TODD S. STEWART
The Law Offices of Todd S. Stewart, P.A.
824 West Indiantown Road
Jupiter, Fl. 33458
(561) 743-2002
(561) 743-2009 – fax
Professional Experience
The Law Offices of Todd S. Stewart, P.A. February 2002 to present
President, Jupiter, Florida
Exclusively representing seriously injured victims and wrongful death; wrongful denial of insurance benefits, automobile accidents, hurricane claims, railroad disasters, and products liability.
Slawson Cunningham Whalen & Stewart, P.L. February 1998 to February 2002
Partner, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Exclusively represents seriously injured victims and wrongful death; specializes in wrongful denial of insurance benefits, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, railroad disasters, and products liability.
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. August 1992 to February 1998
Associate, West Palm Beach, Florida
Represented seriously injured victims; specializes in medical malpractice, railroad disasters and products liability.
Admitted to Practice
State of Florida, 1992
Supreme Court of the United States, 1998
United States Middle District of Florida, 1993
United States Southern District of Florida, 1993
Professional Activities
Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law – Florida Bar
Board Certified Trial Specialist – The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
Board Certified Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy– The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate, 2014 – present
Florida Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate, 2014 – present
The Palm Beach Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate, 2014 – present
Florida Super Lawyer, 2007 – present
- recognized as top 5% of lawyers in Florida
The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2013 – present
AV rated attorney – Martindale-Hubbell
AV rated law firm (The Law Offices of Todd S. Stewart, P.A.) – Martindale-Hubbell
The Legal Network, Top Lawyers in Florida, 2013 – present
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 1996 – present
Florida Department of Insurance Certified Instructor
Continuing Education Risk Management Education, 2002 – present
Continuing Education Risk Manager Education, 2002 – present
Florida Justice Association (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers), 1992 – present
- Board of Directors, 1996 – 2001, 2002 – 2003
- EAGLE Sponsor, 1995 – present
- EAGLE Friend, 1992 – 1994
- Bad Faith Legislative Task Force, 2003 – present
- Commercial Litigation Section, Chair, 2000 – 2001
- Commercial Litigation Section, Chair, 1999 – 2000
- Commercial Litigation Section, Chair-elect, 1998 – 1999
- Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1995 – present
- Technology Committee, Co-Chair, 2000 – present
- Membership Committee, 1995 – 1999, 2002 – present
- F.L.A.G. Palm Beach County Political Task Force, 2001 – present
- Young Lawyers Division, Chair, 1997 – 1998
- Young Lawyers Division, Chair-Elect, 1996 – 1997
- Young Lawyers Division, Secretary, 1995 – 1996
- Young Lawyers Division, Board of Directors, 1993 – 1999
- Young Lawyers Division, Co-Chair Social Committee, 1998 – 1999
- Young Lawyers Division, Chair Nominating Committee, 1997
- Young Lawyers Division, Co-Chair Membership Committee, 1995
- Young Lawyers Division, Co-Chair Ultimate Trial Notebook, 1994 & 1995
American Association for Justice (formerly The Association of Trial Lawyers of America), 1992 – 2012
- New Lawyers Division, State Governor, 1994 – 2005
- New Lawyers Litigation Liaison to Railroad Section, 1994 – 2000
- Student Trial Advocacy Competition, 1998 – 2002
- Law Student Action Committee Member, 1994 – 1996
- Regional Coordinator for Student Trial Advocacy Competition,
- Southeast Region, 1999
Palm Beach County Justice Association (formerly The Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers Association), 1996 – present
- President, 2002 – 2003
- President-elect, 2001 – 2002
- Treasurer, 2000 – 2001
- Secretary, 1999 – 2000
- Board of Directors, 1997 – 2005
- Various Committees
Florida Bar Association, 1992 – present
Palm Beach County Bar Association, 1992 – present
- Board of Directors, 2013 – 2014
- North County Section President, 2013 – 2014
- North County Section President Elect, 2012 – 2013
- North County Section Board of Directors, 2009 – 2015
- Circuit Civil Practice Committee
- Chair, 2011 – 2012
- Member, 2009 – 2013
- Judicial Relations Committee Member, 2009 – present
- Technology Committee Member, 2009 – present
- Young Lawyers Section, 1992 – 2000
American Bar Association, 1992 – 2001
Trial Lawyers’ Care, 2002 – 2003
- Handled two (2) pro bono cases in largest pro bono effort ever
Education
University of Florida College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1991.
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 1988.
Vanderbilt University, 1984 – 1986
Publications and Speeches
“Preparing a Witness for Deposition and Trial Testimony,” The New Lawyers Forum; ATLA Press, 1994.
“Direct Testimony of The Neuropsychological Expert,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, 1995
“Trial Preparation in the Complex Case,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Workhorse Seminar; January, 1995
“Trial Notebooks,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers 1996 Spring Litigation Support; May, 1996
“Request for Admissions and Rule 1.380,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Journal; January, 1998
“The Contingent Fee Contract,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Workhorse Seminar; January, 1999
“Using Technology to Better Manage Your Practice,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Fall Seminar; November, 1999
“Using the Internet for Information,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, 2000
“The Domnick Instruction and Other Useful Secrets,” Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers PIMPS Seminar; October, 2000
“Attorney’s Fees,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Workhorse Seminar; February, 2001
“Preparing the Case for Trial,” BEI Paralegal Training, March, 2001
“Technology in the Courtroom and in Mediation,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, September, 2001
“Technology in the Courtroom and in Mediation,” Broward County Trial Lawyers Monthly Meeting, October, 2001
“Creating a Persuasive PowerPoint Presentation,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, November, 2001
“Creating a Persuasive PowerPoint Presentation for Use in Courtroom and Mediation,” Broward County Legal Aid Society, November, 2001
“Mistakes Typically Made with Contingent Fee Contracts,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Workhorse Seminar, February, 2002
“Advanced Issues in Discovery,” BEI Paralegal Training, March, 2002
“Using the Internet for Information,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Annual Paralegal Seminar, June, 2002
“Recognizing and Preserving the Bad Faith Case,” BEI Insurance Seminar, August, 2002
“Advanced Issues in Third Party Bad Faith Cases,” BEI Insurance Seminar, August, 2002
“Preparing the Case for Trial,” BEI Paralegal Training, September, 2002
“Presentation of Damages: Using Visual Aids and Use of Themes,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Proving Damages Seminar, March, 2003
“Insurance and Automotive Law Legislative Changes and Case Law Update,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Annual Convention, June, 2003
“Using the Internet to Build and Win Your Client’s Case,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Annual Convention, June, 2003
“Recognizing and Preserving the Bad Faith Case,” BEI Insurance Seminar, August, 2003
“Advanced Issues in Third Party Bad Faith Cases,” BEI Insurance Seminar, August, 2003
“Insurance Agent Liability,” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Journal, October, 2003
“Discovery Skills For Legal Staff,” Lorman Seminar, January, 2004
“Indentifying and Protecting the Bad Faith Case,” BEI Insurance Seminar, August 2004
“Advanced Issues in Third Party Bad Faith Cases,” BEI Insurance Seminar, August 2004
“Discovery Skills for Legal Staff,” Lorman Seminar, January 2005
“Maximizing Jury Verdicts,” Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, Auto Torts Seminar, August, 2006
“Protecting Your Clients Against Profit Driven Insurers,” Palm Beach County Justice Association Bulletin, July, 2007
“Resources You Need To Use: Technology, Office Equipment to Create the Product, Telephony,” Florida Justice Association, November 2007
“More Than A Slingshot: First and Third Party Bad Faith,” Florida Justice Association Insurance Bad Faith Seminar, October, 2008
“The Psychology of Communicating With the Insurance Adjuster: When to Communicate, What to Say and Do Versus What Not to Say and Do; Timing; Winning Over the Adjuster to Help Your Client’s Cause; and Much More,” Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar, February, 2009
“Bad Faith/Common Pitfalls in General Negligence Cases,” “Back to the Basics: The Nuts and Bolts of Litigating Auto Negligence & Premises Liability Cases,” Palm Beach County Bar Association Seminar, February, 2011
“The Effect of Social Media: What You Need to Know about Ethics, Evidence and Discovery”, Ethics, Professionalism & Technology, Palm Beach State College, April, 2014
Classroom Teaching
“Demonstrative Medical Evidence in the Courtroom,” Guest Lecturer, Stetson Law School, Fall 1996
“Computers in the Courtroom,” Guest Lecturer, Stetson Law School, Fall 1996
“Palank v. CSX: Litigation Against a Mismanaged Railroad,” Guest Lecturer, Stetson Law School, Fall 1997
“Bad Faith Law in Florida,” Guest Lecturer, Stetson Law School, Summer 1998
“Medical Evidence in the 21st Century,” Guest Lecturer, Stetson Law School, Fall 1998
“Florida Bad Faith,” Guest Lecturer, Stetson Law School, Fall 1998
Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, August, 2003, Lecturer
- Opening Statement Workshop
- Lay Witness Direct Examination Demonstration
- Lay Witness Direct Examination Workshop
- Expert Witness Direct Examination Demonstration
- Expert Witness Direct Examination Workshop
- Lay Witness Cross Examination Workshop
- Expert Witness Direct Examination Workshop
- Closing Statement Workshop
“Constitutional Law II,” Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Spring, 2004
Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, August, 2004, Lecturer
- Opening Statement Workshop
- Lay Witness Direct Examination Demonstration
- Lay Witness Direct Examination Workshop
- Expert Witness Direct Examination Demonstration
- Expert Witness Direct Examination Workshop
- Lay Witness Cross Examination Workshop
- Expert Witness Direct Examination Workshop
- Closing Statement Workshop
“Constitutional Law I,” Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Fall, 2004
Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, August, 2005, Lecturer
- Opening Statement Workshop
- Lay Witness Direct Examination Demonstration
- Lay Witness Direct Examination Workshop
- Expert Witness Direct Examination Demonstration
- Expert Witness Direct Examination Workshop
- Lay Witness Cross Examination Workshop
- Expert Witness Direct Examination Workshop
Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Florida Justice Association, August, 2007, Lecturer
- Lay Witness Cross Examination Demonstration
- Lay Witness Cross Examination Workshop
- Expert Witness Direct Examination Workshop
- Expert Witness Cross Examination Workshop
“Catastrophic Injuries Cases/ Personal Injury”, Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Spring, 2012
“Catastrophic Injuries Cases/ Personal Injury”, Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Spring, 2013
“Catastrophic Injuries Cases/ Personal Injury”, Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Spring, 2014
Civic Activities and Miscellaneous
Palm Beach County Special Olympics Steering Committee, 1992 – 2004
Volunteer Coordinator, 1992 – 2001
Habitat for Humanity, 1995 – 2005
Palm Beach County’s Harmony House, 1992 – 1994
Horses and the Handicap, 1997
Highway Restoration, 1996
Dress for Success, 2002
Cell phones for Abused Women, 2002
Personal
Born Miami, Florida; January 17, 1966