January 05, 2012
Return to "Tampa's Legal Eagle Radio Show" in February
JANUARY 2012 - The programmers of "Tampa's Legal Eagle Radio Show" have invited Rick Alvarez to return for a second guest appearance on February 1, 2012. The radio show is broadcast on WTAN AM 1340 and WDCF AM 1350 during the "drive-time slot" of 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Rick is expected to discuss and answer questions on a variety of legal topics, including commercial litigation on behalf small to mid-sized businesses. The entire broadcast can be heard nationally through the TuneIn Radio App available on iTunes or heard online at http://tunein.com/radio/Tan-Talk-1350-s28174/.
Feel free to share you legal questions by calling the show at (866) 826-1340 or by email at controlroom@tantalk1340.com!
Posted by alvarezgarcia at 09:06 PM
October 27, 2011
Featured Guest on "Tampa's Legal Eagle Radio Show"
OCTOBER 2011 - Rick Alvarez is scheduled to appear as the featured guest on "Tampa's Legal Eagle Radio Show" this November 16th. "Tampa's Legal Eagle Radio Show" is broadcast on WTAN AM 1340 and WDCF AM 1350 during the "drive-time slot" of 5:00 to 6:00 every Wednesday afternoon. Rick is expected to discuss and answer questions on a variety of legal topics, including the inherent challenges of claims based upon the First Amendment and civil rights law. The entire broadcast can be heard nationally through the TuneIn Radio App available on iTunes or at www.tunein.com/radio/Tan-Talk-1350-s28174.
Posted by alvarezgarcia at 08:29 PM
April 13, 2011
Federal Lawsuit to Assure Constitutional Rights of Students and Parents in Public Schools
APRIL 2011 - Alvarez Garcia recently filed a federal lawsuit to assure the constitutional rights of parents and students when subjected to involuntary counseling in Hillsborough County public schools. The suit arose from a school-social worker's counseling of a thirteen-year old student who, for the first time, disclosed her suicidal intentions. The social worker released the student after the critical disclosure and without notifying the parents of their daughter's interests and need for care. The youngster committed suicide on the very next day. The importance of the subject matter and suit has since garnered considerable interest in the public media:
Parents file lawsuit over teenager's suicide: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com
Posted by alvarezgarcia at 09:58 PM
September 26, 2010
Upcoming Lecture on Premises Liability
OCTOBER 2010 - Lorman Education Services has asked Rick Alvarez to speak on the topics of "Premises Liability and Negligent Security in Florida." The seminar is currently scheduled for February 9, 2011, in Tampa.
Posted by alvarezgarcia at 03:14 PM
May 13, 2009
Garcia Selected to Chair Section of HCBA for Third Term
May 2009 - Anthony Garcia has been selected to chair the Small Firm/Solo Practitioners' Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association for a third term. Among his various duties, Anthony will serve as the editor of all articles published by this special section in the HCBA Bar Journal as well as conduct section meetings on a regular basis. The Small Firm/Solo Practitioners' Section introduces attorneys from different areas of practice for networking and marketing purposes.
Posted by alvarezgarcia at 07:31 PM
June 12, 2008
Upcoming HCBA Seminar on "The Essentials of Personal Injury Litigation"
The Hillsborough County Bar Association has again invited Rick Alvarez to speak at a seminar on "The Essentials of Personal Injury Litigation." This will be the second year for the seminar, which enjoyed considerable interest and attendance in 2007. The seminar has been expanded for 2008 and is scheduled for October 2nd, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Other speakers include Judge Ralph Stoddard and attorneys, Henry Valenzuela, Fred Zinober, Tom Elligett, Derek Alvarez and Kevin McLaughlin.
More information is available at www.hillsbar.com.
Posted by alvarezgarcia at 11:51 AM
April 30, 2008
Past Lecture Topics
"Overview, Evaluation and Preparation of Premises Liability Cases from a Plaintiff's Perspective - 'Avoiding Holes and Other Pitfalls in Your Firm'"
Lorman Education Services: "Premises Liability and Negligent Security in Florida"
(May 2006)
"Preparing for a Trial by Experts"
Hillsborough County Bar Seminar: "The Essentials of Personal Injury"
(September 2008)
"Pharmaceutical Liability Under Florida Law"
Hillsborough County Bar Seminar: "Legal Oddities and Other Curiosities of Civil Litigation,"
(November 2006)
"The Road to Recovery - 'A Three-Step Program to Recovery in Cases of Roadway Construction,"
Hillsborough County Bar Seminar: "Premises Liability"
(September 2005)
"Workers' Compensation Immunity in the Aftermath of Tort Reform,"
Hillsborough County Bar Seminar: "Litigation of Wrongful Death Cases in the Aftermath of Tort Reform"
(September 2004)
"Pretrial Preparation, Jury Selection and Trial of Products-Liability Suits for Plaintiffs,"
Hillsborough County Bar Seminar: "Products Liability"
(January 2004)
"The Forgotten Challenge of Pitching a Complete Game: Maximizing Damages from Beginning to End,"
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers: "Proving Damages"
(March 2003)
"Class Actions in State and Federal Court,"
Hillsborough County Bar Seminar: "Class Actions"
(January 2003)
"Trial of a Products Liability Case: Promoting Your Product Before a Jury of Consumers,"
Hillsborough County Bar Seminar: "Products Liability"
(2002)
"Effective Approaches to Jury Selection in Cases of Products Liability,"
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers: "The Fine Art of Jury Selection & the Craft of Presenting Damages"
(April 2001)
"Rebuttal Summation for the Plaintiff: How to Do It and What to Do,"
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers: "Workhorse Seminar"
(2000)
Posted by alvarezgarcia at 10:50 AM
March 01, 2007
Analysis of Pharmaceutical Liability Published
Rick Alvarez' analysis of pharmaceutical liability in Florida has earned publication in January's Florida Bar Journal. The article, entitled "Mislabeling the Pharmacist Who Does More Than Mislabel the Prescription," begins at page 53. The article may also be reviewed online at www.floridabar.org.
Posted by alvarezgarcia at 05:36 PM
December 01, 2006
Open Challenge to All Professional Colleagues
Rick and Anthony extend an open challege to all colleagues to donate any available time or funds to the charity, Voices for Children for Hillsborough County. Every year in Hillsborough County, thousands of children are trapped in domestic situations rife with hopelessness. Even after the children are rescued by law enforcement, the great majority of them have no control over their futures and little chance of success before the courts. Voices for Children works tirelessly on behalf of such children to appoint interested and able guardians ad litem who will speak loudly for them when given the opportunity.
As explained at the website, www.vfcgal.org, there are various ways that attorneys in the Tampa Bay Area can provide assistance. First, they can contribute funds that will facilitate the appointment of guardians. Currently, the program can serve only about thirty-five percent of these children. Second, attorneys and members of their staffs can utilize their personal time to volunteer as guardians.
Alvarez Garcia has contributed to Voices for Children by assigning the fees ordinarily paid in the firm's service as guardians ad litem in matters before the civil courts. Rick and Anthony, once again, challenge their colleagues in the Tampa Bay Area to do the same.
Posted by alvarezgarcia at 09:34 PM
