About Richard
Richard D. 'Rick' Eckhard: Experienced Real Estate Attorney in Tampa
Richard D. Eckhard is a seasoned real estate attorney with an impressive track record and expertise in office, retail, mixed-use properties, synthetic and leveraged leases. As the head of the Tampa office for his firm, Holland & Knight LLP, he represents national and regional landlords and tenants in various aspects of real estate development, leasing, acquisition, and disposition.
Practice Areas
- Office Real Estate Development
- Retail Real Estate Leasing
- Mixed-Use Property Acquisition and Disposition
- Synthetic and Leveraged Leases
Rick is a recognized leader in the field, serving as the incoming chair of The Florida Bar Real Property Leasing Committee. Since 2007, he has been an active member of the faculty at Georgetown University Law Center's Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute, where he regularly lectures on real estate transaction topics.
His commitment to excellence is further underscored by his Board Certification in Real Estate Law from the Florida Bar and his membership on the advisory board of Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies at the University of Florida. His extensive experience includes a diverse range of clients, encompassing both national and regional landlords and tenants.
Education & Credentials
- Firm: Holland & Knight LLP
- Certifications: Board Certified in Real Estate Law by the Florida Bar
- Awards: Recognized since 2005 as a Best Attorney USA for Real Estate Law. Recipient of the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating and Super Lawyers Magazine awards from 2006 to 2013, as well as Who's Who Legal recognition in real estate law.
- Universities: University of Virginia (BA)
Richard D. Eckhard brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his clients. With a commitment to providing the best possible representation, he is dedicated to helping them navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence.
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Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Real Estate Law
- Special Focus: Development
- Special Focus: Finance
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- Super Lawyers magazine, Corporate Counsel Edition, May 2009
- Who's Who Legal, 2011, 2012
- Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2013
- Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Real Estate, 2007-2013
- Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine, 2013