Atty. Stanley T. Padgett

Atty. Stanley T. Padgett

Stan Padgett was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and grew up in Kentucky. He graduated from high school in Montgomery, Alabama, and received a Bachelor of Science in Government from Auburn University at Montgomery in 1979.

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Profile Summary

About Stanley T. Padgett at a glance

Stanley T. Padgett is a Managing Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Padgett Law, P.A.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on formation, wrongful termination, contracts, sexual harassment, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Florida (1982) and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D. Order, 1982) and Auburn University (B.S. Government, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar Hillsborough County Bar Association. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stan Padgett was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and grew up in Kentucky
  • He graduated from high school in Montgomery, Alabama, and received a Bachelor of Science in Government from Auburn University at Montgomery in 1979
  • He graduated from Duke University School of Law in 1982, and has been practicing law in Tampa since then
  • He has been AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell by Martindale Hubbell since 1992 based on the opinions of judges and other lawyers in the Tampa Bay area
  • Stan worked for his father's civil engineering firm from the time he was 14 years old, surveying, drafting and doing inspections
  • During breaks from college, he did utilities construction work
  • After his first year of law school, he worked for a law firm in Mobile, Alabama assisting in a National Environmental Policy Act case arising out of the reconstruction of the Dolphin Island bridge after a hurricane damaged the original bridge
  • After law school, he worked with the Trenam Kemker law firm in Tampa for ten (10) years as a litigation associate and shareholder before starting his own law firm in 1992
  • Over nearly 34 years of practice, he has handled hundreds of litigation matters for national, regional and local companies and for individuals
  • His goal is to bring value by using 30+ years of experience to find cost-effective solutions to business and personal problems
  • Representative Cases • Niven v
  • Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. 1985 WL 1785 (M.D
  • Fla.1985) • Walsh v
  • Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. 1985 WL 1786 (M.D
  • Fla.1985) • Bonar v
  • Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc 835 F. 2d 1378 (11th Cir. 1988) • Allen v
  • Interstate Securities, Inc. 554 So. 2d 23 (Fla. 2d DCA 1989) • Interstate Securities Corp. v
  • Hayes Corp. 920 F.2d 769 (11th Cir. 1991) • Creighton v
  • State Farm Auto Ins
  • Co. 696 So.2d 1305 (Fla. 2d DCA 1997) • Coryell v
  • Morris 754 So. 2d 787 (Fla. 2d DCA 2000) • Boyd v
  • Halstead 817 So. 2d 1092 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002) • Wallace v Buttar 378 F.3d 182 (2nd Cir. 2004) Honors • AV Rating - Martindale Hubbell, 1992 Classes & Seminars • Construction Contract Workshop, Half Moon Education, Inc., 2015 • Thunderbird Global Wealth Mgmt
  • Summit, Thunderbird Univ., 2010 to 2011 Representative Clients • Poole & Kent Company of Florida • Wilder Corporation of Delaware • AFS Janitorial, LLC • Bay to Bay Lending, LLC • Granada Lakes Villas Condominium Association, Inc. • Cool Air Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Graham Heating & Air Conditioning • NASCO Aerospace & Electronics, LLC • McBride Kelly & Associates, LLC • Sunny Coast Construction, Inc. • All Trades Historical Restoration, LLC • Brisa Del Mar, LLC Professional Associations • The Florida Bar, 1982 to Present • Hillsborough County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Stanley T. Padgett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stanley T. Padgett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Sexual Harassment

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stanley T. Padgett

Where is Stanley T. Padgett's law office located?
Stanley T. Padgett's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Padgett Law, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stanley T. Padgett handle?
Stanley T. Padgett focuses on formation, wrongful termination, contracts, sexual harassment, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Stanley T. Padgett practiced law?
Stanley T. Padgett has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Stanley T. Padgett go to law school?
Stanley T. Padgett earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1982); (B.S. Government, 1979).
How can I contact Stanley T. Padgett for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stanley T. Padgett received?
Stanley T. Padgett's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Bids, Warranties and Contracts Construction Law Mechanic’s or Materialman’s Liens Architectural Design Errors Asset Protection Breach of Contract Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Business Dissolution or Restructuring Business Formation Business Law Business Startups Business Tort Claims Change Order, Delay and Disruption Claims Commercial Collections Commercial Real Estate Leases Condo and HOA litigation Construction Accidents Construction Defects Construction Disputes Construction Litigation Damage to Adjacent Property Discrimination Based on Race, Age, Gender, Disability or Other Protected Classes Employment Law Employment Policies And Handbooks Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Violations General Partnership Hostile Work Environment Insurance Coverage and Personal Liability Protection Insurance Coverage Disputes Limited Liability Company Limited Partnership Litigation or Alternative Dispute Resolution Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreement Violations Other Construction Liens and Bond Claims Outside General Counsel Partnership Agreements Regular Corporation (C-Corporation) Regulatory Compliance Violations Regulatory Compliance with State and Federal Agencies Representing Builders, Architects, Suppliers and Other Construction Professionals Retaliation or Wrongful Termination S Corporation Sales, Purchases, Mergers and Acquisitions Sexual Harassment Shareholder Agreements and Operating Agreements Shareholder And Partnership Disputes Sole Proprietorship Succession Planning Theft Of Trade Secrets Unpaid Wages, Overtime or Unemployment Benefits Vendor Contracts Wrongful Denial of Insurance Coverage

Education

J.D. Order
Duke University School of Law
- 1982
B.S. Government
Auburn University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995

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