Richard L. Barbara, Esq., was one of the founding partners of the law firm Alvarez Barbara, LLP. He was selected as a “Top Up and Coming Attorney” in the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 edition of Florida Trend’s annual publication on top attorneys in the entire State of Florida, while being recognized as a top attorney in the 2105 Florida Trend Legal Elite edition. He was also recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in its 2012, and 2013 edition honoring top lawyers in the State of Florida and recognized as a top attorney in Florida in the 2014 and 2015 edition of Super Lawyers. Mr. Barbara was also recognized as a “top up and comer” by the 2015 South Florida Legal Guide.