Richard Harrison | Tampa Government Lawyer

Richard A. Harrison

Richard A. Harrison

Experienced trial lawyer available

Experience: 39 years

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About Richard

Mr. Harrison is an accomplished local government law attorney with nearly 30 years of experience. He has conducted seminars on local government law, participated in governmental advisory bodies and won numerous cases for governmental agencies in his extensive legal career. Mr. Harrison’s responsive, professional approach to representation has earned him a solid reputation in the Tampa Bay legal community.

Mr. Harrison is also an accomplished trial lawyer, having tried jury and non-jury cases, conducted administrative proceedings and arbitration hearings, and handled countless mediations. He handles business related disputes of virtually every type, including contract matters, copyright and trademark infringement cases, franchise disputes, property disputes, licensure and regulatory matters, and disputes with local governments.

Most matters are handled on an hourly rate basis. The firm offers modified hourly rate agreements, blended rate agreements, and flat-fee arrangements, depending on the nature of the matter.

Experience

President/Shareholder

Richard A. Harrison, P.A.

Present

Tampa, FL

Admission

Verified Southern District of Florida

2015

Verified U.S. Supreme Court

1990

Verified Eleventh Circuit (U.S.) Court of Appeals

1989

Verified Florida

1986

Verified Middle District of Florida

1986

Education

Stetson University

B.A. (English)

12/1982

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Florida Bar
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Stetson University College of Law Board of Overseers
Honors / Awards
  • Florida Trend Legal Elite
    2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2009 / 2012
  • Florida Super Lawyers
    2006 / 2009-2016

Notable Work

Cases

One Hour Air Conditioning v. Dallas Unique Indoor Comfort

We successfully represented a former One Hour Air Conditioning franchisee is Dallas TX when One Hour sued in Tampa for alleged breach of the franchise agreement, trademark infringement, and other claims. Our client was completely successful at trial and, in addition, recovered more than $500,000 in legal fees from One Hour. Middle District of Florida, Nov. 13, 2015, 2015 WL 9684920

Publications

Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Guest Editorial: "The Sunshine Litigation Industry" Dec. 19,

2013

Founded 2012

Richard A. Harrison, P.A. Highlights

Government, Business, Lawsuit & Dispute, Copyright, Trademark

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