Blake Stewart, Esq.
Meet Blake
Attorney Blake Stewart practices contractual and transactional law, specializing in equipment supply, service, and construction contracts. Blake has worked extensively in matters involving international trade negotiations, U.S. Export Compliance, intellectual property, and confidentiality in the power generation, electronics, and supply chain industry. Blake Stewart has also participated in the negotiation of joint ventures, as well as facilitating mergers and acquisitions.
Blake Stewart is a Florida native, growing up in West Palm Beach. Blake moved to Melbourne shortly after meeting his wife, Desire Stewart. Blake is an active member in the community having run a former non-profit tutoring service for high school students, participating in Habitat for Humanity, multiple volunteer events with Second Harvest, and the Daily Bread, and an array of pro-bono work every year.
Blake’s hobbies include restoring and enjoying muscle cars. He is an avid weightlifter. Blake also enjoys reading and collecting comic books and all things Star Trek.
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from St. Thomas University School of Law, 2009
- Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Central Florida, 2007
Honors
- First Chair Member of the 1st St. Thomas University Mock Trial Team to win a major state competition.
Memberships
- Admitted to the Florida Bar, 2009
- Admitted to the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2017
- Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard, FL
- Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Space Coast Tech Council – Manufacturing and Business Support Services Subcommittee
Appointments
Blake works full time in the Viera office.
He offers complimentary initial consultations at his office every Thursday.
If you are having an emergency, you can schedule a same-day or accelerated consultation, but an emergency fee will apply.
Blake is happy to offer document review that start at $15/page.
You can schedule a consultation with Blake Stewart by using our Appointments scheduler or call or e-mail us!
E-Mail Blake directly at BlakeStewart@StewartLawCS.com
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation takes place when two or more parties become embroiled in a legal dispute seeking damages or specific performance as retribution. Types of civil litigation performed by Stewart Law include:
- Breach of Contract
- Landlord/tenant disputes
- Product liability lawsuits
- Construction liability lawsuits
- Employment and labor disputes
- Real estate lawsuits
Corporate Formation
Wanting to start your own business but don’t know where to start? Are you getting confused with all of the applications for SunBiz, the IRS, your local city, the State of Florida, or any other licensing entity? Are you unsure of how you want to structure your business: sole proprietor, limited liability company (LLC), partnership, S-Corporation, or C-Corporation? All of this can be very confusing for the new business owner. Let Blake Stewart and his team help guide you through this process.
Construction Law
With experience working with some of the largest power generation constructors, and Original Equipment Manufacturers in the world, Blake Stewart's expertise is unmatched in the Space Coast! We offer commercial support from the bid preparation phase, all the way through contract signature- representing owners, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Blake can review and negotiate construction contracts. He can also litigate payment issues, construction liens, and construction defect cases. He has handled cases from small single family homes up to billion dollar international government-regulated construction projects.
Contract Drafting & Review
Typically, clients will contact a lawyer after a contract has already been signed- typically when a breach of contract is presented. This is sometimes too late to get the most out of legal representation.
Document Reviews with Stewart Law are very involved and include research for a very reasonable price. You can retain our services by giving us a call or contacting us today!
Investment Visas
Attorney Blake Stewart may be able to help with all business documents necessary for such visas. It is important to have a business attorney who is knowledgeable concerning the laws governing EB-5 investments to ensure all criteria are being met in regards to business agreements. Blake Stewart is not an immigration attorney. He is happy to work intimately with trusted immigration attorneys to best represent his clients as it pertains to their business interests and assets. Blake Stewart is also fluent in English and Spanish to better communicate legal needs between parties.
Notary & Mediation Services
Stewart Law, conveniently combines the skills and services of our business law firm with the inexpensive rate of a notary public and Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator!
Mediation is less expensive than going to court and more effective than denying or ignoring the problem. It is a consensual and confidential process in which Desire' Stewart acts as an impartial third-party to talk through the dispute at hand. Desire' Stewart is a certified mediator who gets to the bottom of the conflict so things can move on quickly. Desire' focuses on transaction disputes between individuals and businesses.