Atty. Stuart C. Markman
Stuart C. Markman, Of Counsel, has practiced appellate law for four decades.
Civil Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 47+ Years Experience
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About Stuart C. Markman at a Glance
Stuart C. Markman is an Of Counsel based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Kynes, Markman & Felman, P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1979), Florida (1981), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits (1982). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1979) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stuart C. Markman
- Stuart C. Markman, Of Counsel, has practiced appellate law for four decades
- He has successfully represented individuals and businesses in a wide variety of state and federal appeals, including major personal injury cases, complex commercial and business litigation, medical malpractice cases, and class actions
- Mr. Markman has also successfully represented clients by providing trial support and in-depth research, writing, and argument on key legal issues
- Mr. Markman is an appellate master emeritus and past president of the J. Clifford Cheatwood American Inn of Court
- He has for many years been listed in THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA for appellate practice, commercial litigation, bet-the-company litigation, and white-collar criminal defense
- TAMPA MAGAZINE named him a 2023 Top Lawyer in Appellate Practice
- THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA named him Tampa “Lawyer of the Year” for Appellate Practice in 2017 and 2019
- And in 2014 and 2016, THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA named him Tampa “Lawyer of the Year” for Bet-the-Company Litigation
- FLORIDA SUPER LAWYERS recognizes Mr. Markman for appellate practice and has consistently named him one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Florida and one of The Top 50 Tampa Bay Area Lawyers
- FLORIDA TREND’S FLORIDA LEGAL ELITE has listed Mr. Markman as a top appellate practitioner every year that publication has recognized the top Florida lawyers, and in 2015 inducted him into the Legal Elite Hall of Fame
- In TAMPA Magazine’s 2016 survey of attorneys in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties, Mr. Markman was “Voted #1 by Peers” for Appellate Practice
- Mr. Markman is a graduate of Wake Forest University, B.A., magna cum laude, and Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, with honors
- Immediately after graduating from law school, he served as a judicial law clerk for Judge George C. Carr of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- After that clerkship and before entering private practice, he served as a judicial law clerk for Judge Paul H. Roney of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Practice Areas Explained
Stuart C. Markman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart C. Markman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Business & Corporate Law in Tampa
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Class Action in Tampa
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Civil Litigation in Tampa
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Appellate Practice in Tampa
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 venue, 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tampa Choose Stuart C. Markman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stuart C. Markman's practice in the field of business, class action, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stuart C. Markman brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina, Florida, and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits , Stuart C. Markman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, class action, and litigation, Stuart C. Markman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Stuart C. Markman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stuart C. Markman Handles in Tampa
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