Bruce received his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1996 and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.  Bruce represented lenders in foreclosure cases for eight years before moving to the defense side. His real estate practice includes real estate litigation, landlord/tenant matters and foreclosure defense.  In addition, he also practices in the area of animal law. 

Bruce is admitted to practice before all state courts in Florida, as well as the U.S. District Court in the Middle, Northern and Southern Districts.   He is also a member of the Clearwater Bar Association    Bruce became “Of Counsel” to Stamatakis and Thalji in 2008.