Richard was recently selected by his peers and recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2009 and 2010 Rising Star in the area of Business Litigation.

Richard is experienced in all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, trial, and appeal.

Richard started his legal career in Miami, where he worked at two of the nation's most prestigious law firms.  Richard has been involved in high-stakes litigation matters for many of America's most well-known businesses.  In many cases, Richard defended not only the public company, but also its officers and directors in connection with class actions and federal investigations.

Mr. Mockler has worked on several matters that received national media coverage and cases with more than $100 million at stake.

Today, Richard focuses on civil litigation and marital and family law.

Law School

Richard attended the University of Florida College of Law, where he graduated with honors.  In 1998, Richard was the Chester Ferguson Scholarship Recipient.  Richard was a member of the International Moot Court Team and participated in the William C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.  Additionally, Richard served as a Teaching Assistant for Legal Research and Writing and Appellate Advocacy.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Richard served as a United States Marine with the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion in Tampa, Florida. Richard was the Battalion Embarkation Specialist prior to the Unit’s mobilization to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a Marine, Richard was an Honor Graduate of the Naval Expeditionary Warfare College and received the Navy Achievement Medal, Outstanding Community Service Medal, National Defense Medal, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, and a Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation for exemplary community service.