Background

Doug Stein was born in New York City and raised on Long Island. Doug graduated with his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1982 where he served as the Editor-In-Chief of the Inter-American Law Review (then named Lawyer of the Americas).

Upon graduating from law school, Doug clerked for Peter R. Palermo, Chief United States Magistrate for the Southern District of Florida.

Upon entering the private sector, Doug developed his practice and has become one of the most accomplished appellate advocates in the State of Florida. He has distinguished himself in his ability to effectively represent clients in every aspect of the appellate process. He has served as lead counsel in more than 1200 civil appeals covering a broad spectrum of issues and has provided trial support in a vast variety of cases.

Doug is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York, and the District of Colombia, in addition to various federal appellate courts throughout the country and the United States Supreme Court.

Doug has an AV Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell. He served on the Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee and has lectured for numerous institutions on the subject of appellate litigation and insurance law. He served as an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University College of Law teaching appellate advocacy and legal writing for five years. Doug was selected three times by the Judicial Nominating Commission as a candidate for appointment by the Governor to the Third District Court of Appeal, State of Florida.

In addition to his pursuits in the law, Doug holds a 7th degree black belt in Shotokan karate. He served for nine years on the Board of Directors of USA Karate as appointed by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.