Bart R. Valdes
Partner

Education

BS, Florida State University - 1997
JD, Florida State University - 2000

Practice Areas

Complex Commercial Litigation, General Civil Practice, Insurance Subrogation, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith, Land Use, Local Government Law, Growth Management (including the Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act), Eminent Domain, Residential and Commercial Landlord Tenant, Bankruptcy

Mr. Valdes received his Juris Doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law in 2000.  
While a student at the Florida State University College of Law, Mr. Valdes was a member and officer of the Florida State University Trial Team, served as Chief Justice of the Florida State University Student Supreme Court, received the distinguished pro bono service award and the award for academic excellence in Growth Management.

Mr. Valdes has represented a variety of clients including small business owners, individuals, local governments, and well-established corporations in a wide range of matters.  Mr. Valdes has been involved in complex trial matters related to contract disputes, real property disputes, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, probate, real estate development issues, insurance coverage actions and general business litigation.  Additionally, Mr. Valdes has extensive experience in eminent domain and collections matters.  Mr. Valdes has represented clients in state and federal court actions (both at trial and in appeals) as well as in administrative proceedings.

In addition, Mr. Valdes is a PADI Certified Scuba Diving Instructor and a licensed United States Coast Guard Captain.

Memberships and
Professional Organizations

The Florida Bar
Orange County Bar Association

Florida Supreme Court

United States District Court for the all Districts of Florida

Eleventh and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals