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Biography
Nelson Miguel Amorim Varajao believes in providing only the highest quality of legal representation.
Mr. Varajao earned the degree of Juris Doctor at Stetson University College of Law, which he attended as the John B. Stetson Merit Scholar. There, Mr. Varajao co-founded the EuroLex Legal Society, served on the Class Gift, Alumni Relations and Student Issues Committees, was twice elected as a legislative representative of the Student Bar Association, was selected as a student member of the Barney Masterson Inns of Court and earned an award for demonstrated understanding of Professional Responsibility. Mr. Varajao also earned a Masters degree with high honors in Consumer Protection and Business Law from the University of Granada, Faculty of Law in Spain. While in Spain, Mr. Varajao was invited by the University of Granada's Faculty of Law to speak at a conference on Comparative Contract Law. There, Mr. Varajao explained many differences between Spanish and American Contract Law and their implications on transactions, costs and consumers as well as their cultural derivation and social impact. Scholars in attendance later invited Mr. Varajao to contribute to their research. Mr. Varajao also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and a Leadership Certificate.
Mr. Varajao is a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honour Society, the Florida Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, the Hernando County Bar Association and of the Citrus-Hernando chapter of the American Inns of Court.
Mr. Varajao benefits from a wide array of professional experience which includes Directorship of a corporation and Presidency of another, oversees negotiations with the Catholic Church involving historic property, marketing and oversight of millions of dollars in construction work, entrepreneurial endeavors, and business consulting. Prior to founding Varajao & Associates, Mr. Varajao also prepared a Writ of Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court as law clerk for an AV-Preeminent rated law firm and interned at a Spanish consumer protection agency and at a court of arbitration.
Mr. Varajao has attended or contributed to conferences on the following topics:
Comparative Contract Law
International Law of Financial Markets
Legal Skills
The Treaty of Lisbon
Consumer Protection Law
Consumer Contracts
Mediation
Professionalism
Mr. Varajao has been featured in Spain's Garnata Magazine and online by the Portuguese Association of Consumer Law.
In his spare time, Mr. Varajao enjoys working on his upcoming philanthropic initiative, conducting research, reading, spending time with family and friends, travelling abroad and playing soccer.
Mr. Varajao is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English and has studied in Spain, Portugal and the United States.
Mr. Varajao is licensed to practice Law in all Florida trial and appellate Courts, and in the United States Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Mr. Varajao is proud to serve you.
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Licensed in Florida for 14 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2011
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Varajao Law, P.A.
111 2nd Ave NE, Ste 900, Saint Petersburg, FL, 337013474
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Posted by Jeromy | January 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Nelson took a case for me when other lawyers would not even look at it or return my calls (not enough money to be made for them). Nelson took it because he said it was the right thing to do, because I deserved justice. I am by nature skeptical of lawyers because I was a Deputy Sheriff and saw a lot o...
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"Nelson is honest, straightforward, and exceedingly competent. There is not one matter on which we worked together that was not resolved with the upmost care, dedication and, I am happy to say, to the client's satisfaction. He responds quickly to clients, addresses their concerns and takes time to educate them, as well. The skill that has served him, in my opinion, the best is his ability to turn adversaries into allies. His ability to maintain his professionalism (not taking things personally), listen well, and address concerns resulted in numerous conferences with hostile opposing counsel ending with Nelson being thanked and praised without compromising our clients’ positions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nelson is highly-skilled and easy to work with. he is well-respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Attorney Varajao as one who is a specialist in Business Law and one who is highly recommended. He is extremely hard working, very knowledgeable, passionate about his work and will go above and beyond to get the best possible outcome for his clients. Anyone who has Attorney Varajao an advocate is a very fortunate person. With Attorney Varajao on your side, you don't have to worry about your case. If you are looking for a business Lawyer that you can count on at all times, Attorney Varajao is your guy. I strongly recommend him."
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"Nelson is extremely knowledgeable in the field of business law. Fluency in several languages combined with having studied in multiple countries on different continents, Nelson provides a unique perspective to the field of law. He is detail oriented and an ethical advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Nelson a little over a year and find him to be insightful, hard working, smart and well regarded. This is a disciplined lawyer that will get the job done!"
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"Nelson is very professional and thorough. He will diligently work to resolve your issue and assist you in achieving the desired outcome of your matter."
"Mr. Varajao is detail oriented and very attentive to any matter he takes on. I would trust Mr. Varajao with my clients and would not hesitate to refer them to him. I endorse this attorney whole heartedly."
"Attorney Nelson Varajao is a highly intelligent and knowledgeable lawyer. His calm demeanor also instills confidence in his clients and puts them at ease. I endorse this lawyer."
"Nelson Miguel Amorim Varajao is both a colleague and friend and represents the best in ethics and professionalism in our field. Nelson is a very skilled and meticulous lawyer who any client would be lucky to have as their representative!"
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Experience
Honors
2011
Stetson Leadership Certificate, Stetson University College of Law
2009
John B. Stetson Merit Scholar, Stetson University College of Law
2009
Book Award Recipient for Professional Responsibility, Stetson University College of Law
Associations
2009 - Present
Phi Delta PhiMember
2008 - Present
Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society for Collegiate Schools of BusinessMember
2008 - Present
National Society of Collegiate ScholarsMember
2008 - Present
Golden Key International Honour SocietyMember
2009 - 2011
Barney Masterson American Inn of CourtMember
2009 - 2011
Cardozo Inns of CourtMember
Speaking Engagements
2013
Law Week
Law
2013
FBLA
Business and Law
2012
Stetson University College of Law Panel
Professionalism
2012
Stetson University College of Law Panel
Small Firm Practice
2012
Salta Bar Association of Consumer Law in Portugal
Comparative Contract Law
2012
Conference for the Faculty of Law of the University of Granada
Comparative Contract Law
Publications
2010
Featured in Informative Bulletin of Net Consumo
APDC - Portuguese Association of Consumer Protection Law
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity
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