Howard E. Googe

Office Co-Managing Shareholder

Stuart , Florida

T: 772.286.2990

HGOOGE@beckerlawyers.com

  • University of Florida, J.D. 1983,
  • University of Florida, Education Administration (graduate studies)
  • University of Florida, B.A. 1979
  • Florida, 1984

Buddy Googe is the Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Stuart office. Buddy is a litigation attorney with over 35 years’ experience in commercial, civil and construction litigation. He is a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator and Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. Buddy is also a registered title agent with Old Republic National Title Insurance Agency.

EXPERIENCE

  • Representation of Community Associations in major construction defects litigation.
  • Representation of corporate clients in contract dispute litigation.
  • Representation of Community Associations in turnover disputes with developers.
  • Defending Design Professionals and Contractors in contract disputes.
  • Representation of parties in real estate contract disputes.
  • In addition to litigation experience, Buddy also represents Sellers and Purchasers in residential and commercial real estate transactions.

PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Past President
  • Jesus House of Hope, Past Board of Directors
  • Martin County Bar Association
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Florida Bar Commercial Litigation Committee
  • Member of the Trial Bar of the United States District Court, Southern District
  • Past Chairman, 19th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
  • Past Chairman, 19th Circuit Fee Arbitration Committee