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Richard A. Gilbert
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Richard A. Gilbert

5.0
3 reviews

101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 3100, Tampa, FL 33602

Litigation, Professional Liability, Eminent Domain and 1 more

About Richard A. Gilbert

A practicing lawyer in Tampa for more than 40 years, Rich has extensive experience in complex civil trials, is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell and is board certified in civil trial law and was board certified in business litigation from 1997 to 2022. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2003 in three categories: Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. He is one in a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers for 10 years or longer. In 2021, Mr. Gilbert was recognized by Tampa Style Magazine as one of Tampa’s leading attorneys. He was recognized as the Best Lawyers 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs.

Other awards include being selected as one of the leading 500 plaintiffs’ trial lawyers in America by Law Dragon Magazine in 2007 and one of the top one hundred Florida Super Lawyers in 2006 and 2007. In addition, Rich has been selected by his peers as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2006 through 2021 and in 2023, as well being listed in the top 100 lawyers in the State in 2006 and 2007. Rich has won multi-million dollar jury awards in commercial, personal injury, and professional liability litigation, and has served as lead trial counsel in four trials receiving national attention. He is a widely published legal author whose articles have appeared in the Hillsborough County Bar Association journal, the Lawyer, and in the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar publication, The Advocate.

Listed in: Best Lawyers in America, 2003—; Florida Trend's Legal Elite, 2004-2007; Florida Super Lawyers "Top 100" Lawyers in Florida; Law Dragon, one of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America; Leading Florida Attorneys. Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review, 1972-1973. Author: "Self-Incrimination - Standard of Proof Necessary at Involuntariness Hearing," 41 University of Cincinnati Law Review 504, 1972; "Abortion: The Father's Rights," 42 University of Cincinnati Law Review 442, 1973; "Conflicts of Law - Choice of the Better Rule of Law in Federal Courts," 42 University of Cincinnati Law Review 153, 1973. Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, Stetson Law School, Fall 2003. Florida Commission on Ethics, Member, 1987-1990 and Chairman, 1989-1990. Governor's Task Force to Promote Ethics in Government, Chairman, 1990.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Professional Liability
  • Eminent Domain
  • Business Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.dgfirm.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1973, Ohio
    1974, Florida
    1975, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    1977, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    1985, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Hillsborough County Bar Association (President, 1995-1996
    Chairman, Trial Lawyers Section, 1996-1997
    Board of Directors, 1993-1997
    Chairman, Long Range Planning Committee, 1994
    Chairman, Standards of Professional Courtesy Committee, 1990-1993)
    American Bar Association (Member, House of Delegates, 1996-1998
    Sections on: Business Law
    Tort and Insurance Practice
    Litigation)
    The Florida Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 1999-2003
    Chair, Legislative Committee, 1999-2001
    Multijurisdictional Practice Commission, Chair, 1999-2004
    Co-Chair, Committee on Multidisciplinary Practice, 1999-2000
    Trial Lawyers Section, Chair, 1998-1999
    Executive Council, 1991-2000
    Legislative Committee, Chair, 1995-1997
    Executive Committee, 2002)
    The Florida Justice Association
    American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Tampa Bay Chapter, 1997-1998). Master, Justice William Glenn Terrell American Inn of Court. Southern Legal Counsel (Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2002—).
    Bar Fellowship
    American Bar Foundation.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Cincinnati
    Class of 1973
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Miami University
    Class of 1970
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Civil Trial and Business Litigation Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1948
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 13, 1948

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Member at de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A.
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Bank of America Plaza101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 3100Tampa, FL 33602U.S.A.

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    Yes, Richard A. Gilbert is admitted to practice in Florida and Ohio.
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    de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A. has 5 attorneys at this location.
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    de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A. was established in 1975.
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    Richard A. Gilbert is listed in the Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Eminent Domain, Environmental Law and Health Care Law section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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