After passing the Virginia State Bar, Stuart was an Associate Attorney with Henry M. Schwann. In 1976, Stuart was the Assistant City Attorney for Portsmouth, Va., where he served until 1989, when he became the City Attorney. He moved to Newport News, Va. in 1995, and served as the City Attorney until he retired in 2012. Through his experiences as a City Attorney, Stuart brings a wealth of experience in economic development to the council. Member: John Quarstein