Time-tested
Leadership
Kurt E. Alexander
Born and raised in rural Massachusetts, Kurt is the son of European Immigrant parents. At an early age, Kurt excelled in academics, earning scholarships to Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and to higher education. He is the first person in his family to graduate from college, and law school. He has defended more than 100 complex civil cases in jury trials, as sole or lead counsel over his career, and that number continues to grow. Kurt and his family have resided in Central Florida for many years.
Education
1982
Phillips Academy
1982-1984
Vanderbilt University
1985
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts
1988
University of Florida College of Law
Juris Doctor
About Kurt
Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Member of the Executive Council of The Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar. Advocate level member of The American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invitation only organization of Civil Trial Lawyers. An AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®. Liaison member of The Florida Bar Rules of Civil Procedure Committee. Past Chair, and current member, of The Florida Bar Grievance Committee for his area. Appointed by Order of the Florida Supreme Court to membership on its Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases. Appointed by The Florida Bar to its Committee on Professionalism. Kurt Alexander is a prolific civil trial litigator.
Mr. Alexander has a very active trial practice that has primarily involved the defense of matters involving civil litigation, from the time he was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1989. He is admitted to practice in Florida, before all Florida Federal District Courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and The United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Alexander has served a number of charitable causes over the years, including ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, as General Counsel, since 1997; provided legal representation combatting international child abduction in conjunction with the U.S. State Department, as well as assisting other causes involving children’s issues.
H.A. Rigdon, Jr., of Counsel
H.A. Rigdon Jr. was the Senior Trial Partner of Rigdon Alexander for many years, and remains "of counsel" to the firm.
Life began as the middle child of a tobacco farmer in rural Waycross, Georgia. He is the first child in his family to attend college and law school. His work ethic and values are woven into the fabric of the firm.
H.A. has tried a great many cases to verdict in his storied career. Integrity, honesty, compassion, and tenacity are on an indelible stamp on everything we do. His life and career are the wellsprings for who we are.
Education
1968
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
1973
University of Miami
Juris Doctor
Kendall B. Rigdon
As a second-generation defense lawyer, Mr. Rigdon has been representing insurance companies, self-insured retailers, and governmental entities across Florida's state and federal courts for more than 25 years.
Kendall has tried more than forty cases to verdict in his career and handled more than 30 appeals on record. He has been privileged to work with our clients to craft business models meeting a variety of financial demands.
"Claims professionals have evolving needs in responding to modern litigation demands. Large advertising firms are relentless with time limit demands and pressures, oftentimes on the suspect or exaggerated claims. You need, experienced, responsive counsel to provide a thoughtful and timely defense. And, if need be, we consistently go the distance to defend you or your insured. Always available. Always ready. Always dependable. That is who we are at Rigdon Alexander.”
Education
1989
Palm Beach, Atlantic College
Bachelor of Arts, Hellenistic Greek, Biblical studies & Latin
1994
Saint Thomas University School of Law
Juris Doctor
About Kendall
Kendall is a second-generation litigator in the Florida legal community. His father, H.A. Rigdon, Jr. is a co-founding member of the firm, and is now Of Counsel. Kendall and his wife, Rita, live on an “empty nest” farm raising Angus cattle and a menagerie of livestock. With all three children grown, the family continues to grow. They are also proud supporters of the Atlanta Braves and the Orlando Ballet.
Eric Tourian
Eric's parents both immigrated from Southwest Asia. Eric worked his way through college and law school. His wife Becky worked overnight shifts while he attended school. Eric is licensed to practice law in Florida and Wisconsin.
Education
1995
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts, History
Graduated in top 1% of class
2005
Marquette University Law School
Juris Doctor
About Eric
Over the past almost 20 years, Eric Tourian has successfully handled many hundreds of PIP cases, and he has defended many hundreds of personal injury lawsuits. He's an expert litigator with extensive experience in all aspects of insurance defense, especially no-fault litigation. Eric has handled numerous cases involving auto accidents, fraud investigations, premises liability, and property damage, as well as minor settlements and probate work. Early in his career, he was a public defender in Orange County, Florida.
Our Team
Talented courtroom advocates. This life is not for everyone. We are advocates who embrace life in a courtroom, and in the defense of others. From all walks of life, the people of Rigdon Alexander are the foundation of our success.
Our Team
Marley Padula
Marley is a formidable litigator. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in legal studies at the University of Central Florida, Marley completed her legal education with a Juris Doctor at Barry University's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. She understands that the practice of law is a profession, and not just an occupation.
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