 32 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1033 (1999); "The Utah Digital Signature Act as 'Model' Legislation: A Critical Analysis," 17 J. Marshall J. Computer & Info. L. 873 (1999); "Stop!...Go Directly to Jail, Do Not Pass Go, and Do Not Ask for a Notary," 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 879 (1998); "Richards v. Jefferson County: The Supreme Court Stems the Crimson Tide of Res Judicata," 38 Santa Clara L. Rev. 691 (1998); "Cyberbusiness Needs Supernotaries," Nat'l L. J., August 25, 1997, at A19 (co-author); "Notaries Public-Lost in Cyberspace, Or Key Business Professionals of the Future?" 15 J. Marshall J. Computer & Info. L. 703 (1997) (co-author). Speaker: "The Decade-Long Deception: FLQs and the Risk of Permanent Peripheral Neuropathy," CAMG Webinar, 2016; "Fluoroquinolone (FLQ) Litigation," HarrisMartin's MDL Conference, 2015; "Litigation Update: Fluoroquinolones," HarrisMartine's MDL Conference, 2015; SSRI Antidepressant Birth Defect Cases Litigation Group CLE Program: Litigation Update," AAJ, 2015; "Litigation Update: Fluoroquinolones," HarrisMartin's MDL Conference, 2014; "Status of Litigation & Potential Venues," AAJ's Fluoroquinolone Webinar, 2014; "Legal Ethics: Solutions to the Most Common Challenges," National Business Institute Seminar, 2013; "Birth Defects: Zoloft and other SSRI Drugs--The State of the Litigation," 2012 (co-presenter); "Find it Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web," National Business Institute Seminar, 2010; "Contracts," Johnson & Wales University, 2004; "Torts," Northeastern Junior College, 2002; "Verification of Electronic Transactions," Nat'l Notary Assoc. Annual Conference, 1999; "Electronic Document Transactions," John Marshall Law School, 1998; "Richards v. Jefferson County," John Marshall Law School, 1998; "Notary Law and Practice," John Marshall Law School, 1998.
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Firm InformationPositionPartnerFirm NameAylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz PLLC
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesBaptist Hospital, Inc. v. Baker, et al., 84 So.3d 1200 (Fla. 1st DCA 2012)
In re: Viagra Prods. Liab. Litig., 572 F.Supp.2d 1071 (D. Minn. 2008)
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2001, Colorado
2003, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
2005, Florida
2006, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
2006, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
2006, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
2012, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
2013, U.S. Supreme Court
MembershipsMember, Florida Bar Journal/News Editorial Board (Chair, 2015-2016
Vice-Chair, 2014-2015
Member, 2012-present)
Member, Scribes--The American Society of Legal Writers
Member, Escambia/Santa Rosa County Bar Association
Member, American Association for Justice
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolDePaul University
Class of 1999
LL.M.
Health Law
University of Illinois at Chicago John Marshall Law School
Class of 1998
J.D.
Other EducationUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Class of 1993
B.A.
Political Science
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Class of 1994
B.A.
Economics
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Class of 1993
B.A.
Economics
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Class of 1994
B.A.
Political Science
University of Colorado
Class of 2006
M.A.
U.S. History
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?R. Jason Richards was admitted in 2001 to the State of Colorado.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, R. Jason Richards is admitted to practice in Colorado and Florida.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, R. Jason Richards has a 4.7 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz PLLC has 12 attorneys at this location.
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What law school did this attorney attend?R. Jason Richards attended DePaul University and University of Illinois at Chicago John Marshall Law School.