Kristen Rickard is an experienced attorney with more than a decade of practice focused on delivering effective solutions for businesses and individuals across a wide range of legal matters. Her practice is centered on commercial litigation, representing clients in complex disputes with a results-oriented and strategic approach. In addition to litigation, Kristen maintains a robust transactional practice. She has extensive experience handling business and real estate transactions, including contracts, corporate matters, and residential and commercial closings. Notably, during her ten years at her previous firm, she formed and managed the real estate closing department, overseeing numerous transactions and guiding clients through every step of the process with precision and care.
Kristen lived in Florida for 14 years before relocating to her hometown in New York to be closer to family, while continuing to maintain an active presence in the Florida legal market. She is licensed to practice in both New York and Florida, providing clients with seamless representation across jurisdictions.
Kristen brings together meticulous attention to detail and strong business insight to craft effective strategies that drive positive results for her clients. Known for her diligence, professionalism, and practical problem-solving, she is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal challenges and securing favorable outcomes both inside and outside the courtroom.
Beyond her work as an attorney, Kristen enjoys exploring new travel destinations, practicing meditation and yoga to maintain focus and balance, golf, and spending quality time with her active and vibrant toddler. She brings the same dedication, curiosity, and thoughtful approach to her personal pursuits as she does to guiding clients through their most important legal matters.
Practice Areas
- Commercial litigation
- Financial services litigation
- Contract negotiations and disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Restrictive covenants, such as non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- Business torts
- Defamation claims
- Trade secrets
- Appeals
- Construction law
- Business law
- Real Estate
Education
- J.D., Barry University School of Law, 2013
- B.A., Binghamton University (SUNY), 2010
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- New York
- Washington, D.C. (inactive status)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
