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Education
- J.D., With High Honors, University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1980
- B.S., United States Air Force Academy, 1975
Bar Admissions
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
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AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2007
Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2004-2007; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar members
Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2007
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Richard K. Bowers
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Tampa
501 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1700
Tampa, Florida 33602
Suite 1700
Tampa, Florida 33602
T (813) 222-1151
F (813) 229-8313
F (813) 229-8313
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Richard K. Bowers practices in the defense of all types of trial oriented litigation, including trucking, construction, architect liability, medical malpractice and aviation law.
Representative Experience
- United States Air Force Academy
Associate Professor of Law, 1983-1988
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
- American Bar Association
- The Florida Bar: Trial Lawyers Section
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- United States Air Force Reserve: Colonel









