Gordon H. Harris - Winter Park, FL
Attorney at Harris Harris Bauerle Lopez
Eminent Domain Lawyers in Winter Park, FL
222 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 100 Winter Park, FL 32789
Winter Park Eminent Domain Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Eminent Domain
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Stumpy Harris is an eminent domain and civil trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience. A specialist in legal strategy, negotiations and trial. Stumpy's strength lies in his ability to guide owners through the eminent domain process and complex litigation.
An AV-rated trial attorney, Stumpy is knowledgeable in the broad spectrum of issues surrounding property rights and eminent domain. He has handled hundreds of eminent domain parcels throughout Florida, ranging in value from a few hundred dollars to more than $60 million.
A Bull Gator, Legacy Director and President of Gator Boosters, Stumpy is widely recognized for his ardent support of the University of Florida. He serves, or has served, in leadership capacities for numerous advisory boards that promote the University and its athletic program. He has created several Endowments to provide for scholarships on a long-term basis. In addition to his support for the University of Florida, Stumpy is also active in several professional and civic organizations.
Raised in Jacksonville, Stumpy earned a degree in mathematics from the University of Florida. He received his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law, where he graduated third in his class. After law school, Stumpy taught at the University's Law School before joining the predecessor firm to Holland & Knight in Bartow, Florida. In 1970, Stumpy became a founding partner of Gray, Harris & Robinson, P.A. and significantly contributed to building its statewide practice. In 2003, Stumpy founded Harris Harris Bauerle Sharma, a firm devoted to the field of eminent domain and civil trial law, with his son and three other partners.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America, Eminent Domain & Condemnation Law
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Florida College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1965
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Moot Court Team (State and Regional Champions)
Honors: Florida Blue Key
Honors: Phi Delta Phi
Honors: Phi Kappa Phi
Honors: Order of the Coif
Honors: Kappa Alpha Order
Law Review: University of Florida, Editor
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University of Florida College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1965
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1961
B.A.
Honors: Florida Blue Key
Honors: Hall of Fame
Honors: President, Interfraternity Council
Honors: Kappa Alpha Order
Major: Mathematics
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University of Florida,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1961
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Speaker, Eminent Domain, University of Florida Law Review
- Ring Lecturer, Center of Real Estate Studies, University of Florida
Published Works
Articles
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CLE Seminars, Eminent Domain, (Co-Chair)
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1966
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1966
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar (Member, Eminent Domain Committee)
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Florida Blue Key
- University of Florida Hall of Fame
- University of Florida Law School Foundation (Life Member)
- University of Florida Warrington College of Business (Board Member, Real Estate Advisory Board)
- University of Florida National Alumni Association (Former President and Life Member)
- Gator Boosters (President, Life Legacy Director)
- University of Florida Athletic Association (Chairman, 7 Year Capital Campaign)
- University of Florida Foundation (Board of Directors)
- Honorary Gator Letterman
- Trinity Preparatory School (Former Chairman, Board of Trustees)
- Bahia Shrine Temple (Former Potentate)
- Florida Shrine Association (Former President)
- Lake Highland Preparatory School (Board of Visitors)
- St. Michael's Episcopal Church (Former Senior Warden)
- Kappa Alpha Order (Former Province Commander)
- Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (Former Trustee)
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Contact
222 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Suite 100
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: 407-843-0111
Fax: 407-843-0444
Email: Send a message
Website: http://hhblfl.com
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