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Darren Michael Stotts
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Biography
I am a Partner at Persante Zuroweste, P.A.
Our firm is a leading Tampa Bay trial law firm. For more than thirty years, we have established a reputation as prominent trial lawyers serving clients throughout Florida,and are conveniently located to the Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa Bay communities.
We pride ourselves on not being a traditional law firm. Our lawyers work closely with you to provide the attention and value found only in small firms. We approach our cases with a realistic, down-to-earth perspective, and counsel you every step of the way. Connecting clients to justice is our goal.
We focus on being the best trial lawyers around. We handle many types of cases, and concentrate on the following areas:
- Securities Litigation and Securities Arbitration
- Probate Litigation
- Trust Litigation
- Commercial Litigation and Business Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Mediation
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-400 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 12 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2013
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Location
Persante Zuroweste, P.A.
2555 Enterprise Rd Ste 15, Clearwater, FL, 33763-1118
Persante Zuroweste, P.A.
2555 Enterprise Rd., Suite 15, Clearwater, FL, 33763
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Darren Michael Stotts's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have previously worked with Darren on both trial and appellate matters. He is an excellent lawyer with a proven ability to analyze and successfully handle complex business litigation and appeals, including those involving securities claims. Without reservation, I endorse Darren as a business litigation attorney."
"Darren is a hard working and diligent young attorney capable of handling even the most complex litigation. He has earned my respect and admiration and has become a trusted referral for clients with business litigation needs."
"I have known Darren Stotts for a number of years and always found him to be a knowledgeable, skilled, and ethical attorney. Darren works diligently to provide the highest standard of legal representation to all of his clients."
Nicole Ziegler
Appeals lawyer
John Fernandez
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Highest Grade Award - Trusts and Estates, Stetson University College of Law
2013
Highest Grade Award - Cyberlaw Seminar, Stetson University College of Law
2013
Magna Cum Laude, Stetson University College of Law
2012
Highest Grade Award - Florida Civil Procedure, Stetson University College of Law
2012
Highest Grade Award - Professional Responsibility, Hill Ward Henderson
2011
First Year Appellate Advocacy Competition Participant, Carlton Fields
2010
Magna Cum Laude, University of Central Florida
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Persante Zuroweste, P.A.
2013 - 2018
Associate, Persante Zuroweste, PA
2012 - 2012
Appellate Law Intern, Brannock & Humphries
2012 - 2012
In House Counsel Legal Intern, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (Formerly OSI Restaurant Partners)
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Sixth Judicial Circuit Court
2011 - 2013
Teaching Assistant for Research and Writing I and II, Stetson University College of Law
Associations
2017 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Middle District of FloridaMember
2014 - Present
Clearwater Bar Association, Probate and Real Property SectionMember
2013 - Present
Clearwater Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Clearwater Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2013 - Present
The Florida BarMember
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2013 - Present
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2018 - 2019
Clearwater Bar AssociationLiaison for Stetson Law School and Cooley Law School
2018 - 2021
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Probate and Trust Litigation CommitteeSecretary
2017 - 2018
Clearwater Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionDirector
2014 - 2017
Barney Masterson American Inn of CourtMember
2013 - 2013
C.H. Ferguson-M.E. White American Inn of CourtPupil Member
2011 - 2013
Stetson Law ReviewSenior Associate
Sample of Legal Cases
Grasso v. Grasso
Successful Jury Verdict
Education
2013
Stetson University College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2010
University of Central Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Research and Writing II
Approaches to Making an Effective Oral Argument
Publications
2014
Persante Law Blog
Florida Probate Litigation Blog
N/A
Stetson Cyberlaw Seminar
Personal Data Collection: Seeking Remedies for Information Lodged in the Cyber Abyss
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does joint ownership of bank accounts trump one's final will and testament?
24 Oct 2017
Q&A
Is it legal for the Trustee F/B/O a beneficiary listed on a Warranty Deed to convey ownership to himself and his spouse?
17 Jul 2014