About Eli
Eli Stiers is an attorney trained at the University of Florida. He earned a Juris Doctor from the Levin College of Law after completing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Florida. His academic path kept him close to Gainesville, where he developed a foundation in legal analysis and courtroom procedure.
He is admitted to practice in Florida and in several federal jurisdictions. His admissions include the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. He also maintains membership in The Florida Bar.
Stiers serves as Of Counsel at Whittel & Melton, LLC. In that role he contributes to matters that proceed in both state and federal courts and that may reach the appellate level. His position allows him to support litigation teams, prepare briefs for filing with federal courts, and represent clients in proceedings before the 11th Circuit when required.
Colleagues describe his work as steady and detail-oriented. He often handles tasks that require careful legal research and close attention to court rules. Those skills are put to use in federal filings and appellate submissions where procedural precision matters.
Over time he has built a practice anchored in courtroom work. Admission to multiple federal courts has shaped his caseload. It also means he routinely navigates the procedural differences between state courts and federal forums. That practical courtroom experience informs how he approaches case strategy and client communications.
Outside of courtroom appearances, Stiers participates in bar activities through The Florida Bar. He keeps current on changes to rules and decisions that affect federal and state practice. That ongoing engagement supports his ability to advise on procedural and jurisdictional matters.
He has maintained his role at Whittel & Melton, LLC through the most recent years and continues to work from the firm’s offices. He is active in matters that involve state and federal litigation and appellate practice. He currently practices as Of Counsel at Whittel & Melton, LLC, handling matters in Florida state and federal courts and in the 11th Circuit.
