Firm Profile: Attorneys
WILLIAM G. HARRISON, JR.
Email: william@harrisonrivard.com
Phone: 850.769.7714
A lifetime resident of Panama City, William Harrison founded HRZB in 2002. Admitted to the Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Florida in 1988, William received his B.A. from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law.
Aside from his legal expertise, William is well-respected as a key political strategist for the Florida Panhandle and has been instrumental in local, county, state, congressional and presidential campaigns for nearly twenty years. He served as an Organizational Chairman in all of Governor Jeb Bush's election campaigns, and President George W. Bush's campaigns in 2000 and 2004, and was named to the Bush-Brogan Gubernatorial Transition Team in 1998. He also serves as Chairman of the Northern District of Florida Judicial Nominating Commission, a position he has held since 2000.
William is married with four children, and serves his community in a variety of civic positions.
BO RIVARD
Email: bo@harrisonrivard.com
Phone: 850.769.7714
From his key involvement in successful political campaigns, and experience working with governmental and business leaders on vital public policy issues, Bo Rivard brings to HRB a wealth of political experience, key relationships with business leaders and knowledge of the workings of government at every level. He was raised in Panama City, Florida. Following his education at the University of Florida and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, he was admitted to the Florida bar in 1997.
Bo’s practice is focused on governmental relations with an emphasis on health care and land use. His clients include: Hospital Corporation of America (HCA); St. Joe Company; Sacred Heart Health Systems; Northwest Florida Community Hospital; and Gulf County.
Bo is actively engaged in his community. He has served on the boards of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, the Florida State University Panama City campus, the Bay Medical Center Foundation, Bay High School Foundation, Boys and Girls Club. Bo and his wife have two sons and live in Panama City.
CATHERINE HESTER
Email: catherine@harrisonrivard.com
Phone: 850.769.7714
When Catherine started with HRZB in 2003, she brought with her considerable legal talents in the areas of general corporate law, mergers, and acquisitions. She actively practices real estate law, as well, since joining the firm. Formerly with King & Spalding, LLP, Catherine is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Georgia and Florida.
She received her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, from Auburn University and received her Juris Doctor from George Washington University, where she served as a member of the Moot Court Board, and was articles editor for The Environmental Lawyer. Catherine and her husband have resided in Panama City since 2003, where Catherine is a member of the Junior Service League.