Ernest A. Ricci

Ernest Ricci is an associate at the Boatman Law Firm where he practices in the area of commercial litigation. Mr. Ricci was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Dickinson College with a major in Political Science in 2009. While at Dickinson, he was a four-year athlete participating in football, and President of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He continued his studies at Ave Maria School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctor in 2012. While in law school, he interned with the Office of the General Counsel for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Ricci served as Staff Counsel for the Judges of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. During his time there, he worked with the Circuit Court Judges in Charlotte, Lee, and Collier Counties drafting opinions and court orders, and advising the Judges on a daily basis. As a result, he has gained extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the court system. Mr. Ricci has resided in Naples, Florida since 2009. In his spare time, he is an avid sports fan, enjoys running, and going to the beach. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Ernest A. Ricci included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Ernest A. Ricci Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list

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• General Counsel for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Intern
• United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Intern

• Mentor, Ave Maria School of Law
• Mentor, Champions for Learning/Take Stock in Children

• Florida, 2012
• Pennsylvania, 2014
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida

• Collier County Bar Association
• Inns of Court, Collier County
• Young Professionals of Naples
• Naples Jaycees