Results Oriented

Todd S. Stewart, the CEO and President of the Martindale-Hubbell A/V rated Law Offices of Todd S. Stewart, P.A. has established an impressive record of success and achievement since his very earliest days of practice, over twelve (12) years ago. Within his first two (2) years of practice, he had already resolved cases for multiple millions of dollars. His triumphs have continued to grow, along with his results. In 1994, he received what was the largest Ciguatera settlement ever in the State of Florida. In the summer of 1997, Mr. Stewart was a member of the trial team that tried and received what is still believed to be the largest collectible punitive damage verdict in the State of Florida ($50 Million dollars); which eventually resulted in over $63 Million to satisfy that punitive judgment. In 1998, he received what was reported at the time as the largest Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy verdict in the State of Florida. In 2002, he received the largest sexual assault settlement in Okeechobee County history. Then, in 2004, he received what is believed to be the largest verdict ever in Okeechobee County history, $5.65 Million.

Understanding Juries

Mr. Stewart grew up across the dinner table from famed trial lawyer and former President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Larry S. Stewart. As a native Floridian, he has watched Florida grow and develop. After attending Vanderbilt University and University of Florida, he received his undergraduate in Psychology and his law degree. This results in a keen understanding of Florida juries and their decision making.

Nationwide Reputation

Extraordinary dedication, intense case preparation, board certified trial skills, outstanding courtroom performance, computer skills, and integrity distinguish Mr. Stewart’s work. His reputation for excellent work is recognized throughout the United States. Attorneys from all over the country call upon Mr. Stewart for his skill and excellence. Legal documents he has developed and pioneered represent the gold standard for savvy trial lawyering and are requested and used throughout the country.

Computer Skills

Mr. Stewart has been recognized numerous times as one of a handful of lawyers with excellent computer skills. He is consulted daily on computers use in the legal profession and maintains one of the most cutting edge legal offices that allows him to bring a case to life in the courtroom.

Practice Areas

Mr. Stewart’s primary areas of practice include serious personal injuries and wrongful death, products liability, as well as wrongful denial of insurance benefits. His legal acumen along with his multi-media presentation has assisted him in cases involving everything from railroad derailments to toxic foods to horrible automobile collisions to product liability. Recently, he has taken on the insurance industry for its bad faith practice regarding PIP claims. He is admitted to practice in: Supreme Court of the United States; all state courts of Florida; as well as United States District Courts of Florida, both Southern and Middle Districts.

Professional Activities

Mr. Stewart is a Board Certified Trial Lawyer by both The Florida Bar and The National Board of Trial Advocacy. Both Mr. Stewart and his law office have received A/V ratings from prestigious Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. A Past President of the Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers, Mr. Stewart prides himself on his involvement helping and teaching other trial lawyers. As more fully explained in his Curriculum Vita, his elected and appointed positions include:

• ATLA: New Lawyers State Governor, Litigation Liaison to the Railroad Section, Regional Coordinator for STAC.
• AFTL: Board of Directors, Commercial Litigation Section Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee, Technology Committee Co-Chair, Membership Committee.
• PCTLA: President, Board of Directors, Continuing Legal Education, Technology Committee, Seminar Committee, Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Employment History

Mr. Stewart has put together a dynamic trial firm in The Law Offices of Todd S. Stewart, P.A. Prior to that, he was with the nationally prominent firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. for over six years. He then became a named partner with bad faith specialists, Slawson, Cunningham, Whalen & Stewart, P.L.

Accomplished teacher and lecturer

Mr. Stewart has published and frequently speaks in his field to lawyers, paralegals and law students. He has taught several courses at Stetson Law School. In addition, he has lectured to lawyers throughout Florida on a variety of topics, including "Trial Preparation in the Complex Case," "Using Technology to Better Manage Your Practice," and "Technology in the Courtroom and in Mediation."

Community Activist

Mr. Stewart stays active in his community; including Harmony House, the Miami Project, Habitat for Humanity, The American Cancer Society and public television and radio. However, he spends most of his time as a member of Palm Beach County Special Olympics’ Steering Committee, which he has been involved with since 1989.