J. Richard Caskey

J. Richard Caskey: Attorney with J. Richard Caskey, P.A.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

J. Richard Caskey ("Rich") practices at his law firm, J. Richard Caskey, P.A., in Tampa, where he focuses his practice in the areas of estate and trust litigation. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator and Certified Appellate Mediator, Rich also focuses upon mediation of guardianship, estate, and trust disputes. Rich is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”). He most recently served for five consecutive years as the Chair of The Florida Bar’s RPPTL Section Probate and Trust Litigation Committee and twice served as Vice-Chair of The Florida Bar Probate Rules Committee. Rich has served on a number of other committees of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section and is a member of the RPPTL Executive Council. In addition to authoring many published articles, Rich frequently speaks at seminars and other events about estate and trust topics. He is a past Chairman of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. In the Tampa community, Rich serves on the board of directors of the MacDonald Training Center, an organization dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities to lead the lives they choose. Rich attended the University of Florida and is a "Triple Gator" having earned his B.S. in Accounting, M.B.A., and J.D. degrees from UF.
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Estate Litigation
  • Trust Litigation
  • Fiduciary Liability
  • Probate
  • Mediation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.S., Accounting, 1997; University of Florida, B.S., with honors, 1997; University of Florida, M.B.A., Accounting, 2000; University of Florida, M.B.A., with honors, 2000
Law School Attended:
University of Florida, J.D., Accounting, 2001; University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 2001
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2001, Florida; 2001, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Memberships:
The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate & Trust Law - Executive Council, Member, Probate and Trust Litigation Committee (past Chair), Probate Law and Procedure Committee); Hillsborough County Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section (past Chair), Leadership Institute; The Florida Bar Probate Rules Committee (Past Vice-Chair); Rules of Judicial Administration Committee; .
Certifications:
Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator, Supreme Court Certified Appellate Mediator
ISLN:
916125767

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/24/12 in Estate Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/24/12 in Trusts and Estates

    Very quick study without snap judgments. Kind but direct with clients. Excellent skills of assessment of case prospects, with fair and thorough client communication. Published in his field, conducts seminars for other attorneys, and is well respect... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/24/12 in Probate Litigation

    Rich Caskey is an excellent lawyer and mediator.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/22/12 in Contested Trusts and Estates

    I have encountered Mr. Caskey's work on several files over the past decade. He is an excellent lawyer well deserving of an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/16/12 in Probate Litigation

    Rich is a terrific lawyer with consummate legal skills and professionalism.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/11/12 in Trusts and Estates

    Rich is an outstanding lawyer and a rising star in the Florida Bar's Real Estate and Probate section. A/V all the way.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/11/12 in Business Litigation

    Rich Caskey is an outstanding lawyer. He has a niche practice involving trusts and estates litigation. He is a rising star in The Florida Bar's Real Estate and Probate section. He is A/V all the way.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/09/12 in Fiduciary Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/08/12 in Trust Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/08/12 in Estate Litigation

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656-233-2731  Phone
www.caskeylaw.com

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