Mr. Richman represents clients in complex product liability, personal injury and commercial litigation matters. He has extensive experience representing manufacturers in state and federal courts involving claims of personal injury and property damage related to alleged product defects, including motor vehicles, consumer products and industrial tools and equipment. Mr. Richman also has significant experience representing clients in other types of personal injury matters including premises liability and motor vehicle collisions, as well as commercial litigation, including contract, business disputes and alleged unfair trade practices. For over 10 years, Mr. Richman has served as national counsel defending property damage and personal injury claims related to fires caused by an alleged product defect. Mr. Richman also serves as regional counsel for a major tire manufacturer overseeing catastrophic personal injury litigation in six states in the Southeast.
PRACTICE AREAS
Commercial litigation
Personal injury
Products liability
Theme Park liability
Subrogation
Crashworthiness
Drug & Medical Devices
Premises liability
General liability
Transportation litigation
Unfair/Deceptive Trade Practices
Breach of Warranty
Manufacturing/Design Defects
Wrongful Death
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Florida State Courts
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
AWARDS AND HONORS
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®
Recipient of the Outstanding Pro Bono Service
- Award from Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association for pro bono efforts
Leadership Award, JCC of Greater Orlando 2010, 2014
Leader of the Year Award, Rosen JCC of Orlando, 2014-2015
Orlando Florida Top Lawyers 2011, 2012
EDUCATION
Washington University School of Law, J.D., 1999
- Honor of Order of the Barristers
University of Central Florida, B.A., 1995
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association
- Section of Litigation (Products Liability Committee)
- Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Defense Research Institute
Orange County Bar Association
Florida Defense Lawyers Association
BIOGRAPHY
Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Orlando
- Board of Directors, 2007-2015
- President, 2012-2014
Rosen JCC of Orlando
- Board of Directors, 2015-2018
- President, 2015
Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment
- 2007-2012, Vice Chairman 2012
Guardian Ad Litem
Junior Achievement Classroom Instructor
Leadership Orlando, 2006
Advisory Board – The Henry Nehrling Society