Professional Resume of

Steven J. Guardiano

Professional Experience

Steven J. Guardiano, Esq. 1998-Current:  Solo Practitioner
       Solo practitioner focusing in civil appeals, criminal appeals and all forms of postconviction relief.  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  

New York University, New York, New York         

         Juris Doctor 1986
      Class Standing:  Top 18% (55/310)

Awards 

       ABA Award in Land Use and Local Government 1986 
       American Jurisprudence Award in Trusts 1985  
       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

  • Speaker at the Florida Bar Seminar, Practice Before the Fifth District Court of Appeal (2010)
  • Speaker at the Volusia County Bar Seminar, Bench & Bar Professional Symposium (2010)
  • Speaker at the Volusia County Bar Seminar, Bench & Bar Professional Symposium (2009)
  • Recipient of 2007 Award from the Greater Daytona Beach Area, Sons of Italy Lodge #2524 in Special Recognition for Outstanding Dedicated and Professionaml Service
  • Member of Consumer Protection Law Committee (2007-2009) 
  • 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