Miguel Brizuela 12.31.2017 MIAMIBE :
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granado,City Clerk
Tel:(305)673-7411,Fax:(305)673-7254
January 07, 2016
Miguel Brizuela
6365 Collins Ave. # 1601
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
SUBJECT: Hispanic Affairs Committee
Dear Miguel Brizuela:
Congratulations!You have been appointed by Commissioner Micky Steinberg to the agency, board or
committee named above fora term ending: 12/31/2017.
Pursuant to City of Miami Beach Code Section 2-22 (5)a,"Notwithstanding any other provision of the City
Code or of any resolution, commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2007, the term of
every board member who is directly appointed by a member of the City Commission shall automatically
expire upon the latter of: December 31 of the year the appointing City Commissioner leaves office or
upon the appointment/election of the successor City Commission member."
If you are unable to accept this appointment, or have any questions, please call the Office of the City
Clerk at 305.673.7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Regard_
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Rafael Granado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Nannette Rodriguez, City Liaison
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter of Appointment
Oath
City Code/Ordinance section applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 2006-3543-Amendment to City Code Section 2-22
Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 -Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics
City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form)
Booklet- Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.aov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,Rafael Granado,City Clerk
Tel:(305)673-7411,Fax:(305)673-7254
TO: Miguel Brizuela
RE: Hispanic Affairs Committee
I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United
States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member of the
above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed for a
term ending: 12/31/2017.
I have been issued a copy of section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest and
Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as Florida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amendment
and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and understand that as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board
and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure* requirements of Miami-Dade County or the
State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which I serve) on July 1st, following the closing
of the calendar year on which I have served.
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Miguel Brizuela
Sworn to and subscribed before me this � day of 2016.
Deputy Clerk
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*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and
Committees for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements.
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
BrizuelaMiguelA
NAME:
First Name
Last Name
Middle Initial
Florida33141
HOME ADDRESS
:
6365 Collins Ave. # 1601Miami Beach
Home No./StreetState
Apt No.City
Zip Code
mab@mbrizuela.com
305-985-6195
PHONE
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WorkEmail Address
Home
Attorney
Business Name:
Miguel A. Brizuela, P.A.
Position:
2665 S. Bayshore Dr. Ste. 220
MiamiFlorida33133
Address:
State
CityZip Code
Street
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an indi
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest
Yes
No
No
circle one): I am now a resident of: North Beach
No
123Please note that only three (3)
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [] first choice [] second choice, and [] third choice.
choices will be observed by the City Clerks Office.
(Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1:Hispanic Affairs Committee
Choice 2:Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Choice 3:
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your aff
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board:
No
Years of Service:
if yes, please list the names of your children, their
No
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your chil
ages, and which programs. List below:
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach code No If yes, please explain in detail:
Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
No
Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:If yes, which board?
What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently h
List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are loca
I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach:No Which department?
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of yo
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting r
Gender:none
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself t none
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spani No
No
Physically Challenged:
NOTEIf appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which
:
These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel
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Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Co
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Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served
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Beach Code section 2-26).
Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (M
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(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibiti
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Co
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the
I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the applica
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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City of Miami Beach
1 700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7411 Fax: 305.673.7254 •
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with Miami-
Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Provision Code Section 2-11.1(i) (2)
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Board Member's Name:
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I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of
Miami Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County
Financial Disclosure Requirements. This means that the members of City Advisory Boards, whose sole or
primary responsibility is to recommend legislation or give advice to the City Commission, must file, even
though they may have been recently appointed.
One of the following forms must be filed with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year.
1. A "Source of Income Statement"
For your convenience, the form is attached. The form can also be downloaded at:
http://www.miamidade.gov/elections/Library/source of income statement.pdf
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)"
For your convenience, the form is attached. The form can also be downloaded at:
http://www.ethics.state.fl.us/ethics/forms.html
3. A Copy of your 2013 Federal Income Tax Return
- Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine
of no more than$500, 60 days in jail or both.
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Sign.:t re Date
Updated:Wednesday,April 09,2014
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DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORTING
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Pursuant to City of Miami Beach Ordinance 2009-3632, the City is required to annually
prepare and present a report to the City Commission identifying the City's diversity
statistics. This form allows board and committee applicants and members to voluntarily
self-identify their race, ethnicity, disabled status and gender.
Please check the appropriate box for each category:
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Gender: Male E Female L_li
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
African-American/Black
�.-.�-'�. Caucasian/White
Ca Asian or Pacific Islander
Native-American/American Indian
Other— Print Race:
Do you consider yourself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino/a? Mark the "No"box if not
Spanish, Hispanic, Latino/a.
LD No
Yes
Do you consider yourself Physically Disabled?
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Yes
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