Rich Cartlidge is an associate in the Firm’s litigation department. Mr. Cartlidge’s practice is focused on complex commercial and construction litigation, contract and business disputes, bid protests, and construction lien matters.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Cartlidge was an associate with a boutique, construction litigation firm in Tampa, Florida, and then with a large, statewide insurance defense firm and a boutique trial law firm in West Palm Beach. Mr. Cartlidge’s experience provides him with a unique prospective for evaluating insurance coverage and liability concerns, and he puts those skills to use when representing clients. Mr. Cartlidge also employs a pragmatic approach to address complicated legal problems, and works efficiently to provide value while meeting our clients’ expectations.

Board Certified in Construction Litigation - Evaluated for professionalism, tested for expertise.

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida

Published Works and Presentations

November 5, 2015, Construction Defect Disputes & Litigation: Using Coverage, Case Law and Indemnification to Shift Liability: Detangling Indemnification and Shifting Liability, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Education

Mr. Cartlidge received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Wake Forest University and his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law.

Awards

Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2017-2023