Brian D. Stokes

Background

Stokes, Brian D. was born on October 23, 1958 in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

Brevard Community College (Associate of Arts, 1979). University Central Florida (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude 1981). University of Florida (Juris Doctor, 1984).

Career

United States Aviation Underwriters, Incorporated. versus Sunray Airlines, Incorporated., 543 So.2d 1309 (Florida 5th DCA 1994); Taylor versus Orlando Clinic, 555 So.2d 876 (Florida 5th DCA 1989) reviewed denied 567 So.2d 435 (Florida 1990); Johnson versus Winn Dixie Supermarkets, Incorporated., 596 So.2d 519 (Florida 5th DCA 1992); Pike versus Pearce, 600 So.2d 1247 (Florida 5th DCA 1992); Cross-Branum versus Cross, 613 So.2d 945 (Florida 5th DCA 1994); Arnold versus Dollar General Corporation, 632 So.2d 1144 (Florida 5th DCA 1994); Novack versus Corning Glass Works, Incorporated., 636 So.2d 606 (Florida 5th DCA 1994); Scope versus Fanelli, 639 So.2d 141 (Florida 5th DCA 1994).Worked at Unger, Swartwood, Latham & Whitaker, P.A. (Orlando, Florida) specializing in Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense. Admitted to the bar, 1984, Florida. United States. District Court, Middle District of Florida and United States.

Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.

1988, United States. Supreme Court. 1990, United States. District Court, Northern District of Florida.

Recipient: Orlando Legal Aid Society"s Award of Excellence, 1994. Brevard Community College Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Member: Indian Harbour Beach City Council, 1978-1980.

Leadership Orlando Alumni Association 1984—. National Association for Community Leadership, 1994—. Court Appointed Guardian Ad Litem, 1985—.

Certified Health Care Risk Manager, Florida, 1990-1993.

Member, 1986-1993 and President, 1984-1986, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Central Florida Chapter. Member: Orange County and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations.

The Florida Bar. Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member: Allies and Public Affairs Committee, 1994-1995. Legislative Committee, 1994-1995.

Insurance Task Force, 1994-1995).

Achievements

• Brian D. Stokes has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Indian Harbour Beach City Council, 1978-1980. Leadership Orlando Alumni Association 1984—. National Association for Community Leadership, 1994—.

Court Appointed Guardian Ad Litem, 1985—.

Certified Health Care Risk Manager, Florida, 1990-1993. Member, 1986-1993 and President, 1984-1986, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Central Florida Chapter.

Member: Orange County and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations. The Florida Bar; Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member: Allies and Public Affairs Committee, 1994-1995.

Legislative Committee, 1994-1995. Insurance Task Force, 1994-1995).