Ben Richard is the go-to person on all legal issues and he's involved in just about every single case in the firm. Ben is our in-house appellate attorney who joined The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic in 2005. He's litigated numerous appeals in both state and federal court. In addition to litigating appeals, Ben provides trial support and appellate counseling to our trial attorneys during every phase of litigation and actively participates in jury selection, preparation of dispositive motions, motions in limine, and motions for summary judgment. His keen eye and depth of legal knowledge benefit all of our clients.
Ben graduated summa cum laude as valedictorian of his class at Florida Coastal School of Law. He also served as the managing editor of the law review. The year before, he clerked for Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince, and then he knew he wanted to be an appellate lawyer. Each year since 2013, he has been selected as a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers and been included in the National Trial Lawyers' "Top 40 Under 40" list for the State of Florida. Ben is "AV Preeminent" peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability.
Personal Interests
Ben and his wife Sarah enjoy traveling to new places, relaxing with family, and spending quality time with their two young children.
Public Service
Ben is involved in most of the firm's pro bono cases and has handled numerous civil and criminal cases for individuals in need. Ben also mentors all of Pajcic & Pajcic's student law clerks.
Education
Memberships
Credentials
Ben was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005 and is admitted to all three Federal District Courts in Florida (the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida) as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.
Managing Editor, Florida Coastal Law Review, 2004-2005
Extern for the Honorable Justice Peggy A. Quince, Florida Supreme Court, 2004
Listed in the National Trial Lawyers Association's "Top 40 Under 40"
Selected by his peers ever year since 2013 as one of Florida's outstanding young lawyers (Rising Star) by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine in the "Plaintiff's Personal Injury" category
"AV Preeminent" peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Practice Areas
Reported Cases
Benjamin Richard's work at Pajcic & Pajcic includes: