Richard Alan Arnold, Business Attorney in Miami, Florida
Over 51 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and Litigation
Miami, FL
Practicing business in Miami since 1975.
- 51+
- Years practicing
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Richard Alan Arnold is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Richard has over 51 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Miami, FLORIDA
- Experience
- over 51 years
- Known for
- Business · General · Litigation
- Handles Business, General, and Litigation matters from Miami, FLORIDA.
- Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Miami) (2011).
About Richard Alan Arnold: Richard Alan Arnold is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Richard has over 51 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Richard's practice areas in Miami
Richard concentrates on business, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Miami, Florida
Richard takes business matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.
General cases in Miami, Florida
Richard takes general matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Miami, Florida
Richard takes litigation matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.
Biography
Richard Alan Arnold, business attorney serving Miami
Richard Alan Arnold is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Richard has over 51 years of legal experience. Richard works from Miami, Florida and takes on business matters across the region.
Richard Alan Arnold is a nationally recognized trial lawyer focused on complex litigation, including antitrust cases for plaintiffs and defendants.
During his more than 30 years of practice, Richard has handled numerous individual plaintiff antitrust cases as opposed to class actions or mass actions. He also has represented opt-out plaintiffs in many civil antitrust cases that have proceeded parallel to or following the U.S. government’s criminal prosecution of international cartels. In addition to antitrust cases, Richard has played an active role in all of the firm’s cases involving the electronic payments industry.
Richard’s clients include public companies, entrepreneurial individuals, and privately held companies from a wide variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, vitamins, telecommunications, consumable commodities, banking, automotive, health care, and airlines.
Richard has been lead counsel in antitrust cases representing as plaintiffs an international tire manufacturer, the nation’s eighth largest vitamin manufacturer, major national retail pharmacy chains, major national retail grocery chains, chemical and plastic manufacturers, and international consumer products companies, resulting in gross individual non-class action recoveries of nearly $4 billion.
He has served as a special assistant attorney general in several states, both as prosecutor and as counsel, and formerly chaired the Ad Hoc Committee on Rules and Procedures of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Richard has written and lectured extensively on antitrust topics, including implied rights of action under the antitrust laws.
Before joining the firm, Richard clerked for the Honorable William E. Miller of the U.S. Circuit Court for the Sixth Circuit.
How Richard handles business matters
Richard Alan Arnold is a nationally recognized trial lawyer focused on complex litigation, including antitrust cases for plaintiffs and defendants. During his more than 30 years of practice, Richard has handled numerous individual plaintiff antitrust cases as opposed to class actions or mass actions. He also has represented opt-out plaintiffs in many civil antitrust cases that have proceeded…
Who Richard represents
Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and litigation matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Richard studied and practices
University of Illinois - Chicago
— · 1975
The University of South Carolina
J.D. · 1973
East Tennessee State University
B.S. · 1969
Jurisdictions
Richard's state bar admissions
Florida, The Florida
1975 · ACTIVE
Richard studied at — in University of Illinois - Chicago, J.D. in The University of South Carolina, and B.S. in East Tennessee State University.
Law school and academic background
Richard completed — in University of Illinois - Chicago, J.D. in The University of South Carolina, and B.S. in East Tennessee State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Richard's legal honors and published work
Richard has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Miami)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Antitrust Law and Commercial Litigation, 1991 – present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Senior Statesman, Antitrust, 2021-2025; Band 1, Antitrust, 2020, 2004-2018; Band 2, Antitrust, 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Antitrust Litigation, 2006-2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent™
2026
Best Lawyers in America — 5.0/5.0 Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers,
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Miami) (2011). Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — , Antitrust Law and Commercial Litigation, 1991 – present (2026).
Locations
Richard Alan Arnold's office in Miami
Richard's primary office is at 1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Richard Alan Arnold — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Richard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Richard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Miami, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Richard
Richard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Richard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Richard Alan Arnold
How much does it cost to hire Richard for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Richard offer a free consultation?
Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Florida typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Richard take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Richard is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Richard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Richard?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Richard accepting new business clients right now?
Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Miami, Tampa and Orlando in Florida
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