Education

Boston University School of Law, J.D.

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, M.A., Government

University of Virginia, B.A., cum laude

Bar Admissions

Florida

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Richard D. "Rick" Eckhard

Partner
Tampa
t: 813-227-6417

Richard D. Eckhard practices in the real property area with an emphasis on office and retail real estate development and leasing. He represents national and regional landlords and tenants in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, development and leasing of office buildings, shopping centers and mixed–use properties. He also handles synthetic and leveraged leases.

Mr. Eckhard is Board Certified in Real Estate Law and is a member of the Real Estate Advisory Board of Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies at the University of Florida. Since 2007, he has served as a member of the faculty of Georgetown University Law Center's Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute and has lectured on real estate transaction topics.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Real Estate Law, 2005-2012
  • Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Real Estate, 2007-2011
  • Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2011
  • Who's Who Legal, 2011
  • Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers magazine, May 2009

Memberships

  • American Bar Association, probate & Real Property Section
  • International Council of Shopping Centers
  • The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • American Bar Association Subcommittee on Real Estate Transactions, Young Lawyers Division, Chairman (1988-90)