Joseph Gufford | Stuart Family Lawyer

Before starting his professional life as a lawyer, Joseph Gufford attended the University of Florida and majored in Political Science and History. During this period, Gufford acquired a commission as a Second Lieutenant after graduating from the U.S. Army Airborne School. Subsequently, he enrolled at Stetson University College of Law and commenced his career as a Clerk with Justin C. Johnston and Associates PA. In his first trial, he was successful at  assisting his client  in obtaining a multi-million dollar judgment against a manufacturer  of a defective heater.
   
Following the receipt of his Juris Doctor, Joe Gufford became an Associate Litigation Attorney with O'Brien & Hooper, PA. At the personal injury firm, he litigated against Cellular One in one of the nation's first AIDS discrimination suits. Later positions at Barber & Gufford; Gufford & Lawrence, Attorneys at Law; Grazi & Gianino, Attorneys at Law; and Brandt & Gufford, Attorneys at Law, enabled him to represent clients in civil suits, family law, and business litigation.

The holder of a “Superb” rating from Avvo.com, Gufford has written and presented on legal issues, such as changes to Florida statutes that affect custody and equitable distribution. Covered by the Martin County Bar Association (MCBA) for his pro bono work, Gufford has also obtained Pro Bono Service Awards from MCBA and Florida Rural Legal Services on multiple occasions. Pro Bono work is important  to Joe Gufford and he does as much of it as possible. All Pro Bono cases that Mr. Gufford handles are referred to him through Florida Rural Legal Services.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	The Gufford Law Firm, P.A.	Stuart, FL	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Stetson University College of Law	J.D.	Law School	1990
University Of Florida	Bachelors	Political Science	1988

State / Court	Date
Florida	1991

• Circuit 19 Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present
  CIVITAS PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. | Board of Directors | 2009 - Present
  The Florida Bar | Member | 1991 - Present
  Florida Rural Legal Services | Board of Directors | 2010 - 2010
  Florida Equal Justice Center | Board of Directors | 2010 - 2010

• Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015
  2014 Pro Bono Service Award | 19th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Comittee | 2014
  2013 Pro Bono Service Award | 19th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Coordinator/ Martin County Bar Association | 2013
  2012 Pro Bono Service Award | 19th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Coordinator/ Martin County Bar Association | 2012
  Board of Directors | Florida Equal Justice Center | 2010

• 2008 Changes to Chapter 61- Custody (Parental Responsibility) and Equitable Distribution | 2008 Changes to Chapter 61- Custody (Parental Responsibility) and Equitable Distribution | 2008
  

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