Fisher Potter Hodas, PL, is pleased to announce that Gerald (“Gerry”) F. Richman has joined the firm.

Gerry is a former president of the Florida Bar and his distinguished career as a trial and appellate lawyer is renowned throughout the state. As just one example, Gerry served as lead counsel during one of the nationally-televised presidential election vote cases in 2000.

“We are delighted to welcome Gerry to the firm,” said Jeffrey D. Fisher, one of the three founders of Fisher Potter Hodas. “Gerry and I have known each other for over 35 years, and I am honored to work alongside him. No matter who you ask, Gerry is known for his professionalism, his integrity, and his vast experience as a trusted advisor.”

Ben Hodas, another partner at the firm, stated, “The mission of Fisher Potter Hodas was to create a boutique litigation firm with the best trial advocates and the most brilliant legal minds in the State. Gerry exemplifies both objectives.”

Prior to entering the private practice of law, Gerry served as a Captain in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps in the Defense Appellate Division in Washington, DC, where he briefed and argued court martial cases, including murder cases. At the same time, he served as a White House Social Aide to President Lyndon B. Johnson. Gerry also served as a law clerk to United States District Judge George C. Young in Orlando.

By appointment of the Florida Supreme Court, Gerry has served on the Supreme Court’s Court Efficiency Committee, the Judicial Council of Florida, and the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Evaluations Committee. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and was on the Board of Governors for the International Society of Barristers. He has held numerous positions with various legal organizations, including past president of the Florida Bar, past president of the Dade County Bar Association, former national director of the American Judicature Society, and former director of the Florida Bar Foundation. Gerry also served in various roles for the American Board of Trial Advocates, including being on the National Board, and president of both the State and Palm Beach chapters.

Gerry earned his law degree from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, where he served as executive editor of The Law Review and Chancellor of the Honor Court, and earned his Bachelor of Building Construction undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Florida. He is board certified by the Florida Bar as a civil trial and business litigation lawyer.

For more information about Gerry and Fisher Potter Hodas, PL visit www.fisherpotterhodas.com.