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Stann William Givens
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About Stann
Biography
STANN GIVENS is one of the founding partners in the firm. Stann has been licensed to practice law in Florida since 1974. He graduated from Bucknell University in 1971 and received his law degree from Florida State in 1973. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on February 20, 1950, but has lived virtually all his life in Tampa.
Stann is Board Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Marital and Family Lawyer. Additionally, he is certified as a Family Law Mediator by the Supreme Court. He has lectured and written extensively on a variety of topics in family law practice. He is co-author of the Alimony chapter of the Dissolution of Marriage manual made available by the Florida Bar to its members. Stann is a fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is President of its Florida chapter. He is a founder and executive director of the Family Law Inn of Tampa (American Inns of Court).
Stann is active in both the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Florida Bar. He has served as a member on a variety of committees within both organizations. Significantly, Stann has chaired the Marital and Family Law Certification Committee and a Grievance Committee for the Florida Bar. Locally, he has served as chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the Family Rules Committee, the Lawyer Referral Committee, and the Family Law Section Pro Bono Committee. Stann has been identified as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” since 1998 by the Woodward/White lawyer rating.
Stann has always been active in the community. He is an elder in the Presbyterian Church and served as Moderator of the Permanent Judicial Commission of the Synod of the South. In that role, he was the chief judge of the appeals court for the Southeast within the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America.
Within his local church, he created the Church Endowment Fund which will provide perpetual support for church benevolence programs.
Stann has coached and served on the board of directors of numerous youth sports programs and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa.
He was one of the founders of the Gasparilla Distance Classic, the nationally recognized annual road race for all ages held each winter along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.
He was awarded the Outstanding Community Service Award by the Boys Clubs of Greater Tampa and received an award for “Extraordinary Pro Bono Commitment” by The Spring, a shelter for abused women and children.
Within the Tampa legal community he was the founder of the Family Law Inn of Tampa, part of the American Inns of Court. The Inns of Court concept was created in England more than a century ago to create a program where senior lawyers would mentor younger lawyers to pass on the tradition of the ethical practice of law. He is also a member of the Ferguson-White Inn of Court.
Stann’s practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Mediation and Personal Injury.
Stann has received an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubble, the oldest and most recognized evaluator of attorneys and law firms. A small percentage of lawyers achieve this rating, which is the highest rating possible.
Stann has represented clients before the Supreme Court of Florida and is admitted to practice before all courts within the State as well as the United States Supreme Court and the federal Middle District of Florida.
We Vow to Fight for Your Family's Rights As If You Were Our Own.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
96%
Alimony
1%
Child Custody
1%
Child Support
1%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 51 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC
1001 South MacDill Ave, Suite 200, Tampa, FL, 33629
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Stann William Givens's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the honor of being appointed to write a short biography about Mr. Givens, for the periodic publication of the Florida Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Mr. Givens is a long-time fellow and member of this prestigious organization. Through my interviews with him, I learned that he is a trail-blazer in the field of matrimonial and family law in Florida, and is a born leader. He is the founding member of the Tampa Family Law Inns of Court, which is now known as the “Stann Givens Family Law Inn of Tampa.” He is a true gentleman, a fierce litigator and a family man. If anyone is looking to hire a lawyer to represent them with regard to family law matters in the Tampa area, I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stann is such an asset to the Tampa Bay family law community. He is an excellent attorney, and I agree that he is a true gentleman. It is always a pleasure to have him as opposing counsel on a case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Stann is one of a handful of "deans" in the family law bar here on Florida's west coast. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Stan Givens. Stan is one of the premier divorce attorneys in Tampa. He is an active member of the inns of court, and always willing to answer questions and help young, or inexperienced attorneys. Stan is highly respected by all who know him in the legal community."
"Stann is an excellent attorney, a professional adversary, and a true gentleman. It is a pleasure to work with/against him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stann has the highest ethical standards and knowledge of the law as anyone that i know of in the Tampa Bay area. It is always a pleasure to have a case with him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Creative thoughtful and effective advocate."
"Stann is recognized throughout the Tampa Bay area and beyond as one of the top Family Law attorneys around. He is also extremely professional in all of his dealings. The fact that he is also a genuinely good person is icing on the cake."
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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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2011
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2006
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2002
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2001
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2000
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1999
Professionalism Award (Inaugural award), Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa
1999
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1998
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Founding Partner, Givens Givens Sparks, PLLC
2009 - Present
President, Givens Law Group
1993 - 2009
President, Knox & Givens, P.A.
1977 - 1993
Sole practicioner, Stann W. Givens, P.A.
1975 - 1977
Assistant City Attorney, City of Tampa, Florida
1974 - 1975
Prosecuting Attorney, Hillsborough Prosecutor's Office
Associations
1995 - Present
Family Law American Inn of Court of TampaFounder and Executive Director
2008 - 2009
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Florida chapter)President
2002 - 2003
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Florida chapter)Chair, 25th Annual Institute
1997 - 1998
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Florida chapter)Chair, Practice Management Institute
1996 - 1997
Florida Bar, Marital and Family Law Board Certification CommitteeChair
1994 - 1995
Florida Bar 13th Circuit, Grievance CommitteeChair
1993 - 1994
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
1992 - 1993
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Circuit Family Rules CommitteeChair
1991 - 1992
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral CommitteeChair
1990 - 1991
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section Pro Bono CommitteeChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Morgan Rubio vs. Pete Rose
Successfully defended a claim for support
Education
1973
The Florida State University College of Law
Juris doctorate
1971
Bucknell University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
Marital and Family Law Board Certification Seminar
Most recent: Pleadings, Orders and Final Judgments
N/A
numerous
Others: Too numerous to mention
Publications
2014
Florida Bar Dissolution of Marriage
Alimony Chapter
2012
Florida Dissolution of Marriage
Alimony Chapter
2010
Florida Dissolution of Marriage
Alimony Chapter
2009
Florida Dissolution of Marriage
Alimony Chapter
2008
Florida Dissolution of Marriage
Alimony Chapter
2006
Florida Dissolution of Marriage
Alimony Chapter
2004
Florida Dissolution of Marriage
Alimony Chapter
2002
Florida Dissolution of Marriage
Alimony Chapter
2000
Florida Dissolution of Marriage
Alimony Chapter
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
The Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
31 Jan 2012
Legal Guide
Florida child support guidelines and seasonal income variations
06 Jul 2010
Legal Guide
How is a child custody determination from another country treated in Florida?
02 Jul 2010