Wallace Richardson focuses his practice on matters involving Personal Injury Protection issues, including SIU, EUOs, fraud, material misrepresentation, and various qualification and coverage Issues.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with a Minor in Political Science from Florida State University (FSU) and earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. While at FSU, Wallace served as a member of the student government body and was elected as School of Communications Senator. He was involved in many organizations including STAR (Students Teaching Alcohol Responsibility) and Genesis (Leadership Development Program), and held a position on the Board of Directors of the Florida Flambeau, the school newspaper. During his time at UM Law, Wallace clerked for several prestigious firms, completed a Judicial Internship for a U.S. Federal Magistrate, and served as President of the Health & Law Society.

Before joining the firm, Wallace spent a decade at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, where he gained extensive experience in criminal defense investigations, depositions, litigation and successfully handling over 30 jury trials. This role honed his communication skills dealing with countless clients, law enforcement, judges, lawyers, and other court and correctional personnel.

Transitioning to insurance defense, Wallace, worked as an associate at several firms and most recently as a senior in-house staff counsel for a national insurance company. His experience in resolving complex investigatory issues has equipped him with an ability to identify and address insurance coverage matters, leading to numerous case dismissals and expedited resolutions.

• Fraud / SIU / EUO
• Insurance Coverage
• Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

Education

• University of Miami (J.D., 1999)
• Florida State University (B.S., 1996)

  Honors: Dean’s List

• State of Florida 2002

• Kubicki Draper PIP / SIU Practice Group, Member
• Kubicki Draper Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Member
• Florida Bar Association
• The National Black Lawyers
• National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA)

• “Alternative Defenses in Florida PIP Cases & Advanced PIP Litigation,” GEICO, 2024
• “PIP – What’s Trending?,” NARS, 2024
• “Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance!” Black History Month with Judge William Thomas’ Annual Black History School Program, 2023

• Perspectives: KD Attorneys Reflect On Their Experiences With Racism And Their Hopes For The Future, KD Fall Quarterly 2020

In his spare time, Wallace enjoys fishing with his dad, traveling with his family, writing and recording music, and practicing photography. He is also passionate about motivational speaking.