About Rita
Rita Jackman is an attorney at Jackman, Stevens & Ricciardi, P.A. She is a familiar presence at the firm and handles a broad array of matters for individual and corporate clients. Colleagues describe her as methodical and clear-headed. She takes a steady approach to problems, breaking complex questions into manageable parts and explaining options in plain language.
Jackman completed her legal training before entering private practice. Early in her career she spent time learning the mechanics of case preparation and client counseling. Those formative years shaped how she evaluates risk and communicates next steps to clients. She draws on that foundation when assessing new matters, whether a case requires detailed document review or a negotiated settlement.
Her career has included both litigation and transactional work. She has experience drafting agreements, preparing pleadings and managing discovery, and she has stood for clients in hearings and settlement conferences. She has also advised clients on compliance and contract issues. Those varied responsibilities have given her a practical sense of how courtroom strategy and deal-making intersect.
Clients and colleagues note that Jackman values clarity. She aims to set realistic expectations from the outset. That often means outlining a range of outcomes and the trade-offs involved. In practice, she favors careful planning and steady preparation over dramatic courtroom tactics. Her approach can shorten timelines and reduce surprise for clients. It also helps when matters settle and when disputes proceed to trial.
At Jackman, Stevens & Ricciardi, P.A., she works alongside other attorneys on matters that require coordination across specialties. The firm environment allows her to draw on different perspectives while maintaining direct client contact. She manages case teams, delegates tasks and stays involved in the strategic decisions that shape each matter. Colleagues say she brings a practical instinct to case management and client communication.
Outside the office she keeps current on changes in procedural rules and practical developments that affect day-to-day practice. She is pragmatic about litigation risks and careful about contract language. Her practice involves advising clients, managing contested matters and negotiating resolutions. She currently practices at Jackman, Stevens & Ricciardi, P.A., concentrating on civil litigation and transactional matters for businesses and individuals.
