Attorney Profile

Richard F. Appleton

Practice Areas

Housing, Social Services and Economic Development
Commercial, Procurement & Construction

Education

Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 2014, J.D.,
Pennsylvania State University, B.S., 2010

Court Admissions

The Florida Bar

Richard F. Appleton

Joined the Office in 2023
Assistant County Attorney

[email protected] 305-375-1469

Richard is a member of the Housing, Social Services and Economic Development and the Commercial, Procurement & Construction sections of the County Attorney's Office. He primarily handles transactional and legislative matters pertaining to community and economic development, affordable housing, community redevelopment agencies, and budget.

Prior Experience

Assistant City Attorney, City of Miami, 2017-2023
Client Advisor, PNC Bank, 2014-2017

Community Involvement, Awards, & Recognition

Member, Florida Bar Diversity & Inclusion Committee, 2022
Fellow, Florida Bar Leadership Academy, 2020-2022
Cohort Member, Community Scholars in Affordable Housing Program, University of Miami Office of Civic and Community Engagement, 2019