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Biography
Stuart has been practicing law for nearly 40 years and joined Stibbs & Co. as a partner in 2015. Before joining the firm, he served as General Counsel for a multi-state energy and real estate development company headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. A seasoned trial lawyer, Stuart has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation and a broad background in commercial real estate, finance, corporate governance, government relations, business management, and labor/employment law. His deep knowledge and principled advocacy make him a trusted ally for his clients.
With a unique blend of skills, Stuart seamlessly navigates both the boardroom and the courtroom. Often described as “a lawyer’s lawyer,” his in-house counsel experience gives him a practical understanding of business challenges, while his litigation background provides a strategic perspective on risk. This dual expertise enables him to equip clients with the tools and insights they need to make well-informed decisions, resulting in balanced and practical solutions.
Outside of his legal practice, Stuart is passionate about family, faith, and Texas barbecue. He and his wife Eve have three daughters and two granddaughters who often accompany “Papa” on weekend adventures. Stuart has also been deeply involved in his church community, serving for 12 years on the Parish Council and as Chairman of the Building Committee at St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Christian Church.
A self-proclaimed “barbecue nerd,” Stuart has attended Foodways Texas Barbecue Summer Camp and Camp Brisket at Texas A&M University, calling the experience a “fantasy camp for barbecue junkies.” He enjoys cooking barbecue on his smoker and enthusiastically shares tips with anyone who will listen. In 2016, with the firm’s support, he co-founded The Woodlands BBQ Festival, complementing the firm’s annual CrawPHish Festival. Both events raise funds and awareness for charitable causes.
Stuart is an active member of the community, having served as a board member and Chairman of the Board for both The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership and The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. He also represents the firm on the advisory board of the Greater Brazos Partnership.