Stuart J. Weissman, president of the Miami-Dade Bar Association and a partner at Ratzan Weissman & Boldt, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 43, following a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. ([rwblawyers.com](https://www.rwblawyers.com/news/In-Loving-Memory-of-Stuart-Weissman-1982-2026?utm_source=openai))
Born on September 29, 1982, in Tampa, Florida, Weissman attended Berkeley Preparatory School, where he excelled academically and athletically, serving as the starting second baseman on the varsity baseball team. He graduated in 2001 and went on to earn his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2005. During his time at Michigan, he met his future wife, Ashley Beckwith. ([rwblawyers.com](https://www.rwblawyers.com/news/In-Loving-Memory-of-Stuart-Weissman-1982-2026?utm_source=openai))
Weissman pursued his legal education at Stetson University College of Law, where he distinguished himself by winning the National Moot Court Competition in Austin, Texas. After graduating in 2008, he and Ashley relocated to Miami, where he began his legal career as an associate at Ratzan Weissman & Boldt. ([rwblawyers.com](https://www.rwblawyers.com/news/In-Loving-Memory-of-Stuart-Weissman-1982-2026?utm_source=openai))
Throughout his career, Weissman was deeply involved in the Miami legal community. He held various leadership roles within the Miami-Dade Bar Association, including vice president, secretary, treasurer, and president of the Young Lawyers Section. In June 2025, he was installed as president of the Miami-Dade Bar Association, emphasizing mentorship, inclusion, and accessibility in his vision for the organization. ([floridabar.org](https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/stuart-weissman-named-president-of-miami-dade-bar-association/?utm_source=openai))
Weissman’s commitment to the legal profession was recognized in 2023 when he was honored as an “On the Rise” attorney by the Daily Business Review, a distinction awarded to attorneys in Florida who demonstrate excellence in their fields. ([rwblawyers.com](https://www.rwblawyers.com/news/stuart-weissman-recognized-in-fl-legal-awards-honorees?utm_source=openai))
Colleagues remember Weissman as a universally respected leader whose impact shaped both his firm and the wider legal landscape in Florida. Beyond his professional achievements, he was a devoted husband and father, known for his profound character and dedication to his family. ([rwblawyers.com](https://www.rwblawyers.com/news/In-Loving-Memory-of-Stuart-Weissman-1982-2026?utm_source=openai))
Weissman’s passing is a significant loss to the Miami legal community. His legacy of professional excellence and personal integrity will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working beside him or calling him a friend.