Richard M Zabak
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Our litigators have both the technical know-how and the advocacy skills to effectively handle commercial disputes of all types, from simple breach of contract actions to complex banking and corporate matters. The firm's expertise extends to claims involving bank and lender liability; commercial electronic fund transfers; investment securities; letters of credit; negotiable instruments; partnership; Replevin; commercial sales, leases and warranty claims; (enforceability, priority, and default); shareholder actions; and security interests and transportation law; and warehouse receipts, bills of lading, and documents of title. The commercial litigation team utilizes the state-of-the-art computer document control and courtroom presentation technology, including the cutting-edge Sanction program, in efficiently stating its clients' cases to the judge or jury.
Litigation Practice
GrayRobinson's litigation department is committed to providing powerful representation throughout the State of Florida.
We have experience at every level of the court system, including all state and federal courts through the appellate level to the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal Court of Claims. We seek creative solutions for our clients. As part of our client-centered approach we attempt to evaluate all available options to resolve disputes. These options include arbitration, mediation, negotiation and other creative, but less obvious, solutions. We work promptly, efficiently and cost-effectively with persistence, determination and tenacity.
We have developed a team approach to litigation, in which we assemble a team of lawyers and other professionals to ensure that our clients receive sound advice and the strongest possible representation. When necessary, and with client approval, attorneys from other practices within the firm are consulted regarding specific issues with which they have experience, such as tax and securities matters or environmental and land use issues. Finally, we have developed relationships with experts in Florida and throughout the nation to provide added depth and perspective to our legal services. Realizing the difficulties of other controlling outside expenses, such as experts, we have developed detailed policies for dealing with experts and work closely with our clients to ensure the appropriate expert is chosen to meet their needs. This team approach is a hallmark of the GrayRobinson law firm, and is particularly evident in our litigation department.
To ensure our team approach is also cost-effective, we explore and utilize alternative billing strategies often proposing a blended rate that allows us to assemble the strongest possible force for the case at an hourly billing rate consistent with the client's fee expectations. We are always willing to discuss result driven arrangements if a case merits such a strategy.
We have the resources and personnel to handle the most complex cases. Our client service includes a computerized document control system that we developed to manage complex litigation. We frequently use demonstrative graphs, charts, models and the latest cutting edge technology if necessary to properly present our clients' cases to facilitate understanding of complicated matters. We employ the latest communication and legal research technology to save our clients time and money in research, through on-line document sharing and other information exchange. Our computer system can further work in real-time with our clients and staff, promoting secure extranet sharing of case material.
Business Litigation Certified Attorney - Florida Bar
Richard M Zabak
Gray Robinson PA
201 N Franklin St #2200
Tampa FL 33602
Tel: 813 273-5000
Fax: 813 273-5145
E-mail: rzabak@gray-robinson.com
Practice Areas
* Alternative Dispute Resolution
* Appellate
* Litigation
* Professional Liability Defense
Rick is a board certified business litigation specialist, which is his primary area of practice. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of business litigation matters including breach of contract and fraud claims. Since 1991, Rick has maintained the highest rating published by the Martindale-Hubbel law directory. In addition to his business litigation work, Rick has a significant appellate practice. He also regularly acts as a mediator and is certified as both a Circuit Court mediator and a Federal District Court mediator in the Middle District of Florida.
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