PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brandon Held joined Mills Paskert Divers P.A. in 2007. His practice is primarily devoted to complex commercial litigation, including suretyship, construction, and business related matters.

Brandon graduated from University of Florida in 2002 with his bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Decision and Information Sciences (business consulting). Before attending law school, Brandon owned and operated a marketing company and later opened a restaurant in Gainesville while he attended graduate school. Aside from owning several businesses in the past, Brandon also received his M.B.A. degree while attending law school at Stetson University College of Law. As a result, Brandon has considerable practical knowledge in many aspects of business management that is helpful in his commercial litigation practice.

During law school, Brandon was a member of the top-ranked trial program in the nation. Brandon represented Stetson in both state-wide and National competitions, led Stetson to three mock-trial competition victories, and received a best advocate award in 2006. While in law school Brandon received numerous recognitions, including being recognized by Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and being inducted into the Order of Barristers - a national honorary organization providing recognition to individuals who have excelled in advocacy. Brandon received the book award in Constitutional Law I and Criminal Law.

Brandon's litigation practice involves a variety of business-related disputes. In his construction and surety practice, Brandon handles a variety of claims on public and private projects.

Brandon enjoys spending his leisure time playing golf and tennis, and watching college football.

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The Florida Bar

The Hillsborough County Bar Association

The American Bar Association

• Fidelity & Surety Law Committee