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Stephen Fox Application PackageFox, Jr.Stephen MNAME: Last Name First Name Middle Initial 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, Apt 102 Miami BeachHOME ADDRESS: Apt No.Home No./Street City FL 33139 State Zip Code (786) 361-2467PHONE: Home Work stephenmfoxjr@gmail.com Email Address Miami Street 1000 NW 57th Ct, Suite 790 City FL State 33126 Zip Code Address: State Farm Insurance Position:Business Name:State Farm Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city. YesƔ5HVLGHQWRI0LDPL%HDFKIRUDPLQLPXPRIVL[PRQWKV Ɣ'HPRQVWUDWHDQRZQHUVKLSLQWHUHVWLQDEXVLQHVVLQ0LDPL%HDFKIRUDPLQLPXPRIVL[PRQWKV Ɣ$UH\RXDUHJLVWHUHGYRWHULQ0LDPL%HDFK Ɣ3OHDVHcircle one): I am now a resident of: Ɣ,DPDSSO\LQJIRUDQDSSRLQWPHQWEHFDXVH,KDYHVSHFLDODELOLWLHVNQRZOHGJHDQGH[SHULHQFH3OHDVHOLVWEHORZ Ɣ$UH\RXSUHVHQWO\DUHJLVWHUHGOREE\LVWZLWKWKH&LW\RI0LDPL%HDFK" No Yes South Beach No Twelve year resident, homeowner, Navy veteran, associate attorney, member of MBLAAA, former gay advisory board member.. Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City) Choice 1: Choice 2: Choice 3: Human Rights Committee LGBTQ Advisory Committee Next Generation Council No2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service: ages, and which programs. List below: if yes, please list the names of your children, their CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM * Board members are required to file Form 1 – "Statement of Financial Interest" with the State. If you seek appointment to a professional seat (e.g., lawyer, architect, etc.) on the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board or Planning Board, attach a copy of your currently-effectively license, and furnish the following information: Type of Professional License_______________________________ License Number ______________________________ License Issuance Date ___________________________________ License Expiration Date _______________________ Error: Subreport could not be shown. Error: Subreport could not be shown. NoƔHave you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail: ƔDo you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail: ƔDo you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail: ƔAre you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes If yes, which board? LGBT Advisory ƔWhat organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? ƔList all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: Error: Subreport could not be shown. ƔI am now employed by the city of Miami Beach:No Which department? Error: Subreport could not be shown. The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements. MaleGender: Physically Challenged:No White Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members. These laws include, but are not limited to, the following: o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami Beach Code section 2-26). o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). (re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office, from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself, or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611). Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk. “I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article VII – of the City Code “Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members.” I Stephen Fox, Jr. agreed to the following terms on 11/21/2019 9:42:49 AM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date STEPHEN MICHAEL FOX JR 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, Apt 102 • Miami Beach, FL 33139 PHONE (571) 243-5336 • E-MAIL stephenmfoxjr@gmail.com EXPERIENCE State Farm Insurance Company / Associate Attorney / PIP Defense Miami, FL Jan 2019 – Present ● Manage case load of 200+ cases ● Argue various practice motions in Court ● Prepare witnesses and defend depositions of corporate representative and litigation adjuster ● Conduct deposition of Plaintiff’s witnesses, ie: nurse practitioner, claimant, medical director ● Respond to Complaints, discovery, and filed various motions as needed to litigate cases ● Communicate with opposing counsels to discuss cases, negotiate settlements and dismissals Anidjar & Levine, P.A. / Associate Attorney / PIP Plaintiff Fort Lauderdale, FL Nov 2017 – Nov 2018 ● Managed case load of 350+ cases ● Conducted depositions of insurance carrier’s litigation adjuster ● Drafted complaints, propound and respond to discovery, and file various motions ● Researched, drafted, prepared, and presented Motion(s) for Summary Judgment in Court ● Maintained positive working relations with opposing counsels & adjusters to discuss cases, negotiate settlements, and dismissals at all stages of litigation Windhaven Insurance Company / Staff Attorney / PIP Defense Doral, FL Nov 2016 – Nov 2017 ● Managed case load of 350+ cases ● Argued various practice motions in Court ● Prepared witness and defended depositions of corporate representative and litigation adjuster ● Responded to complaints, discovery, and filed various motions as needed to litigate cases ● Communicated with opposing counsels to discuss cases, negotiate settlements and dismissals J.H. Zidell, P.A. / Associate Attorney / FLSA Plaintiff Miami Beach, FL Nov 2015 – Nov 2016 ● Experienced with Federal and State Court practices ● Practiced in all phases of civil litigation from case intake to second chair at two jury trials ● Responded to and propounded requests for discovery ● Drafted pleadings and various motions including complaints, summary judgment and responses, motions to compel, motions for sanctions ● Conducted settlement negotiations during settlement conferences, private mediations, and informal opposing counsel communications LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. / Associate Attorney /VA Benefits Plantation, FL Nov 2014 – Nov 2015 ● Managed a case load of over 250+ cases ● Handled compensation claims filed with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ● Engaged in evidence reviews of voluminous medical records, service records, and personnel records ● Conducted legal research, analysis, and legal writing using Federal statutory regulations and case law ● Prepared for and attended appeals hearings conducted within the VA’s nationwide Regional Offices 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida / Assistant to the CIO Miami, FL Oct 2013 – Oct 2014 ● Compiled budget information, conducted research, and prepared statistical reports ● Handled information requests, fielded questions for the CIO, and maintained meeting minutes ● Performed clerical functions; e.g. scheduled CIO’s appointments, maintained the personnel calendars, scheduled and made arrangements for IT staff meetings, prepared c orrespondence, received visitors, arranged conference calls, and took meeting minutes Synergy Legal Staffing / Document Reviewer Miramar, FL Nov 2010 – Oct 2013 ● Experienced in use with Relativity, Simplicity, and TimeMatters software ● Assessed relevance and responsiveness of documents based on established coding criteria, privileged coding, and redaction criteria ● Areas of practice: Contract, Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Information Technology, Patent, Workers Compensation, Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Tort, Civil Liability, Anti -Trust United States Navy / Fire Controlman Norfolk, VA Sep 1998 – Aug 2004 ● Stationed aboard USS Enterprise - CVN 65 & USS Nassau - LHA 4 ● Mediterranean Deployment 2000, Operations Iraqi Freedom 2002, & Enduring Freedom 2002 ● Maintained equipment readiness for MK 21 CIWS defense weapon system ● Provided security of ship’s equipment and personnel ● Maintained personal physical readiness ● Honorable discharge EDUCATION St. Thomas University School of Law Miami Gardens, FL May 2010 ● Juris Doctor George Mason University Fairfax, VA May 2007 ● B.A., Major in History LICENSES ● DC Bar ● Department of Veterans Affairs attorney accreditation ● Unites States District Court, Southern District of Florida ● Florida State Bar PERSONAL ● City of Miami Beach Commissioner appointed board member of the Human Rights Committee ● Alumni of City of Miami Beach’s Neighborhood Leadership Academy