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Stephen Joseph Padula
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Biography
My practice concentrates in the area of Civil Litigation, including but not limited to, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Franchise Litigation, Construction Litigation, Probate Litigation, Breach of Contract, Business Torts, Theft of Trade Secrets, Enforcement and Defense of Restrictive Covenants, and Landlord and Tenant Law.
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Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Padula Law Firm
3837 Boca Raton Boulevard, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Contracts & Agreements
Posted by E | July 21, 2008 | Contracts & Agreements
Customer Service/Collections Manager; 43 Yrs. Experience as legal admin. assistant
We have used Stephen Padula for a variety of legal services in the course of running a growing business in Florida. He has competently and expeditiously handled all of our legal matters including Contracts/Agreements and collection procedures including liens/foreclosure/small claims actions. His fe...
Posted by Burke Cannon | July 17, 2008 | Contracts & Agreements
President, Elton Cannon, INC
Mr Padula very aptly handled a complicated real estate deal for me involving the sale of an office/warehouse that had a tenant who had defaulted on my lease/purchase agreement while at the same time was in an illegal contract with a purchaser. Mr Padula was able to break down this deal to simple term...
Stephen Joseph Padula's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is a Florida Board Certified Business Litigation attorney and Stephen was my co-counsel on a complex business / corporate matter and had demonstrated exceptional knowledge, expertise and litigation skills which helped obtain the most favorable results for our mutual clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have found Steve to be a worthy adversary and quite thorough."
"Steven is a well skilled and proficient litigator that delivers high quality legal representation to his clients. Having opposed him in a Federal jury trial, I can honestly say that Steven really knows his stuff. He is intelligent, well spoken and always well prepared. Moreover, it is obvious that he really cares about his clients and their problems. Perhaps the best endorsement that I can give is that if ever the need arose, I would hire him."
"Stephen Padula is an excellent commercial litigation and real estate lawyer. His intelligence, attention to detail and personal skills make him a strong advocate. I have known Stephen Padula for more than a decade and I am very familiar with his legal abilities and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a highly skilled and ethical attorney in this field."
"I highly recommend Steve for all litigation work. He is result oriented and the clients I have referred to him have been extremely happy with his work."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2020
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2020
"SuperLawyers®", "SuperLawyers®"
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar
2011
Board Certified - Business Litigation, Florida Bar
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Honoree, Cambridge Who's Who
2000
Honoree, Strathmore's Who's Who
1999
Moot Court Winner, University of Miami School of Law
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Managing Partner, Padula Bennardo Levine, LLP
1900 - Present
Member, Padula Bennardo Levine, LLP
2011 - 2016
Owner, Padula Hodkin, PLLC
2008 - 2010
Owner, Padula & Grant, PLLC
2007 - 2008
Owner, Padula Law Firm
2003 - 2007
Partner, Gelch Taylor Hodkin Kopelowitz & Ostrow, P.A.
1999 - 2003
Associate, Osherow & Associates, P.A.
Associations
2020 - Present
The Florida Bar Business Litigation Certification CommitteeCommittee Member
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the State of ColoradoMember
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
1999 - Present
South Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Florida Bar, Litigation SectionMember
1999 - Present
Palm Beach County Legal Aid SocietyMember
1998 - Present
Phi Delta PhiMember
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
PuroSystems, Inc. v. Scott DeMalteris
Successfully defeated the claim
Channin Medina v. Hot Shots Bar & Billiards, et al.
Jury verdict in favor of Defendants
BP Services Group v. Marino
Trial victory for Plaintiff
Oceana Publications, Inc. v. Costa, et al.
Jury verdict in favor of Defendants
Icarus Investments v. MWC Group, et al.
$16.5 Million Judgment after trial
The Knight Group v. Salvato Investments, LLC
Defense verdict after trial
Education
1999
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Lynn University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1995
Lynn University
BSBA
Speaking Engagements
2004
Latest Developments in the Fair Labor Standards Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Publications
1999
Osherow, Shiner & Associates, P.A.
Florida Tort Reform - 1999
Activity
Legal Guides