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Barry Richard

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2006.
101 East College Avenue Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(850) 222-6891
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Firm: Greenberg Traurig LLP
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Greenberg Traurig LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (850) 222-6891

Recognized by The National Law Journal in 2006 as one of the "100 Most Influential Lawyers in America," Barry Richard has been identified as a lawyer with the power to "shape public affairs, launch industries, shake things up and get things done." He is listed as a top litigation and appellate lawyer in Chambers and Partners USA Guide, four and three years running, respectively. Barry, who was selected as one of two National Law Journal "Lawyers of the Year" in 2001, has been noted for his "national reputation for compelling advocacy." The New York Post has referred to the "trademark clarity and forcefulness" of his argument and CBS anchor Dan Rather called his nationally televised argument before the Florida Supreme Court in the 2000 Bush-Gore litigation "brilliant."

Barry begins each representation with a careful analysis of the case both factually and legally to formulate strategy and tactics that maximize his client's strengths and opponent's weaknesses. He has assembled a core team of trial lawyers that routinely works together and with attorneys from the firm's other offices and associated firms to handle complex commercial trials and manage massive discovery efforts that cross multiple jurisdictions and countries. Some of the matters handled by his team include the representation of Alliance Capital Management Corp. (n/k/a Alliance Bernstein) in a $3 billion action brought by the Florida Board of Administration, the representation of the Royal Bank of Canada in the multibillion dollar Enron shareholder class action pending in the Southern District of Texas, and the representation of Anheuser-Busch in a $5 billion action brought by a former distributorship.  

Barry concentrates his practice, both jury and non-jury, in the fields of complex commercial litigation, appellate law, state and federal constitutional law, and government and election law. He is licensed to practice in Florida, New York and the District of Columbia, and has been admitted pro hac vice as lead counsel in state and federal courts throughout the United States.  

Recognized in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his appellate practice, Barry has argued three major cases before the United States Supreme Court, numerous cases before the Florida Supreme Court, and all lower state and federal appellate courts in Florida. He has argued many of the significant constitutional cases both in Florida and nationally over the past two decades. Barry has argued more than 250 appellate cases nationally and has obtained appellate decisions in cases involving some of the most constitutional questions and some of the largest judgments in Florida history.  

Barry's honors include selection as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, which limits its membership to one percent of the lawyers in each state and Canadian province, and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, which limits its membership to 500 lawyers in the United States. In addition, he has been retained for more than two decades by The Florida Bar as its general litigation counsel, and has been retained by the Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers to represent it before the Florida Supreme Court. 

Barry's capabilities in the area of government and election law are illustrated by the broad, non-partisan nature of his representation. Most notably, he represented President George W. Bush in the 2000 presidential election litigation. In that capacity, he managed 46 lawsuits and personally argued several critical cases on behalf of President Bush. Under both republican and democratic administrations, he has been retained at various times as special counsel to the Governor, the Florida Senate, the Florida House of Representatives, the Florida Attorney General, the Florida Secretary of State, the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Florida Department of Insurance. In the 1998 election, Barry served simultaneously as campaign legal counsel to Republican Governor Jeb Bush and the Democratic incumbent candidate for Florida Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner (now U.S. Senator) Bill Nelson.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Appellate Practice
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Barry Richard
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Appellate Practice, Tallahassee (2021)
Appellate Practice, Tallahassee (2018)
Appellate Practice, Tallahassee (2016)
Bet-the-Company Litigation, Tallahassee (2013)
Appellate Practice, Tallahassee (2012)
Bet-the-Company Litigation, Tallahassee (2009)
  • AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • "Lawyer of the Year Award," National Law Journal, 2001
  • "Distinguished Lecturer," University of Miami School of Law, 2002
  • "Traditions of Excellence Award," Florida Bar, 2005
  • "Leading Litigators in America," Lawdragon 500, 2006
  • "100 Most Influential Lawyers," The National Law Journal, 2006
  • Lawdragon 300, "Leading Lawyers in America," 2006, 2010
  • Law360 "Appellate Practice Group of the Year," 2010
  • Lawdragon 500, "Leading Lawyers in America," 2010
  • "G. Kirk Haas Humanitarian Award," Florida Bar Association, 2011
  • Chambers USA Guide, 2003-2013
  • Florida Trend magazine, Litigation, 2004-2006, 2009-2013 "Hall of Fame," 2010-2013
  • Florida Trend "Legal Elite," 2004-2006, 2008-2009
  • Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2013
Education
Graduated
University of Miami, BA
Graduated 1964
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (850) 222-6891
101 East College Avenue
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
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