Richard J. Suarez

Before entering private practice, Richard J. Suarez served for 16 years as a judge, including 13 years on Florida's Third District Court of Appeal and three years on the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court. His judicial tenure involved presiding over thousands of appeals and numerous jury trials across diverse legal sectors such as commercial litigation, insurance disputes, and real estate. Prior to his time on the bench, he spent two decades in private practice focusing on civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts.

A former appellate and circuit judge with over 35 years of combined legal and judicial experience, specializing in resolving multi-party commercial and insurance disputes.

Held a seat on the Florida Third District Court of Appeal for over a decade, providing a deep understanding of appellate review and trial court error.

He is regarded by legal professionals for his analytical approach to complex legal issues and his ability to facilitate settlements in high-stakes litigation through a balanced judicial perspective.