RICHARD K. BOWERS
Shareholder
Tampa
501 E. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 1500
Tampa, Florida 33602
T (813) 222-1151
F (813) 222-3066
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Richard K. Bowers is an AV-Preeminent rated attorney that practices in the defense of all types of trial oriented litigation, including medical malpractice, personal injury, aviation, extra contractual and property damage litigation. Mr. Bowers is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law with the Florida Bar.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL
Shareholder, November 2008 to Present
Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL
Attorney, July 1988 to October 2008
United States Air Force Academy
Associate Professor of Law, 1983 to 1988
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Presentations
"Voir Dire," Speaker, The Florida Defense Lawyers Association, May 1996
Publications
"Economic Testimony in Personal Injury Cases," Author, The Business of Insurance in Florida - Managing Recurring Problems In Florida Tort Litigation, June 12, 1996
"Potential Pitfalls of Appearing in Civilian Court," Author, 18
The Reporter (OTJAG)
5, December 1991
"Practical Considerations of Applying the Seatbelt Defense to a Wrongful Death Claim," Author,
9
Trial Advocate Quarterly
9, July, 1990
"The Substantive Use of Prior Statements in Child Abuse Trials,"
Author, 26
A.F.L.Rev.
83
,
1987
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The Florida Bar: Trial Lawyers Section
Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute
Hillsborough County Bar Association: Trial Lawyers section
United States Air Force Reserve: Colonel
PRACTICE AREAS
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury Litigation
Aviation
Extra Contractual Litigation
Property Damage Litigation
EDUCATION
J.D., With High Honors, University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1980
B.S., United States Air Force Academy, 1975
BAR ADMISSIONS
Florida
Colorado
COURT ADMISSIONS
Florida State Courts
Colorado State Courts
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
DISTINCTIONS
AV Peer Review Rated
by Martindale-Hubbell
The Best Lawyers in America,
2006-2013
Board Certified
in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar
Florida Legal Elite,
Florida Trend Magazine
, 2004-2011; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members
Florida Super Lawyers
, 2006-2008, 2010-2012