About

Richard Weldon is a skilled civil trial attorney based in Southwest Florida, specializing in personal injury and civil litigation. With a strong track record of success, Mr. Weldon is dedicated to providing aggressive representation for his clients in a variety of legal matters. Richard L. Weldon II is a seasoned civil trial attorney located in Southwest Florida, serving as the managing member of Weldon & Rothman, PL. With a focus on personal injury and civil litigation, Mr. Weldon has successfully represented numerous individuals and families in Southwest Florida over the past decade. In the realm of personal injury, Mr. Weldon handles cases involving auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, boating accidents, slip and falls, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death. In addition to personal injury cases, Mr. Weldon also manages a general civil litigation practice, addressing a wide range of issues such as complex property disputes, business disputes, association claims, construction defects, probate litigation, and commercial litigation. Recognized for his exceptional legal skills, Mr. Weldon holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available from the service. He has also been honored as a Top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers and as a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr. Weldon\s expertise has been featured in Gulfshore Business Magazine, and he is a sought-after speaker on topics related to personal injury cases. Mr. Weldon earned his law degree from the University of Florida and his bachelor\s degree from Florida State University. With a strong foundation in law and a background in public service, Mr. Weldon interned for then Governor Lawton Chiles during his undergraduate studies. A Sarasota native, Mr. Weldon attended high school in the area and remains actively involved in the community. As a dedicated member of various legal and community organizations, Mr. Weldon is affiliated with the Collier County Bar Association, the Michael R N McDonnell American Inn of Court, the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar, Florida Justice Association, Southwest Florida Gator Alumni Club, and North Naples Church.

Legal Issues

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

• Car Accidents
• General Civil
• Insurance Bad Faith

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card
  Visa, Mastercard, American Express
• Conditional Fees
  Personal Injury, Insurance Claims, many Employment Law claims
• Retaines and Rates
  Hourly rates and retainers are based on the complexity of the legal matter.

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