Manuel Perez-Leiva Application PackagePerez-Leiva ManuelNAME:
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8233 Harding Ave., # 402 Miami BeachHOME ADDRESS:
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FL 33141
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mpl@mpl-lawandmediation.com
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Miami Beach
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8233 Harding Ave., #402
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33141
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MPL Law & Mediation, LLC Position:Business Name:Attorney at Law & Mediator
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MANUEL PÉREZ-LEIVA, J.D., LL.L.
MEMBER, THE FLORIDA BAR AND FEDERAL COURTS
MPL LAW & MEDIATION, LLC
8233 Harding Avenue, Suite 402, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Mobile: 305.299.2681 / e-Mail: mpl@MPL-LawAndMediation.com
www.MPL-LawAndMediation.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Civil Litigator of hundreds of cases, with Spanish Law degree and International Law Certification.
Certified Mediator facilitating Alternative Dispute Resolution and effective settlement negotiations.
Award-Winning Corporate Business Development Executive with over 15 years of prior experience.
Published Spanish Translator of legal article in ILSA Journal of International and Comparative Law.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE / CORE COMPETENCIES
Persuasive Oral & Written Advocacy and Effective Dispute Resolution
➢ Client-focused, creative, and successful Litigation & Trial Strategies
➢ Certified impartial, party-empowering, and cost-effective Mediation (English/Spanish)
Innovative Legal & Business Solutions
➢ Multi-literate E-Discovery Specialist: QC & Team Lead (French, Portuguese, & Spanish)
➢ Legal & Business Dispute Negotiations. Certified International Business Acumen
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HONORS (see p. 3 for more)
➢ Member, 11 th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Local Professionalism Panel (2019- present)
➢ 1st Gen Yale Ambassador, Yale University (2019 - present)
➢ Member, The Florida Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism & Civility (2016 - 2019)
➢ Editorial Board, The Florida Bar Journal (Vice Chair, 2011-2012; Editor, 2006-2012)
➢ Oral Argument of first impression before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit (July 2006)
➢ Winner, Up & Comers Award, Sales & Marketing, PriceWaterhouse / South FL Magazine (1993)
PROFESSIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Attorney at Law & Mediator, MPL LAW & MEDIATION, Miami Beach, FL 2/2010 - present
• Civil Litigation; Legal Counseling; Attorney/Guardian Ad Litem.
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit & County Mediator.
Of Counsel, Portell Law Group, Washington, DC - Miami, FL Office 3/2020 - present
• FHA/ADA plaintiff’s litigation for the visually impaired.
In-House Counsel (p/t), Encircle Collections, Inc., Doral, FL 11/2019 - present
• Legal management of consumer debt collections activities.
Contract Mediator, 11 TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF FLORIDA, Miami, FL 5/2019 - 11/2019
• Retained for County Court-ordered and pre-trial mediations.
Senior Litigation Attorney, BEN-EZRA & KATZ, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 6/2009 - 11/2009
• Litigated and managed hundreds of plaintiff’s Foreclosure cases.
• Managed two paralegals and team of junior lawyers.
Attorney at Law, SOLO PRIVATE PRACTICE, Miami Beach, FL 6/2008 - 5/2009
• Civil Litigation; Foreclosure Defense. Labor & Employment Law.
Associate Attorney, RICHARD S. GENDLER & ASSOCIATES, Miami, FL 9/2006 - 5/2008
• Successfully litigated and managed hundreds of civil cases.
• Foreclosure and Criminal Defense; Probate Litigation.
Volunteer Attorney, MIAMI PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, Miami, FL 1/2006 - 8/2006
• Felony Defense client intake, depositions, and trial preparation.
“I have known [Manuel] for many years. He is a true professional who cares about his
clients. He works hard to resolve legal challenges as an advocate or a mediator. [He] is also a
decent and honest person.” Ramon Abadin, Esq., Past-President, The Florida Bar
MANUEL PÉREZ-LEIVA, J.D., LL.L.
MEMBER, THE FLORIDA BAR AND FEDERAL COURTS
MPL LAW & MEDIATION, LLC
8233 Harding Avenue, Suite 402, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Mobile: 305.299.2681 / e-Mail: mpl@MPL-LawAndMediation.com
www.MPL-LawAndMediation.com
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PROFESSIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
While a full-time student in law school... 2001-2004
Law Clerk, MAGER & SHAFER, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Research Assistant, INTER-AMERICAN CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
BAR, COURT, & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2017 DADE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, Professionalism Committee
2010 FLORIDA SUPREME COURT DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION, Mediation Services
COLLINS CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY, Mediation Services
2009 U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
2006 U.S. COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE, New York, NY
U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE 5TH CIRCUIT, New Orleans, LA
MIAMI BEACH BAR ASSOCIATION, Board of Directors
2005 THE FLORIDA BAR
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Business Development Executive, 1986 - 2001)
International Air Courier & Cargo Services
Sales & Marketing Manager, SPRINT INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS, Miami, FL
Developed and implemented sales & marketing strategy for new local branch.
International Account Executive, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, Davie, FL
Recruited for International Sales Team to manage major accounts.
Regional Sales Manager, SKYNET WORLDWIDE EXPRESS, Miami, FL
Recruited to reorganize existing sales team; managed major account sales.
Vice President of Sales, AAA INTERNATIONAL COURIERS, Miami, FL
Increased market share and increased company’s revenue by 33%.
Aviation Services
Regional Sales Director, PARTSBASE.COM, Boca Raton, FL
Negotiated and developed worldwide e-Commerce solutions for the aviation industry.
Telecommunications Services
Division Sales Manager, XPEDITE SYSTEMS, Miami, FL
Promoted to start new sales division. Recruited, trained, and managed sales team.
Insurance, Investments, & Financial Planning
Agent & Registered Representative, AXA/THE EQUITABLE, Hollywood, FL
Variable Annuities. Life, health, and disability insurance. Retirement and estate planning.
LANGUAGES, RESEARCH, & COMPUTER SKILLS
Spanish (Professional fluency). French & Portuguese (Reading fluency; basic oral and written).
LexisNexis & WestLaw, Advanced Certification. Adept with all Microsoft programs.
“Manuel is an excellent lawyer and mediator. He is bright, hard working, honest and
thorough.” Erwin Gonzalez, Esq., Past-President, Dade County Bar Association.
MANUEL PÉREZ-LEIVA, J.D., LL.L.
MEMBER, THE FLORIDA BAR AND FEDERAL COURTS
MPL LAW & MEDIATION, LLC
8233 Harding Avenue, Suite 402, Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Mobile: 305.299.2681 / e-Mail: mpl@MPL-LawAndMediation.com
www.MPL-LawAndMediation.com
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA, SCHOOL OF LAW , Barcelona, Catalunya, España
Licentiate of Laws (Spanish Law Degree), September 2005. European Union Civil Law.
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, SHEPARD BROAD LAW CENTER, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Juris Doctor, May 2004. International Law Concentration & Civil Law Certification.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, ELI BROAD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Louisville, KY
Certificate of Accomplishment, January 2001. International Business Acumen.
YALE UNIVERSITY, YALE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction (Intensive Major), Sociology, May 2000. Focus on Law.
PAST PROFESSIONAL LICENSES (expired)
Series 6 and Series 63 Licenses, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS (NASD)
Life, Health, & Variable Annuities License, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE (DOI)
Real Estate License, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION (DPR)
BUSINESS AWARDS & HONORS
Up & Comers Award-Sales (Winner), PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS & S. FLORIDA MAGAZINE
Quién es Quién (Who’s Who) in U.S. Commerce, QUIÉN ES QUIÉN PUBLICATIONS, NYC, NY
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP TRAINING
UNITED WAY OF DADE COUNTY
“Project Blueprint” Board of Directors Leadership Training Program, Graduate
GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Leadership Miami, Graduate & Curriculum Committee Co-Chairperson
CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL
Hispanic Corporate Leadership Training Program, Graduate
“I have known Manuel Perez-Leiva for many years as a director and officer of the Miami
Beach Bar Association. He is very hard working and has been extremely helpful in moving our
organization forward. Manuel drafted the new by-laws of our organization and has exceeded all
expectations as an officer and director.” Michael Gongora, Esq., Miami Beach Commissioner
“Manuel has many years of experience in business which allows him to find practical solutions
to the legal problems of his clients. He is diligent and hardworking... (and has) a high level of
integrity.” Maria L. Rubio, Esq.
“I worked with Manuel ... [and] found him to be a very efficient attorney... aggressive in
litigation, when the situation calls for it; but he is likewise the most personable, charismatic and
genuine person when dealing with him in a high-stress work environment.” Nerlin Ontivero, Esq.