Stephen F. Bolton

Stephen F. Bolton is an attorney with Zarzaur Law, P.A., in Pensacola, Florida. A nationally ranked trial lawyer with more than 39 years of total legal experience, Mr. Bolton provides unmatched counsel and support to clients across the state who have suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one as a result of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.

Board certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by The Florida Bar's Board of Legal Specialization and the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Mr. Bolton has achieved remarkable success advocating for the rights and entitlements of innocent accident victims and their families. From his efforts, he has recovered millions of dollars in total compensation for his plaintiff clients, and he has gained a reputation for his aggressive approach to helping his clients obtain the justice they deserve following a preventable tragedy.

Honored for his outstanding professionalism and client service, Mr. Bolton has earned an AV Preeminent* peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, along with consistent recognition from his peers as being among the top lawyers in his region. He has also superb, 10 out of 10 client ratings on Avvo as well as countless testimonials and referrals from those he has served.

A native of Northwest Florida, Mr. Bolton graduated with honors from The University of West Florida before attending Florida State University College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1981. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Bolton currently serves on the Grievance Committee of The Florida Bar, and he is an active member of several local, state and national legal organizations.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.