Richard A. Harrison

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Richard A. Harrison: Attorney with Richard A. Harrison, P.A.
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Biography

Phi Beta Kappa; Sigma Tau Delta. Articles and Symposia Editor, Stetson Law Review, 1985-1986. Author: "Offers of Judgment in Eminent Domain Cases: F.S. 768.79 Supersedes 73.032 and May Reduce Acquisition Costs," 67 Fla. B.J. 23 (January 1993); Panel Speaker: Exposing Private Companies and Settlements and Other Hot Issues of the Sunshine Law and Public Records Act, The Florida Bar 24th Annual Media Law Conference (March 21, 1998); Sunshine in the Private Sector - Open Government Law Applicability to Private Corporations, The Florida Bar 2000 Media Law Conference (June 24, 2000); Bid Disputes: How to Avoid Them and What to do When You Get Them, Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers, (FAPPO) 34th Annual Conference (April 12, 2001); When Are Private Entities Subject to Florida's Public Records Law?, Government In the Sunshine; Florida's Public Records and Open Meetings Laws (Lorman, September 29, 2004); When Are Private Entities Subject to Florida's Public Records Laws?, What You Need to Know About Public Records and Open Meetings (Lorman, April 11, 2007). Adjunct Professor of Law, Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida. Member, Hillsborough County Natural Resources and Landscaping Appeals Board, 2003-2006; Member, Hillsborough County Land Use Appeals Board, 2006-2021; Member and Executive Committee, Board of Overseers, Stetson University College of Law, 2003-present; Member, Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Committee, 2011-2013; Member, Florida Bar Clients Security Fund Committee, 2014- .

Founder and Executive Director, Floridians for a Sensible Voting Rights Policy, Inc.



(Board Certified City, County and Local Government Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education)
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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Local Government Law
  • Local Government Liability
  • Public Officials Liability
  • Construction Litigation
  • Constitutional Law
  • Complex Litigation
  • First Amendment Law
  • Federal Civil Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Miami-Dade Community College, A.A., 1980; Stetson University, B.A., English, 1983
Law School Attended:
Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Florida; 1987, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1989, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1990, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Hillsborough County and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation; State and Local Government) Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member: State and Local Government Law Section; Florida Bar News/Journal Editorial Board, 1989-1998; Eminent Domain Committee, 1996-1999; Clients Security Fund Committee, 2014-2020; Stetson Lawyers Association (Vice President, 1998-1999; President-Elect, 1999-2000; President, 2000-2001).
Special Agencies:
Florida Attorney General's Opinion (Informal, April 2, 2018, secured on behalf of the City of Palm Bay); Florida Attorney General's Opinion AGO 97-79 (Nov. 24, 1999, secured on behalf of Hillsborough County Hospital Authority); Florida Attorney General's Opinion AGO 96-32 (May 6, 1996, secured on behalf of Hillsborough County Hospital Authority).
Reported Cases:
Solar City, Inc. v. Crystal Clear Concepts, LLC, 2020 WL 127567, (M.D. Fla. Jan. 10, 2020); Solar City, Inc. v. Crystal Clear Concepts, LLC, 2019 WL 6728256 (M.D. Fla. Dec. 11, 2019); Deeson Media, LLC v. City of Tampa, 291 So. 3d 974, 2019 WL 6041429 (Fla. 2 DCA 2019); Schwob v. Goss, 279 So. 3d 212, 2019 WL 3675263 (Fla. 2 DCA 2019); Fine v. Baer, 2017 WL 1449685 (M.D. Fla. Apr. 21, 2017); Fine v. Baer, 2017 WL 1437461 (M.D. Fla. Apr. 5, 2017); Hillsborough County v. Star Ins. Co., 847 F.3d 1296, 2017 WL 460999 (11th Cir. 2017); Fine v. Baer, 2016 WL 4472965 (M.D. Fla. Aug. 23, 2016); One Hour Air Conditioning Franchising, LLC v. Dallas Unique Indoor Comfort, Ltd., ___ F. Supp. 2d ___, 2015 WL 9684920 (M.D. Fla. Nov. 13, 2015); Star Ins. v. Dominguez, 141 So. 3d 690, 2014 WL 2874336 (Fla. 2 DCA 2014); Tampa Bay Water v. HDR Engineering, Inc., 2011 WL 2293157 (M.D. Fla. June 9, 2011); Coton v. Televised Visual X-Ography, Inc., 740 F. Supp. 2d 1299 (M.D. Fla. 2010); One Hour Air Conditioning Franchising, LLC v. Dallas Unique Indoor Comfort, Ltd., 2015 WL 12861141 (M.D. Fla. July 10, 2015); Access for the Disabled, Inc. v. Associated Outdoor Clubs, Inc., 2013 WL 1880915 (M.D. Fla. May 3, 2015); State National Ins. Co. v. White, 482 Fed. Appx. 434, 2012 WL 2864413 (11th Cir. 2012);. Tampa Bay Water v. HDR Engineering, Inc., 2010 WL 3394729 (M.D. Fla. Aug. 26, 2010); Southeastern Integrated Medical, P.L. v. North Florida Women's Physicians, P.A., 50 So.3d 21 (Fla. 1 DCA 2010); Coton v. Televised Visual X-Ography, Inc. 2009 WL 1240083 (M.D. Fla. May 5, 2009); Cox v. Cox, 10 So.3d 180 (Fla. 2 DCA 2009); Harman v. State, So.3d, 12 So.3d 898 (Fla. 2 DCA 2009); Access for America, Inc. v. Associated Out-Door Clubs, Inc., 188 Fed. Appx. 818 (11th Cir. 2006); Harrison v. Francisco, 884 So.2d 239 (Fla. 2 DCA 2004); Toledo v. Hillsborough County Hospital Authority, 841 So.2d 482 (Fla. 2 DCA 2003); Weekly Planet Inc. v. Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, 829 So.2d 970 (Fla. 2 DCA 2002); Memorial Hospital-West Volusia Inc. v. News Journal Corp., 729 So.2d 373 (Fla. 1999); Halifax Hospital Medical Center v. News-Journal Corp., 724 So.2d 567 (Fla. 1999); Toledo v. Hillsborough County Hospital Authority, 747 So.2d 958 (Fla. 2 DCA 1999); Enpower, Inc. v. Tampa Bay Water, 1999 WL 1486695 (Fla. Div. Admin. Hrgs., October 25, 1999); Alafia River Basin Stewardship Council, Inc. v. Southwest Florida Water Management District, 1999 WL 1486358 (Fla. Div. Admin. Hrgs., July 2, 1999); Jews for Jesus, Inc. v. Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, 162 F.3d 627 (11th Cir. 1998); Canaveral Port Authority v. Dept. of Revenue, 690 So. 2d 1226 (Fla. 1997); Halifax Hospital Medical Center v. News-Journal Corp., 701 So.2d 434 (Fla. 5th DCA 1997); Airport Limousine Service of Orlando, Inc. v. Florida Department of Revenue, 1995 WL 1052552 (Fla. Div. Admin. Hrgs., March 23, 1995); Baker v. Alderman, 766 F. Supp. 1112 (M.D. Fla. 1991).
Certifications:
Board Certified City, County and Local Government Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, Florida Supreme Court Certified (Civil) Mediator
ISLN:
906660162
Transactions:

Withdrawal of 3,000+ Public Employees from Florida Retirement System, 1996.

Privatization of Tampa General Hospital, 1997.

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