Richard W. Osborne

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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Representative Cases

• Daugherty v. Red Lobster, 550 So.2d 171, 1989, Fla.App. 1 Dist., 1989151679

Past Positions

• Earle & Earle, Associate, 1983 to 1985

• Morris & Rosen, 1985 to 1990

• Rosen and Osborne, 1990 to 2002

Certified Legal Specialties

• Worker's Compensation, 1990

Professional Associations

• Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, Past President, 2004 to Present

• Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member

• Florida Trial Lawyers Association, Member

• Florida Workers Advocates, Member

• American Bar Association, Member

(Board Certified Workers Compensation Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education)
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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Longshore Including Defense Base Act Injuries

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Virginia, B.S., Commerce, 1978
Law School Attended:
Stetson University College of Law, J.D., Honors: Sigma Nu, 1981
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, Florida; 1982, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1988, U.S. Tax Court; 1988, U.S. Supreme Court
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Richard W. Osborne is a Board-Certified Workers' Compensation attorney with over 30 years of legal experience. His practice focuses on advocating for injured workers and maritime employees, helping them secure compensation for work-related injuries. Richard has a notable track record of success, including the landmark case Daugherty v. Red Lobster, which set a precedent in Florida workers' compensation law.

After beginning his career as an associate at Earle & Earle, Richard joined Morris & Rosen in 1985. He later co-founded Rosen and Osborne, where he practiced from 1990 to 2002. He earned his Workers' Compensation certification in 1990, further establishing his legal prowess in the field.

Richard is actively involved in professional organizations, serving as the past president of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association and maintaining memberships in the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Florida Trial Lawyers Association, Florida Workers Advocates, and the American Bar Association. His dedication to workers’ rights and his extensive legal experience make him a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex injury claims.

Certifications:
Board Certified Workers Compensation Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
904660331

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