Professional Resume of

Steven J. Guardiano

Professional Experience

Steven J. Guardiano, Esq. 1998-Current  Solo Practitioner

Solo practitioner focusing in civil and criminal appeals.  Also engaged in civil rights, Constitutional Law issues, and estate planning.

Office of the Attorney General 1994-1998  Senior Assistant Attorney General

Represented the State of Florida in all criminal appeals before the Federal and State Courts.  Represented the State of Florida in civil matters, including administrative hearings.

County of Volusia 1992-1994  Assistant County Attorney

Engaged in all phases of County representation, including appeals, bankruptcy, civil rights, contracts and personal injury litigation.

Fifth District Court of Appeal 1989-1992  Central Staff Attorney

Researched and drafted memoranda on original proceeding (certiorari, habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition), 3.850 motions and Anders appeals.  Prepared draft opinions.  Trained new staff attorneys.

Fifth District Court of Appeal 1986-1989  Staff Attorney to Judge Winifred J. Sharp

Researched and drafted memoranda on plenary appeals.  Prepared draft opinions, assisted in preparation of various CLE publications.

Teaching Experience

University of Orlando Law School 1989-1992  Professor

Taught legal research and writing to first year law students.

West Virginia Career College, Daytona Beach, FL 1989-1992 Director and Instructor of Paralegal Studies

Instructed classes on civil litagation, criminal law, family law, legal research and writing, and probate and real estate with emphasis on Florida law and forms.

Education

Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York 

          Juris Doctor 1986

       Class Standing:  Top 18% (55/310)

Honors

       ABA Award in Land Use and Local Government 1986

       American Jurisprudence Award in Trusts 1985

New York University, New York, New York

        B.A. with Honors in Classics

Honors

       Magna cum Laude (GPA 3.8)

       Phi Beta Kappa

       University Honors Scholar

       Bluma L. Trell Award for Classical Studies

       Lionel B. Casson Award for Classical Studies

Activities & Awards

  • Recipient of 2007 Award from the Greater Daytona Beach Area, Sons of Italy Lodge #2524 in Special Recognition for Outstanding Dedicated and Professional Service
  • Member of Consumer Protection Law Committee (2007-present) 
  • Member Board of Directors, Volusia County Bar Association (2004-2007)
  • Member Board of Directors, Volusia Mediation Services (1994-1999)
  • Speaker and author for CLE Staff Attorney Seminar
  • Recognition Award from West Virginia Career College for Teaching its Paralegal and Legal Secretary Course
  • Member of Government Committee of the Florida Bar
  • Volunteer Lawyers Project Awards for: Continuous Service 1988 and Contribution by New Attorney 1987
  • Better Brooklyn Committee Citation