Richard Weinman

Richard Weinman is a shareholder in the firms litigation department and business practice departments. He practices mainly in the areas of commercial and business litigation, and matters involving contracts, creditors rights, real estate, businesses and ownership/shareholder disputes. Richard also focuses on helping businesses as their outside general counsel. Richards clients include corporations and LLCs, their shareholders, members, directors or managers, as well as individuals and purchasers/sellers of real estate and business interests. Richard is particularly adept at identifying practical and efficient resolutions for his clients, without protracted and disruptive litigation. In cases where a resolution proved unavailable, he has successfully obtained judgments for plaintiffs or defended clients in numerous multi-million dollar legal actions in state, federal, bankruptcy and appellate courts throughout Florida. Prior to rejoining the firm in 2009, Richard served as an officer and corporate counsel to a Fortune 500 company, where he managed litigation and provided general counsel to several of the companys divisions. Before beginning his career, Richard served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich, U. S. District Court judge. He was born in Winter Park, Florida.