Stovash, Case, Shay & Pearce, P.A., is pleased to announce that Robert (Bob) Stovash and Robert (Bob) Case were selected as 2023 Florida Super Lawyers for their Banking, Business and Real Estate Practices. Only 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is an impartial rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.
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Bob Case Obtains Favorable Ruling From the Second Circuit Court of Appeal on Behalf of Bank Client
Following oral argument, Bob Case obtained a favorable opinion from the Second Circuit Court of Appeal on behalf of the firm’s bank client. The issues raised in the appeal related to the trial court’s entry of summary judgment following the trial court’s acceptance of certain evidence argued by the commercial borrower as being improperly presented under Florida’s evidentiary statutes. The Second Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed the entry of summary judgment and the commercial real property securing the loan was sold at a judicial sale.
Bob Case Secures Defense Judgment At Trial
Bob Case secures a defense judgment in a multi-million dollar New York federal court action. Following the close of plaintiff’s case, Mr. Case’s Australian-based client was relieved of any liability related to the issuance of shares and management of an Australian oil and gas exploration company.
Bob Case Secures Million Dollar Jury Verdict in Favor of Bank Client
Bob Case secured a million dollar jury verdict in favor of the firm’s bank client following a two-day trial in Naples, Florida. The matter arose from a guarantor’s refusal to comply with the terms of the guaranty and an allegation that the bank’s willingness to work with the borrower released the guarantor from his obligation. The jury found in favor of the bank on all issues and held the guarantor liable under the guaranty.
Bob Case named for Third Time as a “Super Lawyer” in 2019
Robert (Bob) Case was selected to the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list for his Business Litigation practice. This is Bob’s third year on the list, as he was also selected in 2014 and 2015 for the Super Lawyers list. Only 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. In April 2013 the selection process received a US Patent and is described as an impartial third-party rating system.
Bob Stovash Prevails at the Fifth District Court of Appeal on Behalf of Bank Client
Robert (Bob) Stovash successfully argued on behalf one of the firm’s bank clients, Hancock Bank, before the Fifth District Court of Appeal that a court imposed vendor’s lien could not be levied against property encumbered by Hancock Bank’s mortgage. By successfully appealing the trial court’s declaratory judgment, Bob was able to protect the lien priority of his client’s multi-million dollar mortgage. The decision is titled “Hancock Bank vs. D.S.C. of Newark Enterprises, Etc.” and is published by the Fifth District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida as Case number 5D13-2305.
Bob Case named as Corporate America’s Legal Elite
Robert (Bob) Case was selected as Corporate America’s Legal Elite for 2015. Bob Case was selected as “Best for Complex Contract Disputes in Florida.” Corporate America is the definitive magazine for CEOs, top tier management, and key decision makers across the US. Nathan Angell, Awards Coordinator, said: “The Legal Elite Awards honor the dedicated professionals and individuals that are innovating and shaping the legal sector, as well as achieving outstanding results for their clients. We received a tremendous response for the awards this year, encompassing a diverse range of practices and legal services, and it is a privilege to reward the winners for their achievements over the past 12 months.” All winners for the awards were the result of months of research and analysis from Corporate America’s dedicated awards team. As a result, all winners can be assured that they were chosen on merit only and can take pride from the fact that they were selected for their success.