About Richard Kendall

Richard Kendall Slinkman is a prominent personal injury attorney based in Jupiter, Florida. With over 30 years of legal experience, he has dedicated his career to various areas of law, including personal injury, medical malpractice, business law, nursing home abuse, asbestos and mesothelioma cases, insurance claims, and legal malpractice. As the managing partner at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A., he leads a firm committed to representing injured parties and their families throughout the state of Florida. Born in Gainesville, Florida, in 1970, Slinkman pursued higher education at the University of Florida, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1992. He furthered his legal education at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, graduating cum laude in 1995. That same year, he was admitted to the Florida Bar and has maintained an active license ever since.

His extensive legal background gave him the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively advocate for his clients. Slinkman's expertise is recognized. Since 2006, he has been board-certified in civil trial law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. This prestigious certification signifies his commitment to excellence in civil trial practice. Additionally, he has achieved an AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive based on peer and judicial reviews. His recognition extends to being selected for Super Lawyers from 2006 to 2011 and again from 2021 to 2025, highlighting his standing among top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas.

In the realm of professional associations, Slinkman is an EAGLE member of the Florida Justice Association. His leadership capabilities have been showcased through various roles within the Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers Association, including serving as President in 2003. His commitment to the legal community is further evidenced by his memberships in both the Palm Beach County Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. Slinkman is also admitted to practice in several federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. His firm is conveniently located at 1015 W Indiantown Road, Suite 101A, Jupiter, Florida 33458. Fluent in English and conversational Spanish, Slinkman is well-equipped to serve a diverse client base effectively, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder access to quality legal representation.

Education

Nova Southeastern University

J.D. (1995)

1992

University of Florida

B.A. (1995)

1988

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1997
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 2008

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Business Law Nursing Home Abuse Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Legal Malpractice

Office Locations

Main Office

 1015 W Indiantown Rd Jupiter FL 33458