Richard R. Thames
Education
- Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
- Juris Doctorate - 1987
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: With Honors
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 1984
- Major: Finance
Representative Clients
- Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc.
- Gate Petroleum Company
- Peat Marwick Main & Company
- The Charter Company
Past Positions
- Honorable George L. Proctor, United States Bankruptcy Judge, Middle District of Florida, Law Clerk, 1987 to 1989
- Smith Hulsey & Busey, Litigation Associate, 1989 to 1994
Published Works
- Understanding Florida's Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, Nova Law Review, 1987
Fraternities or Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
- Sigma Chi
Professional Associations
- Florida Bar, Business Law Section, 1987 to 1987
- Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association, President, 1997 to 1997
- Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association, Vice-President, 1996 to 1996
- Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association, Secretary, 1995 to 1995
- Jacksonville Bar Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute
Certified Legal Specialties
- Board Certified Business Bankruptcy Specialist, American Board of Certification
Current Employment Position
- Managing Partner
- Shareholder
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1989
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1988
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1988
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1990
Honors
- Florida Trend, Legal Elite, 2010
- Florida Super Lawyers
- AV Peer Rated, Martindale Hubbell