Darren M. Stotts

Attorney  |  Clearwater, Florida

Darren Stotts - Attorney

“You miss 100% of the shots you never take.”

– Wayne Gretzky

Biography

Darren joined PersanteZuroweste in 2013. Darren is a civil litigator handling estate & trust disputes, business disputes, and securities disputes throughout Florida.

 

Prior to joining PersanteZuroweste, Darren graduated magna cum laude from Stetson University College of Law. During his time at Stetson, Darren served as a member of the Stetson Law Review, Teaching Assistant in the College of Law’s Research and Writing program, judicial intern for the Honorable David A. Demers at the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, in-house counsel legal intern at Bloomin’ Brands, and an appellate law intern at Brannock and Humphries.

 

In his free time, Darren enjoys playing ice hockey in the local community in Clearwater, Oldsmar, and Tampa.

 

Education

Stetson University College of Law, magna cum laude, J.D., 2013

University of Central Florodia, B.S., magna cum laude, 2010

Admissions

Florida

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Distinctions & Awards

Super Lawyers, Estate & Trust Litigation

Rising Star (2018-Present)

Memberships

The Florida Bar

Clearwater Bar Association

Chair, Probate and Real Property Section (2021-2022)

Member (2013-Present)

Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar

Probate and Trust Litigation Committee, Secretary (2018-2020)

Probate and Trust Litigation Committee, Member (2018-Present)

Clearwater Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Member (2013-2020)

Clearwater Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Director (2016-2017)

Stetson Law Review (2011-2013)

Ferguson-White Inn of Court, Pupil Member (2012-2013)

Barney Masterson Inn of Court (2014-2017)

Volunteer for Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Teen Court Program (2013)

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Practice Areas

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Florida Trust Litigation

Our lawyers litigate disputes on behalf of beneficiaries, trustees, and other interested parties. He handles trust contests, trustee removal, and breach of trust actions. 

Florida Probate Litigation

Even the best estate planning can potentially spawn disagreements between beneficiaries, heirs, or other interested parties. We can assist in challenging an estate plan, defending a will contest, or lawsuits relating to personal representatives.

Fiduciary Litigation

We handle causes of action for breach of fiduciary duty relating to powers of attorney, caretakers, family members, trustees, and personal representatives.

Florida Securities Litigation

We have extensive experience in Florida representing customers against brokers, broker-dealers, investment advisors, and financial advisors.

Complex Commercial Litigation

We handle a broad range of business litigation matters including contract disputes, shareholder actions, and challenges to director or manager efforts.

Mediation

We understand alternative methods of resolving disputes. Our firm has civil mediators and can help with mediating a variety of civil litigation matters.

Contact Us About Your Case

Our law firm serves the Tampa Bay Area. We have two offices conveniently located in Clearwater and St. Petersburg. We handle matters in Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties. Please give us a call if you need assistance with a matter.

If you would like to discuss your legal issue, please do not hesitate to contact our attorneys. We are available by phone at (727) 796-7666 or by using the email contact form below. 

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