Brian Levin ResumeBRIAN LEVIN
6801 Indian Creek, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
305-613-0318
BrianCLevin(a~hotm ail. com
'NAMED "RISING STAR" BY SUPERLAWYERS MAGAZINE
'NAMED "TOP UP-AND-COMER" BY FLORIDA TREND AND SOUTH FLORIDA LEGAL GUIDE
EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Coral Gables, Florida
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, May 2006
GPA: 3.4/4.0 Class Rank: 58/303 (Top 19%)
Honors: Business Law Review, Dean's Merit Scholar. Dean's List
Received Dean's Award for highest grade in Substantive Criminal Law Class
Publications: Killing Life Partners: Why Viatical Settlements Constitute Securities... 6 J. Bus. & Sea L. 71(2006);
Protecting The Goal of Mediation: Rule 408 & The Creation of a Mediation Privilege Under Rule 501
JAMES MADISON COLLEGE AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, cum laude, May 2003
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Honors: Dean's List (8 Semesters)
Order of Omega National Honors Fraternity
Activities: Sigma Nu Fraternity Treasurer
Documentary Filmmaking in Mexico, Winter 2002
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, Sydney, Australia
Study Abroad Program with focus on Jewish Studies, Spring 2002
EXPERIENCE: DIMOND KAPLAN & ROTHSTEIN, PA, Miami, Florida
Associate Attorney, July 2007 -Present
Responsible for own caseload and managing client relationships. Responsible for attending court and FINRA arbitration
hearings and negotiating settlements. Drafted briefs and motions for various federal and state business litigation cases,
including class action, unfair competition, securities, defamation, real estate, fraudulent transfer, and other commercial
issues. Aided in implementing a significant Internet-based marketing campaign that resulted in the generation of millions
of dollars in securities arbitration claims for the firm. Acted as first chair attorney responsible for taking and defending
more than ten substantive depositions. Responsible for attending court hearings and arguing various motions.
GILBRIDE, HEELER, & BROWN, Miami, Florida
Associate Attorney, October 2006 -July 2007
Drafted briefs and motions for federal and state commercial litigation cases, including class action, securities, professional
malpractice and unfair competition matters. Researched and drafted memoranda addressing legal and factual issues.
LEESFIELD, LEIGHTON & PARTNERS, Miami, Florida
Law Clerk, January 2006 - Apri12006
Drafted motions, complaints, discovery, and settlement briefs. Evaluated prospective clients, conducted legal research,
and briefed attorneys on case issues.
BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER, Miami, Florida
Law Clerk, October 2004-January 2006
Drafted briefs and motions for various federal and state commercial litigation cases, including class action, antitrust, unfair
competition, securities and intellectual property issues. Attended meetings and interacted with attorneys to discuss
litigation strategies. Researched and wrote memoranda addressing legal and factual issues.
LAW OFFICE OF BENNETT BRUMMER -PUBLIC DEFENDER IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Certified Legal Intern, Fall 2005
Applied for and received an exception from the Florida Supreme Court to act as intern public defender, defending indigent
individuals charged with misdemeanor crimes.
THE HONORABLE DAVID L. LEVY, THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS, Miami, Florida
Judicial Intern, Summer 2004
Prepared memoranda, factual and legal summaries, performed extensive research and made preliminary recommendations
regarding cases that Judge Levy presided over.
ACTIVITIES & PROFESSIONAL AssoCIATIONS: Anti-Defamation League, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation,
American Bar Association, Dade County Bar Association, competitive sports, writing screenplays.
SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIVE CASES
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION-RELATED CASES
• SEC v. Lauer, S.D. Fla. Case No. 9:03-cv-80612, defense of Citco Fund Services and other related entities in ancillary actions
brought by the receiver and other parties.
• SEC V. Utsick, S.D. Fla. Case No. 1:06-cv-20975, defense of countless investors in ancillary actions for fraudulent transfer, unjust
enrichment, and violations of federal securities laws brought by the receiver and other parties.
• Horace-Manasse V. Theodule,S.D. Fla. Case No.9:08-cv-81560, prosecution of putative class action for violations of federal
securities laws on behalf of investors defrauded by George Theodule and others.
OTHER SECURITIES-RELATED CASES
• Representation of investors in countless FINRA and NASD arbitration proceedings for churning, misrepresentation, fraud, violation
of various state blue sky laws, breach of fiduciary duty, violations of various FINRA, NYSE, and NASD rules.
OTHER FEDERAL CASES
• Frank V. Thornburg Mortgage, Inc. et. al., N.D. Fla Case No. 3:08-cV-000425, prosecution of putative class action for unjust
enrichment and violations of Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
• Cohen V. Status-One Investments, Inc, S.D. Fla. Case. No. 0:08-cv-60336, prosecution of defamation and tortious interference claim
on behalf of high-end institutional registered representative.
• C1ubFONE, Inc V. Club Med Sales, Inc, S.D. Fla. Case. No. 1:07-22784, prosecution of tortious interference and breach of contract
claim on behalf of New York travel planner.
• Bobonis V. TRG-Brickell Point - SE, S.D. Fla. Case No. 1:09-cv-20399, defense of international developer in a claim for alleged
violations of the Interstate Land Sales Act by a condominium purchaser for return of a deposit.
• Balloveras V. Heartland Payment Systems, S.D. Fla. Case No. 1:09-cv-20326, prosecution of putative class action for violations of
the Fair Credit Reporting Act. i
' State court representative matters available upon request.
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