Richard Llerena
Attorney Richard Llerena has practiced law with integrity, taking on cases and causes he deemed worthy, and, additionally, 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, as well as the Pi Sigma Alpha Award for Excellence in the field of political science. During his undergraduate years, he was also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, America’s most prestigious academic honor society. He attended the University of Florida School of Law, where he graduated with honors in 2005 and served on the publication known as the Journal of Law and Public Policy, as well as other organizations including the Spanish-American Law Students Association, the Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, and the John Marshall Bar Association. He was recognized for his specialty in Legal Research and Writing with the Book Award in 2002.
Mr. Llerena received recognition by Super Lawyers and Thomason Reuters in 2020 as a Rising Star, an honor bestowed upon 2.5% of Florida-licensed attorneys. Mr. Llerena received an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell following a review of his peers, an honor bestowed upon 10% of attorneys in the nation. He has also been recognized by the following organizations:
About The Attorney
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star by Thomson Reuters
- AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- Distinguished – Peer Rated for Professional Achievement by Martindale-Hubbell
- The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers – Best 40 Under 40
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Distinguished Justice Advocates (Top 1% of Attorneys in America) – Lifetime Charter Member
- Litigator of the Year 2019 by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers
- Best Legal Counsel
- “10 Best” Attorney – Client Satisfaction – American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- “10 Best” Law Firm – DUI/DWI Defense – American Institute of Legal Counsel
- “10 Best” Law Firm – Workers Compensation – American Institute of Legal Counsel
- “10 Best” Law Firm – Immigration Law – American Institute of Legal Counsel
- Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney
- Best Attorneys of America Lifetime Charter Member
- Expertise (Best Immigration Lawyers in West Palm Beach)
- AVVO rated 10 out of 10
- AVVO Clients’ Choice Award (2015)
- AVVO Top Contributor Award (2015)
How Our Client Describe Us
90%
Cases Won
90
Trusted Client
90+
Dedicated Lawyer
30%
Case Dismissed
Immigration
Llerena Law was victorious in an appeal involving a client who was wrongfully stripped of temporary protected status. This client had been stripped of his legal immigration status, and consequently, the work permit and driver’s license.
Business Litigation
Contractual disputes, and civil litigation. Mr. Llerena’s past experience includes being a former counselor for a major insurance company, representation of corporations, and civil litigation.
Personal Injury
Llerena Law fights to obtain clients maximum compensation in personal injury matters. Llerena takes on the toughest cases from all Florida counties.