Lance Richard

Experienced Attorney

Lance P. Richard, Esquire was born in Manchester, Connecticut in 1963. After completing a Master’s in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor degree, with Honors at the University of Miami, Lance worked in the litigation department of a large Miami law firm. After starting his own firm, he dedicated his practice to trial work and the pursuit of justice for his clients throughout the state of Florida. Lance has received the prestigious “AV Preeminent” rating and the “Platinum Client Champion Award” from Martindale Hubbell.

Education

• J.D., University of Miami School of Law, cum laude, 1994
• M.B.A., University of Miami School of Business, 1991
• B.S., University of New Hampshire, 1985

Legal Experience

• Kohl & Richard, P.A., Stuart, FL
• Steel Hector & Davis, L.L.P., Miami, FL
• Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Florida, Miami, FL
• Dade County Public Defender’s Office, Miami, FL

Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Martin County Bar Association
• St. Lucie County Bar Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• The Justice Major B. Harding American Inn of Court

Bar Admissions

• Florida Bar, Member since 1995
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
• United States District Court for the District of Colorado
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Judicial Court

Articles

• Brazill Spared Life Sentence
• Golf Club Says Pig Farms’ Odor, as Well as Music, Is a Nuisance
• Golf Course-Pig Farmers Feud a Sign the New Times in Florida
• Teen with Limp Sues to March with Band
• Man Dies After Winning Long Fight with County
• Judge: Dogs Must Go Back to Breeder or Be Auctioned
• Give Breeder Dogs, Court Rules
• Fort Pierce Sam’s Club Suit Claims Racial Discrimination
• Madd Officers Sued in Harassment Case
• Mall Purse-snatching Gets Man 4-year Term
• Professionalism at Its Best
• Stuart Attorneys to Defend Teen in Teacher’s Death
• Stuart Lawyer Says Teacher Shooting Was Accidental
• Joy-ride Crash Survivor Faces Negligence Charge
• Paraplegic Carves Gutsy Law Practice
• Judge: Pigs Can Stay but Music Must Be Turned Down for Golfers
• Local Man Sues to Make Disney More Accessible
• Disabled Access Suit Names Disney
• Suspect’s Attorneys Claim Mental Illness in Rape Trial
• Victim Recounts Rape
• Dogs Ruling Brings Joy, Sorrow
• Manslaughter Verdict a Surprise