Richard Levasseur
About
Richard was born in Massachusetts but raised in Florida. He attended the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where he majored in Political Science and minored in Criminal Justice. He received his Juris Doctor from Florida A&M College of Law.
During law school, Richard interned with a Bodily Injury firm (Plaintiff side) and a tax firm. Since passing the Florida Bar he has worked in the public sector as an Assistant Public Defender for Florida's Third Judicial Circuit, and as a Senior Attorney for one of Florida's Executive Agencies. In his time with the Public Defender Richard tried both Jury and Non-Jury trials and, after full evidentiary hearing, won immunity for a client under Florida's ‘Stand Your Ground' law.
Richard has also spent several years with various insurance carriers.
Historically, Richard has enjoyed writing and spending time with his family (spouse Jennifer and their son and daughter).
Licenses
- State of Washington
- State of Oregon
- State of Florida
- United States District Court, Western District of Washington
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
A Few Of Our Big Wins
-
$131M Car Accident
For the victim of a car accident in which the driver was over-served at a restaurant/bar
-
$74.53M Birth Injury
For the victim of a birth injury caused by medical malpractice in San Luis Obispo
-
$45M Drunk Driver
For the children of a woman who was killed by a drunk driver in Los Angeles
-
$31.7M Brain Injury
For a woman with a traumatic brain injury where she appeared normal to those who did not know her
-
$29.25M Brain Injury
Win against State Farm for brain injury, after the policy was open
-
$21.65M Motorcycle Accident
For an amateur fitness model and bodybuilder who was struck by a vehicle while riding a motor scooter and sustained serious injuries.
-
$17M Brain Injury
For a woman with a traumatic brain injury where she appeared normal to those who did not know her
-
$16.4M Medical Malpractice
Awarded for medical malpractice
-
$14.6M Commercial Vehicle
Verdict for the family of a farmer who was killed in a vehicle crash caused by a commercial vehicle.