Business Details
Trusted Litigation Attorneys in Bartow, Florida
Stidham & Stidham is a litigation-focused law firm with decades of combined experience representing clients in complex legal matters. Our trial-tested attorneys specialize in civil litigation, including personal injury, wrongful death, commercial disputes, and professional malpractice claims against medical, legal, and accounting professionals. We maintain a robust criminal defense practice handling felony and misdemeanor cases across Florida. Our team has secured landmark verdicts, including a $60 million wrongful death award and a $20 million recovery for a school board following Hurricane Irma.We collaborate with external experts when cases require specialized knowledge, ensuring comprehensive representation. Our attorneys have practiced in state and federal courts across Florida, Georgia, and Montana, with a commitment to aggressive, client-centered advocacy. We serve individuals, businesses, and government entities, emphasizing transparency and results-driven legal strategies.
Services
Civil Litigation
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Commercial Disputes
Professional Malpractice
Insurance Claims
Trust & Estate Litigation
Highlights and features
- We have secured $60 million in wrongful death verdicts.
- Our attorneys practice in Florida, Georgia, and Montana courts.
- We handle complex commercial litigation involving breach of contract.
- Our team includes former special prosecutors and judicial clerks.
- We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation.
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles complex disputes involving contracts, business conflicts, and personal injury claims. We represent clients in state and federal courts, focusing on achieving favorable settlements or verdicts. Our experience includes multi-million-dollar recoveries for catastrophic injuries and commercial disputes.
Criminal Defense
We defend individuals facing felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Our attorneys provide aggressive representation at trial and appeal stages. We have secured 'not guilty' verdicts in high-stakes cases involving potential life sentences.
Wrongful Death
Our wrongful death practice secures compensation for families who lost loved ones due to negligence. We handle cases involving medical malpractice, vehicle accidents, and premises liability. We obtained Florida's largest wrongful death verdict of $60 million in 2011.
Commercial Disputes
We resolve business conflicts involving contracts, corporate governance, and employment matters. Our attorneys represent both plaintiffs and defendants in breach of contract claims and partnership disputes. We combine legal expertise with business acumen to protect client interests.
Professional Malpractice
We handle malpractice cases against medical professionals, attorneys, and accountants for negligence. Our practice includes medical misdiagnosis, legal errors, and accounting fraud claims. We pursue compensation for clients harmed by professional misconduct.
People
Jonathan Stidham
Managing Shareholder
Managing attorney with 35+ years of litigation experience. Admitted in Florida, Georgia, and Montana. Specializes in catastrophic injury cases and complex commercial disputes. Secured $60 million wrongful death verdict.
Wade Stidham
Attorney
Commercial litigation specialist since 2012. Graduated from Vanderbilt Law School. Former federal court intern. Handles trust litigation and insurance disputes. Licensed in Florida and Colorado.
Jeffrey Sullivan
Attorney
Trial attorney with 25+ years in Polk County. Former public defender. Handles civil and criminal cases. Secured $60 million wrongful death verdict. Represents Polk County School Board in litigation matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Stidham & Stidham handle?
We specialize in civil litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death, commercial disputes, and professional malpractice claims.
Do you handle cases outside Florida?
Our attorneys are licensed in Florida, Georgia, and Montana, and regularly handle cases across these states.
What notable verdicts have you achieved?
We secured a $60 million wrongful death verdict and recovered $20 million for a school board after Hurricane Irma.
Can you handle complex commercial litigation?
Yes, we represent businesses in breach of contract, corporate governance, and employment disputes.
Do you offer criminal defense services?
We defend clients against felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes.
