Richard W. Epstein
Partner
Richard W. Epstein is a partner with the Litigation practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. He routinely appears in state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the country. Mr. Epstein and his team can assist various types of clients with litigation and arbitration involving highly regulated industries including timeshare, sales and marketing, debt relief, labor and employment, contract disputes and securities.
Mr. Epstein is a member of the American Bar Association and is a Finra Arbitrator.
He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University. He then went on to earn his law degree from Florida State University, where he was a member of the Law Review.
Experience
Speaking Engagements
- Panelist, “Consumer Complaints and Regulatory Action – What’cha Gonna Do When They Come For You?,” ARDA World 2015: The Global Timeshare Event, April 15, 2015
- Speaker, “Extraordinary Remedies: Proceedings Supplementary and Involuntary Bankruptcy,” Dade County Bar Association Bankruptcy Committee Seminar, March 20, 2015.
Awards
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers®, “The Best Lawyers in America,” General Litigation, Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026
- Lawdragon, “500 Leading Litigators in America,” 2024-2025
- Benchmark Litigation, Florida “Litigation Star,” 2018-2025
- Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, “Top Lawyer in Broward County”, 2021
- Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV® Preeminent ™
- Super Lawyers magazine, “Super Lawyers Florida,” Business Litigation, 2017-2020
- South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Rated Lawyers,” 2009-2015
Publications
In the News
- Featured, “Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Defeat Bid for Class Certification Avoiding Statutory Damages of More Than $100M,” Daily Business Review, December 10, 2020
- Mentioned, “Consumer Protection or Scheme? Lawsuit Against Timeshare-Exit Company Heads to Trial,” Daily Business Review, May 5, 2020
- Mentioned, “Fla. Judge Revives Claim Against Timeshare Exit Co.,” Law360, April 29, 2020
- Featured, “Law Firm Ducks Timeshare Cancellation Conspiracy Suit,” Law360, April 2, 2019
- Featured, “Greenspoon Marder Defeats Class Certification Bid on Behalf of Client Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc.,” MarketWatch, February 11, 2019
- Mentioned, “Country Club Seeks Sanctions In Residents’ ‘Frivolous’ Suit,” Law360, July 14, 2017
- Mentioned, “Law Firm Defrauded Timeshare Owners To Win Business: Suit,” Law360, June 9, 2017
- Mentioned, “$56M Robocall Settlement Fee Objector Demands Own Fees,” Law360, April 20, 2017
- Mentioned, “$76M Cruise Robocall Class Settlement Gets Final Approval,” Law360, March 2, 2017
- Mentioned, “$76M Cruise Robocall Deal Merits Final Approval, Judge Told,” Law360, February 13, 2017
- Mentioned, “Diamond TImeshare Suit Not Ready for Arbitration,” Law360, August 5, 2016
- Quoted, “Bondi Targets Winter Park Travel Company for Fraud,” Orlando Sentinel, March 16, 2016
- Apr 1, 2021 Client Alert: Warning: This Is Not An April Fool’s Joke—Scotus Says That To Be An “ATDS” Under The Telephone Consumer Protection Act There Must Be Capacity To Use A Random Or Sequential Number Generator
- Dec 8, 2020 Northern District of Texas Denies Class Certification in TCPA “Do-Not-Call” Case for Numerous Shortcomings Based on Greenspoon Marder’s Arguments
News & Videos
- Greenspoon Marder Earns Rankings in 2026 Edition of Benchmark Litigation U.S.
- Eight Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America
- 64 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Listed in the Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition
- Greenspoon Marder Earns Rankings in 2025 Edition of Benchmark Litigation US
- Seven Greenspoon Marder Partners Selected as 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
- 56 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
- Greenspoon Marder Recognized by Benchmark Litigation USA for 2024
- Six Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Selected as 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
- 49 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition
- Greenspoon Marder Recognized by Benchmark Litigation for 2023
- 48 Attorneys At Greenspoon Marder Listed In The Best Lawyers In America® 2023
- Greenspoon Marder Recognized By Benchmark Litigation For 2022
- Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Draft First Legislation Regulating Timeshare Exit Companies Passed by the State of North Carolina
- Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyers” by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated for 2021
- 37 Attorneys At Greenspoon Marder Listed In The Best Lawyers In America© 2022
- Greenspoon Marder Obtains Dismissal With Prejudice of Class Claims In TCPA Case
- Client Alert: Warning: This Is Not An April Fool’s Joke—Scotus Says That To Be An “ATDS” Under The Telephone Consumer Protection Act There Must Be Capacity To Use A Random Or Sequential Number Generator
- Greenspoon Marder Secures Major Victory On Behalf of Royal Seas Cruises, Inc. In TCPA Case
- Greenspoon Marder Client Awarded Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in Complaint Filed Against Westgate Resorts
- Greenspoon Marder Assists Client To Avoid $6.18M Assessment by State of Connecticut
- Northern District of Texas Denies Class Certification in TCPA “Do-Not-Call” Case for Numerous Shortcomings Based on Greenspoon Marder’s Arguments
- Greenspoon Marder Recognized By Benchmark Litigation For 2021
- Super Lawyers Recognizes 18 Attorneys At Greenspoon Marder As “Super Lawyers” In Florida
- Greenspoon Marder Secures Reversal Of Summary Judgment On Claims For Deceptive Business Practices Against Timeshare Exit Company
- Greenspoon Marder Secures Victory Against Timeshare Exit Lawyer On Behalf of Client Westgate Resorts
- Greenspoon Marder Recognized By Benchmark Litigation USA 2020
- 33 Attorneys From Greenspoon Marder Listed in the Best Lawyers in America© 2020
- Greenspoon Marder Obtains One-Of-A-Kind Order Against Major Timeshare Exit Companies On Behalf of Client, Westgate Resorts
- Westgate Las Vegas Resort Awarded Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in Lawsuit Filed by Attorney Austin Aaronson
- Greenspoon Marder Defeats Class Certification Bid On Behalf Of Client Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc.
- Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Selected as 2018 Legal Leaders
- Greenspoon Marder Recognized by Benchmark Litigation USA 2019
- 35 Attorneys From Greenspoon Marder Listed In The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
- Super Lawyers Recognizes 22 Attorneys at Greenspoon Marder as “Super Lawyers” in Florida
- Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Receive 2018 AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell
- Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Receive 2017 AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell
- Greenspoon Marder Recognized by Benchmark Litigation USA
- Greenspoon Marder Law: Businesses Beware, Calling Customers Can Lead to Fines and Penalties
- Greenspoon Marder Law Attorneys Jeffrey Backman and Richard Epstein Secure Defense Verdict in Telephone Consumer Protection Case
- Twenty One Attorneys Ranked as “Top Lawyers” and Greenspoon Marder Listed as a “Top Law Firm” in the 2014 South Florida Legal Guide
- Greenspoon Marder Named as Top Law Firm 2012