Atty. Stuart Jay Levine
Stuart Jay Levine is the Managing Shareholder in the law firm of Walters Levine Parisi & DeGrave, where he practices in the area of business litigation with emphasis in construction and commercial litigation. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Stuart has represented individuals and all forms of entities involved in the construction process in drafting documentation, dispute resolution, negotiations, litigation, mediation and arbitration.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 36+ Years Experience
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About Stuart Jay Levine at a Glance
Stuart Jay Levine is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Florida (1990). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law J.D. (—) and Hofstra University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stuart Jay Levine
- Stuart Jay Levine is the Managing Shareholder in the law firm of Walters Levine Parisi & DeGrave, where he practices in the area of business litigation with emphasis in construction and commercial litigation
- PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Stuart has represented individuals and all forms of entities involved in the construction process in drafting documentation, dispute resolution, negotiations, litigation, mediation and arbitration
- Specifically, he has represented owners, general contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers on issues relating to construction lien law, payment and performance, mediation, arbitration and litigation matters relating to both public and private projects
- In addition, Stuart represents businesses and individuals in complex commercial litigation matters including, shareholder disputes, breaches of fiduciary duties, fraud, noncompete agreements, nondisclosure agreements, real estate contracts, and all types of commercial contract disputes
- Stuart has been approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to serve as a speaker for continuing education courses that meet the requirements for all licensed contractors in the State of Florida
- He has been admitted to practice law before all local and state courts in the State of Florida
- the U.S
- District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- and the Supreme Court of the United States
- Stuart is a member of the Legislative Committee of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the American Bar Association (Construction Division)
- EDUCATION AND SCHOLASTICS Stuart received dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in economics and philosophy from Hofstra University
- He received his Juris Doctor degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, graduating as a member of the Moot Court Board
- He was named a Belkin Scholar for outstanding academic service from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Stuart is a former member of the Board of Fellows for the University of Tampa and is the Chairman of the Liaison Committee of the BOF
- The purpose of this committee is maintain as many of the talented graduates of the University working and living in the Tampa Bay community
- Stuart is also a Past president of the Police Athletic League of Sarasota providing after school activities and sports for underprivileged youth
Practice Areas Explained
Stuart Jay Levine's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart Jay Levine 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
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Construction Law in Tampa
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Civil Litigation in Tampa
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Tampa
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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 Jay Levine
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 Jay Levine's practice in the field of business, construction, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stuart Jay Levine brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, construction, and litigation, Stuart Jay Levine 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 Jay Levine attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Stuart Jay Levine Handles in Tampa
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