Biography:
Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama. Graduated - May 16, 1976 Degree: Bachelor of Arts (History) Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Graduated - February 19, 1979 Degree: Juris Doctor Honors; Cum Laude Admitted to The Florida Bar on May 15, 1979 United States Supreme Court U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals -5th and 11th Circuits U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar (1991-continuously recertified to date) Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator (1999 – continuously recertified to date). Twice awarded The Florida Bar's President's Award of Merit (2001 and 2005) Consistently selected one of "South Florida's Top Lawyers” by South Florida Legal Guide, Florida Super Lawyers, and Florida Trend. The Florida Bar: 1. Board of Governors (1993-2001) 2. Advertising Task Force - Chairman (2004) 3. Board of Legal Specialization and Education (2004-2007) Dade County Bar Association (1979-present) Cuban American Bar Association (1980-present) - President (1986) Lawyers Action PAC, President (2005-2007) American Bar Association (1979-present) ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) (1997-present) Advocate level
