Lee H. Rightmyer

Lee Rightmyer is a seasoned commercial trial attorney. He represents clients in real property and complex business-related disputes. He has extensive experience representing clients in disputes involving contracts, real property rights, business torts, corporate/partnership disputes, and covenants not to compete. Lee has also defended title insurance companies in direct claims brought against them by insureds and by others.

He has represented many different types of businesses and business owners, from publicly-held companies to entrepreneurs, as well as non-profits. Lee has tried cases in state and federal courts, and before arbitrators, and has testified as an expert witness.

Education:

• University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1982)
  • Associate Editor, University of Toledo Review
• Miami University (B.S., cum laude, 1978)

Background:

• Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1981-1982)

Professional & Community Involvement:

• Sixth Judicial Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco Counties)
  • Current Member, Professionalism Committee
• The Florida Bar
  • Former Chairman, Grievance Committee, Pinellas County (06E)
  • Former Chairman, Florida Bar Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee, Pinellas County (06A)
• St. Petersburg Bar Association
  • Immediate Former President (2007-2008)
  • President (2006-2007)
  • Executive Committee (2000-2002)
• Barney Masterson Inns of Court
  • Master (2011-2012)
  • Board of Directors/Officer (1999-2001)
• American Bar Association
• St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
  • Leadership St. Petersburg