Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Member

Practice Description and Experience

Richard joined the firm in March of 2006. Practicing in Naples, Fort Myers, and Bonita Springs since 1996, Richard concentrates his practice in the areas of civil and commercial litigation. Richard is experienced in litigation, arbitration, mediation, administrative and other forms of dispute resolution in a wide range of areas, including:

• Business Contract Litigation and Contract Preparation
• Shareholder and Partner Disputes
• Business formation and planning
• Business Dissolution and breakups
• Non-competition Agreement Litigation and Preparation
• Trade Secret Litigation
• Employment Litigation
• Collection Litigation
• Business Torts
• Construction Litigation
• Construction Lien Litigation
• Construction Contract Preparation and Litigation
• Litigation of Insurance Coverage Disputes
• Real Estate Litigation (including property damage claims)
• Real Estate Contract Litigation:  Commercial/Residential properties
• Code Enforcement Litigation
• Foreclosures involving both Commercial and Residential properties
• Commercial and Residential Landlord/Tenant Disputes (evictions & damage claims) & Lease Preparation
• Constitutional Law (State and Federal)
• Federal and State Appellate matters in both State and Federal Courts

In addition, Richard serves as outside general counsel to a number of local businesses and healthcare providers assisting with general collection, business, employment, real estate, contract, litigation and other matters as needed.

Education

• Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Juris Doctorate, 1995)
• University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida (B.A. English, 1990)

Courts & Bar Associations

• Florida Bar Association
• U.S. District Court, Middle District, Florida
• Collier County Bar Association
• Thomas S. Biggs, Inns of Court (President -- 2009-2010)
• Lee County Bar Association

Professional & Civic Affiliations

• Collier County Medical Society - Circle of Friends
• Rotary Club of Estero, Florida – Founding Member and Director 2002–2005
• MemberGrievance Committee for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit
• Graduate - 2004/2005 Leadership Bonita
• Member of the Leadership Bonita Steering Committee
• Board Member of the Literacy Council of Bonita Springs 2003-2010
• Martindale Hubbell BV Rated Lawyer