Richard W. Epstein

Overview

Richard W. Epstein is partner with the Litigation practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. He co-manages the Firm’s complex litigation and class action defense practice and routinely appears in state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the country. Mr. Epstein and his team can assist various types of clients with litigation and arbitration involving highly regulated industries including timeshare, sales and marketing, debt relief, labor and employment, contract disputes and securities.

Mr. Epstein is a member of the firm’s Management Committee, which is responsible for various firm issues such as hiring, firm accounting, and also serves on the firm’s Foundation Committee.

Mr. Epstein is a member of the American Bar Associations, and is an Finra Arbitrator.

He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University. He then went on to earn his law degree from Florida State University, where he was a member of the Law Review.

Bar Admissions

Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeal, District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado
U.S. Supreme Court

Education

J.D., Florida State University
B.S., Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Experience

Speaking Engagements

Awards

Recognitions

Best Lawyers®, “The Best Lawyers in America,” Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025
Lawdragon, “500 Leading Litigators in America,” 2024-2025
Benchmark Litigation, Florida “Litigation Star,” 2018-2024
U.S. News & World Report, “The Best Lawyers in America,” Commercial Litigation, 2022-2023
Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, “Top Lawyer in Broward County”, 2021
Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV® Preeminent ™
U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” General Litigation, 2021
Super Lawyers magazine, “Super Lawyers Florida,” Business Litigation, 2017-2020
South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Rated Lawyers,” 2009-2015

Publications

In the News

Featured, “Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Defeat Bid for Class Certification Avoiding Statutory Damages of More Than $100M,” Daily Business Review, December 10, 2020
Mentioned, “Consumer Protection or Scheme? Lawsuit Against Timeshare-Exit Company Heads to Trial,” Daily Business Review, May 5, 2020
Mentioned, “Fla. Judge Revives Claim Against Timeshare Exit Co.,” Law360, April 29, 2020
Featured, “Law Firm Ducks Timeshare Cancellation Conspiracy Suit,” Law360, April 2, 2019
Featured, “Greenspoon Marder Defeats Class Certification Bid on Behalf of Client Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc.,” MarketWatch, February 11, 2019
Mentioned, “Country Club Seeks Sanctions In Residents’ ‘Frivolous’ Suit,” Law360, July 14, 2017
Mentioned, “Law Firm Defrauded Timeshare Owners To Win Business: Suit,” Law360, June 9, 2017
Mentioned, “$56M Robocall Settlement Fee Objector Demands Own Fees,” Law360, April 20, 2017
Mentioned, “$76M Cruise Robocall Class Settlement Gets Final Approval,” Law360, March 2, 2017
Mentioned, “$76M Cruise Robocall Deal Merits Final Approval, Judge Told,” Law360, February 13, 2017
Mentioned, “Diamond TImeshare Suit Not Ready for Arbitration,” Law360, August 5, 2016
Quoted, “Bondi Targets Winter Park Travel Company for Fraud,” Orlando Sentinel, March 16, 2016

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