Cheryl G. Stuart
123 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850.222.7500
cstuart@hgslaw.com
Experience
- Over 20 years experience in infrastructure financing for large-scale developments.
- General counsel to a number of community development districts, tackling a wide array of contractual, real property, local government, and financial matters as they arise.
- Advises landowners and developers on the economic use of property and the use of special taxing districts as a way to finance and manage infrastructure for development.
- More than 20 years experience in utility regulation with Michigan Public Service Commission, Wisconsin Public Service Commission, and in private practice in Florida.
- Maintains administrative practice representing private sector interests protesting (or defending) state contract awards.
- Draft legislation and represent clients in the capital on issues relating to special districts, land use, and economic regulation.
Education
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.A. (Public Administration) and J.D., 1986; Order of the Coif
- James Madison College at Michigan State University, B.A. (Socio-Economic Policy Problems), 1978
Bar and Court Admissions
- Wisconsin Bar, 1986
- Florida Bar, 1986
- U.S. District Court, District of Wisconsin
Professional Affiliations
- Florida Bar Association
- Tallahassee Women Lawyers
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers
- Leadership Tallahassee Class XVII
Community Involvement
- Church Council President, St. Stephen Lutheran Church
- Coach, Men's Softball Team, City Recreational League
Awards and Recognition
- Listed as one of the "Florida Super Lawyers", for Government/Cities/Municipalities Law, Bonds/Government Finance and Administrative Law, in the annual publication of The Florida Super Lawyers, 2007-2008 Edition.
- Listed in the 2004-2007 Edition of Florida Trend Magazine's "Legal Elite" for Governmental and Administrative Law.
- Has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Cheryl G. Stuart Practices in: Land Use and Growth Management, Legislative Practice, Local Government and Community Development Districts, Public Procurement and Bid Protests, Water and Wastewater Utility Regulation.