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Giovanni Stewart

Giovanni is a shareholder at the firm whose practice is focused in the area of construction. During his twenty plus year legal career, he has been involved in hundreds of complex, multiparty lawsuits where seven and eight figure damages were often claimed. He is experienced in all types of construction defect claims as well as professional standard of care claims involving design professionals. He also handles lien claims as well as contract drafting for his clients. Giovanni represents home owners, commercial business owners, developers, roadway contractors, utility contractors, residential and commercial contractors as well as subcontractors. He also regularly litigates claims filed with the American Arbitration Association taking numerous cases to a favorable Final Award. Giovanni also handles commercial litigation cases involving breach of contract, business torts, trade secrets and deceptive and unfair trade practices.

Giovanni has been recognized by numerous independent and peer review legal services such as Best Lawyers in America (Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation – Construction), and Super Lawyers. He’s been AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2012.

Bar Admissions and Education

Education

  • Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2003, Juris Doctorate
    • Law Review, 2001-2002
  • Ohio University, 2000, Dual B.S. in Science and Communication

Bar Admissions

Florida 2003

  • Florida, 2003
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2005
  • Supreme Court of the United States, 2015
Accomplishments

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • The Florida Bar Association, 2003-present
  • Jacksonville Bar Association, 2006-present

Awards and Professional Recognition

  • AV® PREEMINENT™ Rating, 2012-present
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation –Construction), 2022-2024
  • Florida Super Lawyer, Rising Star, 2010

Contact Giovanni Stewart

Office: 904.358.8300
Fax:904.358.8303
Email: gstewart@orrcook.com
Assistant: Staci Williams
Assistant Email: swilliams@orrcook.com

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