Curriculum Vitae (Resume)

Todd S. Stewart

Professional Experience

The Law Offices of Todd S. Stewart, P.A.
February 2002 to present
President, Jupiter, Florida
Exclusively representing seriously injured victims and victims of wrongful death; wrongful denial of insurance benefits, hurricane claims, railroad disasters and products liability.
Slawson Cunningham Whalen & Stewart, P.L.
February 1998 to February 2002
Partner, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Exclusively representing seriously injured victims and victims of wrongful death; specializing in wrongful denial of insurance benefits, automobile collisions, medical malpractice, railroad disasters and products liability.
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.
August 1992 to February 1998
Associate, West Palm Beach, Florida
Exclusively represented seriously injured victims; specializing 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 Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy - A Florida Supreme Court Approved Agency
Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law - Florida Bar
AV rated attorney - Martindale-Hubbell
AV rated law firm (The Law Offices of Todd S. Stewart, P.A.) - Martindale-Hubbell
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
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
Commercial Litigation Section, Chair, 2000 - 2001
Commercial Litigation Section, Chair, 1999 - 2000
Commercial Litigation Section, Chair-elect, 1998 - 1999
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 of Justice (Fomerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), 1992 - present
New Lawyers Division, State Governor, 1994 - present
New Lawyers Litigation Liaison to Railroad Section, 1994 - 2000
Student Trial Advocacy Competition, 1998 - present
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 Director, 1997 - 2004
Numerous Committees, 1997 - 2004
Florida Bar Association, 1992 - present
Palm Beach County Bar Association, 1992 - present
North County Section Board Member, 2009 - present
Circuit Civil Practice Committee Member, 2009 - present
Judicial Relations Committee Member, 2009 - present
Young Lawyers Section, 1992 - present
American Bar Association, 1992 - 2001
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 1996 - present
Certified Instructor by the Florida Department of Insurance
Continuing Education Risk Management Education, 2002 - present
Continuing Education Risk Manager Education, 2002 - present

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
"Identifying and Protecting 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
"Identifying 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 Verdict;" 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

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;" 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
Professor, Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, August, 2003
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 Honors College, Spring, 2004
Professor, Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, August, 2004
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
Professor, Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, August, 2005
Opening Statement Workshop
Expert Witness Direct Examination Demonstration
Closing Statement Workshop
"Constitutional Law I;" Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic University Honors College, Fall, 2004
Professor, Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, August, 2005
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
Professor, Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar, August, 2007
Lay Witness Cross Examination Demonstration
Lay Witness Cross Examination Workshop
Expert Witness Direct Examination Workshop
Expert Witness Cross Examination Workshop

Civic Activities and Miscellaneous

Dress for Success, 2002
Cellphones for Abused Women, 2002
Trial Lawyers Care, Inc, 2002 - 2003
Palm Beach County Special Olympics Steering Committee, 1992 - present
Volunteer Coordinator, 1992 - 2001
Habitat for Humanity, 1995 - 2003
Pro Bono counsel for Palm Beach County's Harmony House, 1992 - 1994
Horses and the Handicap, 1997
Highway Restoration, 1996

Recoveries

$6.5 Million Dollar Settlement - 06/93 Confidential Medical Malpractice
$5.5 Million Dollar Settlement - 09/93 Confidential Medical Malpractice
Largest Ciguatera Settlement - 06/94 Abellon
$6.15 Million Compensatory Verdict - 07/95 Palank
$4.82 Million Verdict - 02/96 Bass
$1.475 Million Settlement - 11/96 Confidential Medical Malpractice
$50 Million Punitive Verdict - 07/97 Palank (largest collectible punitive damage verdict in Florida)
Excess Verdict - 08/98 Goolkasian
Excess Verdict - 11/98 Konyk (largest RSD verdict in Florida)
Excess Verdict - 03/01 Octavi
Excess Settlement (2 times Policy Limits) - 11/01 Gray
Largest Sexual Assault Settlement in Okeechobee County history - 11/02 White
Excess Bad Faith Settlement (7.5 times Policy Limits) - 01/03 Osgood
Excess Bad Faith Settlement (17 times Policy Limits) - 01/03 Robles
$1.25 Million Settlement - 07/03 Sheldon
$1.1 Million Excess Verdict (11 times Policy Limits) - 10/03 Meyer/Duffin
$15 Million PIP Bad Faith Settlement - 05/05 Confidential
Excess Bad Faith Settlement (6 times Policy Limits) - 05/05 Moses
Excess Bad Faith Settlement (6 times Policy Limits) - 07/05 Middleton
Excess Bad Faith Settlement (24 times Policy Limits) - 07/05 Confidential
Excess Bad Faith Settlement (10 times Policy Limits) - 09/05 Stewart
Excess Bad Faith Settlement (5 times Policy Limits) - 10/05 Glowacki
Ciguatera Settlement (confidential amount) - 11/05 Com
$1.7 Million Fee Settlement - PIP Bad Faith Settlement - 06/06 Confidential
BiCycle Injury Settlement ($100,000.00) - 03/07 McClintock v. Lesbirel
Excess Bad Faith Settlement ($230,000.00) 05/07 Confidential
Excess Bad Faith Settlement (3.5 times Policy Limits) - 06/07 Confidential
Excess Automobile Case Settlement (27 Times policy Limits) - 09/07 Sawdy v. Rwoka
Food Poisoning Settlement (confidential amount) - 11/05 Pucci
Excess Automobile case Settlement 9$220,000.00) - 11/07 Perkins v. Sea Tech
Premises Liability Gym Injury ($280,000.00) - 06/08 Lakeman v. Extreme Fitness
Automobile Settlement (confidential amount) - 09/08 Davis v. Estate of Gay
Excess Bad Faith Settlement (27 times Policy Limits) - 11/08 Confidential
$3 Million Verdict - 04/08 Stewart V. Marks
Excess Bad Faith Settlement ($477,000.00) (4.7 times Policy Limits) - 04/09 Confidential
Atuomobile Settlement (confidential policy limits amount) -10/09 Caricchio v. Van-Istendal
Hurricane Damage Settlement ($110,800) - 06/10 High v. Citizens

Personal

Born January 17, 1966
Miami, Florida
Single