Hugo H. de Beaubien

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Hugo de Beaubien is a Founding Partner of our firm. He was raised in Birmingham, Michigan, and Ormond Beach, Florida. After receiving an undergraduate degree in business from Florida State University in 1970, he was awarded his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University in 1973. At Stetson, Hugo served as Exchequer of Phi Delta Phi and as President of the senior class.

Hugo has been active in the Orange County Bar Association through his service as Chairman of the Criminal Law Section and Legal Forums Committee. He also served as Director of the Citizen Dispute Settlement Program, and as a mediator. He has lectured throughout the state in continuing legal education programs and served as both Secretary and board member for the Central Florida Defense Attorneys Association. He was the National Chairman of the Florida State Alumni Association and past President of the Orlando Touchdown Club. He was named one of the Outstanding Young Men of America in 1984 and was honored in Who’s Who in American Law in 1996. He is an “AV” rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Hugo is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

Bar Admissions

All Florida State Courts
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States

Divorce & Family Law
Criminal Defense
Business Law
Civil Litigation
Probate Litigation
Criminal Traffic Court and DUI

Florida Bar Association, Member
Orange County Bar Association, Member
Central Florida Defense Attorneys Association, Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
Florida State Alumni Association, Member
Orlando Touchdown Club, President
Florida Citrus Sports Association, Director
President of the Orlando Florida State “Seminole Club”
Florida Citrus Sports Association, College Football Bowl Scout
Kiwanis Club of Orlando Director
Kiwanis Club of Orlando Legion of Honor Award
Kiwanis Club of Orlando Foundation Board Member
Workforce Advantage Academy, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Princeton House Charter School, Chairman of Board of Directors
Florida State University National Alumni Association, National Chairman of the Board
Seminole Boosters, Inc., Former Director
College Park United Methodist Church, Former Chairman of the Administrative Board
First Methodist Church of Orlando, Senior Usher
Who’s Who in America, Member
Who’s Who in American Law, Member
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
Super Lawyer
Member of the Country Club of Orlando
Member of the Champions Club at Florida State University
Member of the Presidents Club at Florida State University

Speaking Engagements

Lecturer for the Florida Bar at legal education seminars
Stetson Law School seminar class President and graduation speaker
Featured lecturer for American Bar Association in Cherry Hills, New Jersey on Citizen Dispute Settlement
Television and radio appearances on news shows concerning legal matters

Articles

Education

Stetson University College of Law

Juris Doctor – 1973

Florida State University College of Business

Bachelor of Science in Business – 1970

Awards & Recognition

Received the “President’s Plaque” from Pi Kappa Phi fraternity as editor for the best chapter alumni publication
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Status
Kiwanis Club of Orlando Legion of Honor Award
Circle of Gold Award from Florida State University Alumni Association
Stetson Lawyers Alumni Association’s Outstanding Alumni Representative Award
Super Lawyer Publication Award
Salvation Army Award for 35 years of chairing the Red Kettle Volunteer Drive for the Kiwanis Club of Orlando

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