About The Attorney
Attorney Richard Llerena has practiced law with integrity, taking on cases and causes he deems worthy, and most, importantly, utilizing his background, heritage, and skills as a fluent Spanish writer and speaker to give a voice to the growing Latino community in Palm Beach County. A lifelong South Floridian, Mr. Llerena graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in 2002 with a major in political science, was the recipient of the University of Miami Book Award, the Pi Sigma Alpha Award for Excellence in the field of political science. Mr. Llerena graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 2005. After years of working for major corporations, Llerena Law was founded with the promise of honesty, drive, and commitment to its clients, especially when facing the most challenging tasks or adversities.
University Of Florida
J.D. | Law
2002 – 2005
Honors: Graduated with Honors Recipient of Book Award in Legal Research and Writing
Activities: Journal of Law and Public Policy Spanish-American Law Students Association Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity John Marshall Bar Association
Super Lawyers
Rising Stars, 2020
Recognized By Thomson Reuters
“Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.”
“The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state.”
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, 2018-2020
“An elite group of approximately 10 percent of all attorneys holds an AV Preeminent Rating, a designation trusted worldwide by buyers and referrers of legal services.”
Distinguished – Peer Rated For Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell
Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell, 2019
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Civil Plaintiff, 2018-2020
“The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the paramount trial lawyers from across the country who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyer. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. The result is a credible, comprehensive and impressive list of trial lawyers chosen to represent their state.”
The National Trial Lawyers Best 40 Under 40
2018-2020
“The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law.”
Lawyers Of Distinction
2018-2019
Distinguished Justice Advocates
Top 1% of Attorneys in America
Lifetime Charter Member
Best Attorneys Of America
Lifetime Member
Litigator Of The Year, 2019
American Institute of Trial Lawyers
Best Legal Counsel
- “10 BEST”
“10 Best” Attorney – Client Satisfaction – American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2017-2020 - “10 Best” Law Firm – DUI/DWI Defense – American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, 2018-2020
- “10 Best” Law Firm – Workers Compensation – American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2018-2020
- “10 Best” Law Firm – Immigration Law – American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2018-2020
- “10 Best” High Verdict and Settlement Winner – American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2018-2020
Top 10 Attorney Award Attorney & Practice Magazine
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, 2017-2020
Best Immigration Lawyers In West Palm Beach
Expertise, 2018
AVVO, 10 Out Of 10 Rating
Clients’ Choice Award, 2015
Top Contributor Award, 2015
