Ted, a co-founder of the Firm, is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law. He began his practice as Law Clerk to Florida Supreme Court Justice Ben F. Overton and has since excelled as an accomplished Trial Lawyer in Southwest Florida and throughout the state. In 2014, Ted was inducted as a Fellow into the prestigious and invitation-only American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellowship is limited to 1% of lawyers in any state or province. Ted focuses his practice in Medical and Professional Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death claims. He also represents clients in selected other litigation matters, including Estate, Probate and Guardianship Litigation and Insurance Litigation.

Ted is an Elder at Frist Presbyterian Church of Sarasota and leads the church’s Praise Band team.  He also has a classic rock band that plays out locally.  Ted is married to Sarasota native Karen Stottlemyer.  Their five children attended Sarasota public schools and three remain Sarasota residents.  They have five grandchildren.

Memberships & Involvement

• The Florida Bar
• American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
• Sarasota County Bar Association
• Sarasota County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Past President
• The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, Past President
• Florida Justice Association
• Second District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission, Past Chair
• Twelfth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, Past Chair
• Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar Executive Council, Past Chair & Current Special Advisor
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Grievance Committee, Past Member
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Magistrate Merit Selection Panel, Past Chair