Qualifications

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Areas of Practice

• Civil Litigation
• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Condominium and Homeowners Associations
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Litigation

Education

• J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Cum Laude, top 10%, 1994
• B.S., University of Florida, 1990

Bar Admissions

• Florida Bar, 1994
• New York State Bar, 2017
• Washington, D.C. Bar, 2017
• Supreme Court of the United States, 2000
• United States Court of Federal Claims, 2000
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1996
• United States District Court for the Southern District Florida, 1995
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2001
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, 2001

Certifications & Qualifications

• Supreme Court of Florida Certified Civil Mediator - Circuit and County, 2002
• Supreme Court of Florida Certified Appellate Court Mediator, 2011
• Supreme Court of Florida Qualified Arbitrator, 2002
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Certified Mediator, 2008 

Legal Appointments and Honors

• AV rated by Martindale- Hubbell, 2000 - present 
• Florida Super Lawyers, 2011 - present       
• South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers, 2011 - present
• Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite, 2008 - 2009
• Avvo Attorney rating 10/10 ("Superb" - Highest Possible Rating), 2008 - present   
• Florida Supreme Court's Commission on Professionalism, 2008 - 2012    
• Florida Bar 17th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee  "J", 2019 - present, current Vice-Chairman 
• Florida Bar 17th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee  "J", 2012 - 2015, including service as Chairman 
• Florida Bar 17th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "B", 2005 - 2008, including service as Chairman
• Florida Bar Journal and Florida Bar News Editorial Board, 2002 - 2008
• Florida Bar Journal Writing Award Committee, 2002
• Broward County Bar Association Board of Directors, 2010 - 2011
• Broward County Bar Association Construction Law Section, Co-Chair, 2018 - 2019
• Broward County Bar Association Legislative Affairs Committee, Co-Chair, 2011 - 2012
• Broward County Bar Association Bench and Bar Committee, 2011 - present
• Broward County Bar Association Clerk and Bar Committee, Vice-Chair, 2010 - 2011
• Broward County Bar Association Business Law Section - Chair, 2009 - 2010
• Broward County Bar Association Mentorship Committee, 2002 - 2003
• Broward County Bar Association Professional Responsibility Committee, 2000 - 2003, 2013 - 2014 
• Broward County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee, 2000 - 2001 
• Broward County Bar Association Client Complaint Panel, 2000 - 2001
• Broward County Bar Association Medical Society Liaison Committee, 1997 - 1999

Professional Affiliations

• Federal Bar Association, 2001
• Broward County Bar Association, 1994
• Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, 2003
• Association of South Florida Mediators, 2003

Community Commitment

• Broward County, Florida proclaims March 21, 2010 as Richard Sachs Appreciation Day
• Florida Legislative Tribute recognizing dedicated service to the Broward County Community - 2011
• Leadership Broward, Class XXVII, 2008
• Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. - Broward Lawyers Care Hotline    
• United Way of Broward County - South Regional Advisory Council, 2004
• Emergency Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence Committee, 2004
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County - Advisory Board, 2004
• Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO), 2004
  • Host Committee - 6th Annual Jacobs Ladder Gala, 2004
• American Cancer Society - Jail & Bail Parole Board/Judge, numerous times since 1996
• Women in Distress of Broward County - Dove Society, 2004 - 2006
• HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth - Life Member, 2009
• B’nai B’rith International - Justice Unit #5207, 2000 - present, President, 2010 
• Nova Southeastern University Law Alumni Assoc. - Life Member, 2004   
  • Law School 30th Anniversary Committee, 2004
• University of Florida Alumni Assoc. - Life Member, 2004