Richard A. Gilbert

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Richard A. Gilbert: Attorney with de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A.
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Biography

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 Practice (4)

  • Litigation
  • Professional Liability
  • Eminent Domain
  • Business Law

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2350, Tampa, FL 33602
University Attended:
Miami University, B.A., 1970
Law School Attended:
University of Cincinnati, J.D., 1973
Year of First Admission:
1973
Admission:
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—).
Birth Information:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 13, 1948
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
ISLN:
907103590

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Location

  • Tampa, FL
    Bank of America Plaza , 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 3100
    Tampa, FL 33602

    656-228-0053 Phone
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