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Richard H. Critchlow is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Richard has over 53 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Miami, FLORIDA
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Business · General · Litigation
- Handles Business, General, and Litigation matters from Miami, FLORIDA.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Miami) (2025).
About Richard H. Critchlow: Richard H. Critchlow is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Richard has over 53 years of legal experience.
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Richard H. Critchlow represents clients in Miami, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Richard H. Critchlow
Recognized as a leader in his field for decades, Richard Critchlow litigated complex commercial cases of all types in state and federal court, as well as in arbitration.
Rick represented a host of clients in bet-the-company litigation for nearly 50 years. He prevailed in cases involving common law and statutory business torts, contract disputes, state and federal securities law violations, shareholder derivative claims, class actions, director and officer liability, lender liability, partnership issues, real estate issues, employment matters, and RICO, as well as favorably resolved numerous investigations.
He also defended many national and local law firms and attorneys in connection with malpractice claims, conflicts issues, and related claims, and regularly advises attorneys and law firms on preventative and risk management measures to help ensure that they comply with all applicable rules. Additionally, Rick frequently worked with other professionals facing allegations regarding their services.
Rick also was asked to serve as an arbitrator in complex commercial matters and as an expert on attorneys’ fees issues. He spoke at numerous conferences on lawyer liability issues and served on multiple grievance committees of The Florida Bar.
Rick is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers, and a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the American Bar Association, Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, and the Miami Dade County Bar Association.
His numerous accolades include Chambers USA in Litigation: General Commercial recognition, listings in The Best Lawyers in America, Florida Trend’s Hall of Fame and Florida Legal Elite, Florida Super Lawyers as a Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney, Corporate Counsel as a Top Lawyer for Bet-the-Company Litigation, and South Florida Legal Guide as a Top Lawyer for Professional Liability – Defense and Corporate and Business Litigation.
Credentials
Education
Union College (Barbourville)
— · 1969
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. cum laude · 1973
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Florida
1973 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Miami)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Miami)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Miami)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Miami)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Miami)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Miami)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law (Miami)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , “Lawyer of the Year”
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2018, 2020, 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation – Securities, 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet The Company
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation – Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney, 2007 – present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Top 100: Miami Super Lawyers, 2020, 2019, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Top 100: Florida Super Lawyers, 2015, 2009, 2008, 2007
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend, Hall of Fame and Florida Legal Elite
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star, General Commercial, Professional Liability, and Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AVPreeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Society of Barristers - Fellow
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Bar Foundation - Fellow
2026
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What areas of law does Richard H. Critchlow practice?
Richard H. Critchlow focuses on Business, General, and Litigation.
Where is Richard H. Critchlow located?
Richard H. Critchlow primarily serves clients in Miami, Florida, with an office at 1441 Brickell Avenue.
How experienced is Richard H. Critchlow?
Richard H. Critchlow has 53 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1973.
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