Richard Critchlow

Richard H. Critchlow is a highly experienced attorney/shareholder at the Miami office of Kenny Nachwalter, P.A. With an impressive career spanning over 40 years, he specializes in various legal areas, including Professional Liability (Attorneys and Accountants), Complex Business Litigation, Securities Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Commercial and Business Arbitration. Mr. Critchlow obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Union College in 1969 and later earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Miami in 1973. He is admitted to practice law in Florida and represents clients before various federal courts, including the U.S. District Court in the Northern, Southern, and Middle Districts of Florida, the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana, the U.S. District Court in the District of Connecticut, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, the U.S. Tax Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

 Throughout his career, Mr. Critchlow has been involved in a wide range of complex commercial litigation cases in state and federal courts and in arbitration. He has represented clients in high-stakes litigation involving common law and statutory business torts, contract disputes, state, and federal securities law violations, shareholder derivative claims, class actions, director and officer liability, lender liability, partnership issues, real estate matters, employment disputes, RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) cases, and independent investigations. One significant aspect of Mr. Critchlow's practice is his representation of law firms and attorneys in malpractice claims, conflict issues, and other related claims. He also provides counsel to attorneys and law firms to help them comply with applicable rules and prevent legal risks. Additionally, Mr. Critchlow is often sought after to serve as an arbitrator in complex commercial matters and as an expert on attorneys' fees issues. He is highly respected for his expertise and professionalism in these roles.

 Beyond his work as a litigator, Mr. Critchlow actively participates in the legal community and has spoken at various conferences on lawyer liability issues. He has also served on multiple grievance committees of The Florida Bar. Due to his outstanding reputation and contributions to the legal field, he is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. He is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the American Bar Association, Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, and the Dade County Bar Association. Mr. Critchlow has received several prestigious accolades for his legal work, including recognition by Chambers USA in Litigation: General Commercial, listing in The Best Lawyers in America, induction into Florida Trend's Hall of Fame and Florida Legal Elite, and inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers as a Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney and Corporate Counsel as a Top Lawyer for Bet-the-Company Litigation. He is also recognized as a Top Lawyer for Professional Liability - Defense and Corporate and Business Litigation by the South Florida Legal Guide. His achievements and contributions have established him as a leading figure in the legal community.