Richard K. Bowers, Jr.

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Richard K. Bowers, Jr.: Attorney with Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Richard K. Bowers is an AV-Preeminent rated attorney that practices in the defense of all types of trial oriented litigation, including medical malpractice, personal injury, aviation, extra contractual and property damage litigation. Mr. Bowers is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law with the Florida Bar.

Presentations and Publications

Presentations

•“Voir Dire,” Speaker, The Florida Defense Lawyers Association, May 1996

Publications

•“Economic Testimony in Personal Injury Cases,” Author, The Business of Insurance in Florida - Managing Recurring Problems In Florida Tort Litigation, June 12, 1996
•“Potential Pitfalls of Appearing in Civilian Court,” Author, 18 The Reporter (OTJAG) 5, December 1991
•“Practical Considerations of Applying the Seatbelt Defense to a Wrongful Death Claim,” Author,9 Trial Advocate Quarterly 9, July, 1990
•“The Substantive Use of Prior Statements in Child Abuse Trials,”Author, 26 A.F.L.Rev. 83, 1987

Representative Experience

•Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL
Shareholder, November 2008 to Present
•Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL
Attorney, July 1988 to October 2008
•United States Air Force Academy
Associate Professor of Law, 1983 to 1988
•1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, FL
Judge Advocate, 1980-1983

Distinctions

•AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2014, 2016-2026
•Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar
•Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2004-2011, 2014, 2018; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members
•Florida Super Lawyers , 2006-2024

(Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education)

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Products Liability / Aviation
  • Insurance Defense / Property Damage Litigation
  • Litigation / Extra Contractual Litigation
  • Litigation / Medical Malpractice
  • Litigation / Personal Injury Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
United States Air Force Academy, B.S., 1975
Law School Attended:
University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., with high honors, 1980
Year of First Admission:
1980
Admission:
1980, Florida; Colorado; Florida State Courts; Colorado State Courts; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. Court of Military Appeals; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:

Professional Affiliations

•The Florida Bar: Trial Lawyers Section
•Florida Defense Lawyers Association
•Defense Research Institute
•Hillsborough County Bar Association: Trial Lawyers section
•United States Air Force Reserve (Retired): Colonel
•International Association of Defense Council

Military:
Col., USAFR
Birth Information:
Thomasville, Georgia, 1953
Certifications:
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
908881893

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5.0/5.0
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