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JONATHAN STIMLER - COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Jonathan A. Stimler is a trial lawyer and member of the Firm’s litigation department. Jonathan joined the Firm in November of 2007, and his practice is dedicated to civil trial law with an emphasis on complex commercial litigation, representing individuals, corporations, and government entities in both state and federal courts. Jonathan was born and raised in Atlantic Beach, Florida (just outside Jacksonville, Florida). At the University of Florida (UF), he received both his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Spanish specialty as well his Master of Arts in International Business. While attending UF, he was an active leader in his fraternity, Sigma Chi. He also studied in Santiago, Chile, at the Executive MBA program of the Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, while interning for the Chilean Economic Development Body, CORFO. While studying law at Florida State University (FSU), he clerked at the State Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Judicial Circuit in Leon County, and also practiced family law as a Certified Legal Intern at the Children’s Advocacy Center. Jonathan was also a member of the FSU Mock Trial Team, during which he was awarded first place as part of the national-champion advocate team of the 2005 Lone Star Classic Mock Trial Competition in San Antonio, Texas. Jonathan is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Practice Area(s): Complex Commercial Litigation, General Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Insurance Defense and Coverage issues, Real Estate Litigation, Business Torts, Construction Law, and Appellate Law Selected Reported Decisions: Reeves v. Barrett, 964 So. 2d 869 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007) (obtained a reversal of the trial court’s dismissal with prejudice of a legal malpractice action on statute of limitations grounds) Professional/Community Memberships, Activities and/or Honors: The Florida Bar Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association Florida Citrus Sports and FCS Futures Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association Education: BABA, Business Administration, University of Florida (2002), with Honors MA, International Business, University of Florida (2003) JD, Florida State University (2006), Cum Laude Bar Admissions: The Florida Bar United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida Prior Professional Experience: DeBeaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris, & Neal, LLP (July 2006-November 2007)—General Litigation Associate Attorney, handling a diverse litigation caseload of civil, criminal, and complex commercial litigation matters including contract litigation, Florida State Constitutional law, real estate litigation, family law, environmental litigation, and insurance defense. Broad exposure to all aspects of pretrial and trial litigation, as well as appellate advocacy. DeBeaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris, & Neal, LLP (May-August 2005)—Law Clerk in General Litigation; research and drafting for civil, commercial, and criminal defense litigation. Children’s Advocacy Center, Florida State University College of Law (January-May 2005)—Certified Legal Intern representing legal services referral clients in family law litigation. Office of State Attorney William N. Meggs, Second Judicial Circuit of Florida (May 2004-January 2005)—Clerk in the appellate/post-conviction relief division; criminal research and drafting. CORFO (Corporación de Fomento de la Producción) (Spring 2003)—Intern for the Chilean Government’s economic development agency in the Department of High Technology Investment Attraction; multinational market research and document translation. 
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