Randall Townsend Porcher

Randall Townsend Porcher, Workers Comp Attorney in Tallahassee, Florida

Over 32 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan

Tallahassee, FL

Practicing workers comp in Tallahassee since 1994.

32+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
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Randall Townsend Porcher is an attorney based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Randall has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Tallahassee, FL
Experience
over 32 years
Known for
Workers Comp
  • Handles Workers Comp matters from Tallahassee, FL.
  • Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Randall Townsend Porcher: Randall Townsend Porcher is an attorney based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Randall has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Randall Townsend Porcher

Randall concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Randall handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Workers Comp cases in Tallahassee, Florida

Randall takes workers comp matters in Tallahassee, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Randall agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Randall Townsend Porcher — Over 32 years of Florida workers comp experience

Randall Townsend Porcher is an attorney based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. Randall has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Randall T. Porcher is an attorney in the Tallahassee office of Morgan & Morgan. Currently, his practice is devoted to representing the interests of injured workers in Florida workers’ compensation cases.

Before joining Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Porcher worked for seven years in the state court system as the Director of the First District Court of Appeal’s Workers’ Compensation Unit and as a senior law clerk for the Florida Supreme Court.

Prior to his work with the state court system, he worked in private practice, first representing the interests of insurance companies and employers in workers' compensation matters at both the trial and appellate levels and then (beginning in 2000) representing the interests of personal injury plaintiffs and workers’ compensation claimants at both the trial and appellate level. As an appellate lawyer, Mr. Porcher has prevailed on many issues of first impression in the workers’ compensation field.

Throughout his career, he has been recognized with many honors and awards for his legal acumen: he has a preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbel; in 2008, he was named as a top workers’ compensation lawyer by Florida’s SuperLawyers; in 2010, he was the recipient of a Prudential-Davis Productivity Award; and in 2004 he was awarded the Kennie Edwards Award by the Palm Beach County Bar, an award bestowed annually on the workers’ compensation attorney who best exemplifies the qualities of integrity and advocacy.

Mr. Porcher has lectured throughout the state on legal issues pertaining to workers’ compensation jurisprudence, and he has taught workers’ compensation law at both the collegiate and post-graduate level. Randall received his law degree in 1993 from the University of Florida College of Law, where he was awarded a teaching fellowship in jurisprudence.

He has a wife and two children and in his spare time he enjoys running, fitness, and playing music.

News & Insights

From Start to Finish: Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim

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Handling Post-Injury Work Demands: What to Do When You Can't Perform Assigned Tasks

What Every Undocumented Worker Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Can My Employer Fire Me for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

How Do 1099 Employees Fit into Workers’ Compensation?

A Handbook for On-the-Job Injuries

Recent Wins

Davis v. J&D Construction and Remodeling
$1,000,000
Workers' Compensation, Employment Law
2022

Working with Randall on a workers comp matter

Randall T. Porcher is an attorney in the Tallahassee office of Morgan & Morgan. Currently, his practice is devoted to representing the interests of injured workers in Florida workers’ compensation cases. Before joining Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Porcher worked for seven years in the state court system as the Director of the First District Court of Appeal’s Workers’ Compensation Unit and as a senior law…

Clients Randall works with

Randall reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in Tallahassee and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Randall Townsend Porcher's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Florida College of Law

    J.D. · 1993

  • University of Florida

    Political Science · 1989

Jurisdictions

Randall's state bar admissions

  • Florida

    1994 · ACTIVE

Randall studied at J.D. in University of Florida College of Law and Political Science in University of Florida.

Law school and academic background

Randall completed J.D. in University of Florida College of Law and Political Science in University of Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Randall runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Randall Townsend Porcher

Randall has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Randall's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Memberships: • Florida Bar

    membership

Locations

Randall Townsend Porcher's office in Tallahassee

Randall's primary office is at 313 North Monroe Street, Suite 401, Tallahassee, FL, 32301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Morgan & Morgan

313 North Monroe Street, Suite 401

Tallahassee, FL 32301

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Randall Townsend Porcher — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Randall. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing workers comp attorneys in Tallahassee.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Randall Townsend Porcher — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Randall usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Randall charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Randall's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Randall will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a workers comp attorney in Tallahassee, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Randall

Randall discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every workers comp matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Randall confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Randall's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Randall Townsend Porcher

  • How much does it cost to hire Randall for a workers comp case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Randall walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Randall offer a free consultation?

    Randall charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Randall's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Randall's current terms during booking.

  • How long do workers comp cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple workers comp matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Randall gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Randall take my case if I'm outside Tallahassee?

    Randall is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Randall will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Randall?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Randall will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Randall accepting new workers comp clients right now?

    Randall's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Workers Comp attorneys serving Tallahassee, Miami and Tampa in Florida

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