Miguel Brizuela Application PackageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
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6365 Collins Ave. # 1601Miami Beach
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mab@mbrizuela.com
305-985-6195
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Miguel A. Brizuela, P.A.
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2665 S. Bayshore Dr. Ste. 220
MiamiFlorida33133
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circle one): I am now a resident of: North Beach
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Choice 1:Hispanic Affairs Committee
Choice 2:Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
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Beach Code section 2-26).
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or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties
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VII of the City Code Standards of Conduct for City Officers,
I Miguel Brizuela agreed to the following terms on 1/6/2016 10:0
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.Date
Miguel A. Brizuela
6619 S. Dixie Hwy. # 237, Miami, Florida 33143 305-985-6195 mab@mbrizuela.com
Education:
University of Michigan Law School Ann Arbor, Michigan
Juris Doctor, 2005
Associate Editor, Michigan Journal of International Law
Officer (Secretary), Latino Law Student Association
Member, Latino Law Student Association
Study Abroad, Beijing, China
Intramural Sports
Bowdoin College Brunswick, Maine
Bachelor of Arts, 2001
President, Latin American Student Organization
Member, Student Judiciary Committee
Representative, Student Assembly
Intern, United States Senator, State of Florida, Bob Graham
Intern, Maine
Study Abroad, London, United Kingdom
Bowdoin College Squash Team
Technician, Bowdoin College Audio Visual Department
Outing/Outdoorsman Club
Intramural Sports
Awards:
Selected for inclusion as Super Lawyer, Rising Star for publication year 2013
Selected for inclusion as Super Lawyer, Rising Star for publication year 2014
Selected for inclusion as Super Lawyer, Rising Star for publication year 2015
Selected for inclusion as Super Lawyer, Rising Star for publication year 2016
Board Certification by the Florida Bar:
Construction Law
Experience:
Miguel A. Brizuela, P.A. Miami, Florida
Attorney 2015 - Present
Represent companies in a variety of business disputes.
Perform all phases of motion practice, discovery, trial preparat
Petition Department of Homeland Security for immigrant and non-immigrant visas on behalf of
employers and individuals.
Lydecker|Diaz Miami, Florida
Associate 2013 2015
Engaged in all aspects of business litigation, from inception of the lawsuit to conclusion.
Experience includes drafting correspondence, pleadings, motions to dismiss, production requests,
interrogatories, requests for admission, responding to written discovery requests, taking and defending fact
and expert witness depositions, motions for summary judgment, motions in limine, preparing proposed
orders and judgments, expert and fact witness lists, exhibits lists, jury instructions, pretrial memoranda,
settlement agreements, releases, stipulations, presenting oral ainteracting with
clients and opposing counsel,.
Conducting complex factual and legal analysis associated with litigation.
Assisting in the coordination and conduct of litigation cases.
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Taylor Vega, P.A./ Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli, P.A. Coral Gables, Florida
Associate 2011 2013
Responsible for all aspects of business litigation and constructg being second chair
in trials and evidentiary hearings.
Actions primarily revolved around breaches of contract, unjust ement, construction lien foreclosure,
construction defect litigation, municipal authority under the Fl
equitable subrogation, insurance coverage, and defense and prose
bond claims.
Experience included drafting correspondence, pleadings, motions to dismiss, motions for more definite
statement, production requests, interrogatories, requests for admission, motions for summary judgment,
motions for judgment on the pleadings, motions for sanctions, pre and post trial memorandum for
submission to court, exhibits lists, fact and expert witness lisappellate initial, answer, and reply briefs,
motions for new trial, revising contracts, interacting with
clients and opposing counsel, deposing and defending fact and ex
argument before tribunals.
Fullerton George, LLP Coral Gables, Florida
Associate 2008 2011
Significant responsibilities in connection with handling large c
commercial litigation matters, including shareholder disputes, bFair Labor
Standards Act litigation, business torts, construction litigation, employment litigation,
creditors rights, and insurance coverage.
Duties included drafting pleadings, legal research and writing, preparing dispos
hearings, drafting and responding to discovery, depositions, motion practice, appellate advocac
interacting with clients and opposing counsel, mediation, and ar
Miguel A. Brizuela, P.L. Miami, Florida
Managing Member 2007 2008
As solo practitioner, completely responsible for handling large
litigation matters, including breach of contract actions, busineors
rights.
Entirely responsible for drafting pleadings, legal research and
attending hearings, discovery, motion practice, appellate advoca
opposing counsel.
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The law firm Taylor Vega, P.A. is the former Miami office of Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli, P.A.
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Shutts & Bowen, L.L.P. Miami, Florida
Associate/Summer Associate 2005, 2006 2007
Drafted pleadings, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and dispositiv
propounded and responded to written discovery; researched legal issues, prepared legal memoranda, and
communicated with clients.
Bar Admissions:
Florida Supreme Court (2006)
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2010)
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida (2006)
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida (2010)
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida (2010
Bankruptcy, United States District Court, Southern District of F
Languages
Spanish (fluent at reading, writing and speaking)
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