Joshua Levy Application PackageLevy Joshua
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
5033 north bay road Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33140
State Zip Code
13057990991
HomeWork
jlevy@jmlmediation.com
Email AddressCellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
5033 north bay road
City
FL
State
33140
Zip Code
JML Mediation PA
Occupation:Business Name:
Attorney
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Committee for Quality Education in Miami Beach
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
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questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes
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Professional License
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Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
NoResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:Middle Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):Yes
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City
affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
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 codes: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:
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes If yes, which board?
Quality of Education
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I have served on the QEC for the past six years and chaired the committee and I want to continue my goal of
helping the public schools in the Miami Beach feeder pattern. I am passionate about public education as I have
two children in our public schools. I have run for school board, served as feed
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
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).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Position
Miami Beach Bar Association President
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
5033 North Bay Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33140
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
No relative's information submitted.
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
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.
One of the following forms must be filled 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;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest 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.
_____________________________
¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Male
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I Joshua Levy agreed to the following terms on 11/3/2020 2:58:45 PM
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I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
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telephone: 305.673.7411
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do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please:
1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and
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Joshua M. Levy, Esq.
5033 North Bay Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 799-0991
Josh is a highly experienced litigator who has argued numerous cases, jury
and non-jury, in state and federal courts and before administrative tribunals. He
concentrates on such areas as complex business litigation, personal injury, insurance
matters, and general liability. Josh has recently obtained his Certification as a
Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator. A skillful negotiator, Josh also has
expertise in drafting contracts and resolving disputes. Josh’s clients have ranged
from large corporations such Denny’s, Bank of America, AIG, and Starbucks to
small local restaurants, bars, and businesses. He also has experience in the
hospitality industry, representing hotels such as The Setai and Marriott. In Josh’s
work for corporate clients, he provides strategic legal advice to senior management
and identifies proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks while keeping in
mind the business objectives of the company.
Professional Experience:
Supreme Court of Florida Certified Mediator
January 2019 - Present
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. VP of Legal
February – May 2018
Manages Employment Litigation, American with Disabilities Act
Litigation, Class Actions, General Litigation and Workers
Compensation Claims. Participates in and Instrumental in
Settling High Exposure Cases. Reviewing and Drafting
Contracts, Works with Various Departments including Human
Resource, Marketing, and Real Estate on Various Documents,
Drafting Employee Handbooks, Franchise Agreements and
various other Documents.
Pardo Jackson Gainsburg, PL, Miami, FL
Attorney January 2009 - 2018
Partner
Practice Areas:
Employment Litigation, Fair Labor Standards Act, Insurance
Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Construction Litigation,
Complex Business Litigation, General Liability, Workers’
Compensation, Premises Liability
Silver, Levy, Feldman, Bass and Brahams, P.A., Miami, FL
(Began as Davis, Silver and Levy, P.A.)
Attorney June 1996 - December 2008
Founding Partner
Managing Partner Miami Office
Practice Areas:
Fair Labor Standards Act, Employment Litigation,
General Liability, Insurance Defense, Workers’ Compensation,
Premises Liability, Auto Liability, Construction Litigation,
Complex Business Litigation
Education:
University of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctorate 1993
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelor of Arts Degree 1989
Ealing College, London
September 1987 - May 1988
Leadership Positions and Community Memberships:
o Immediate Past Vice Chair of the Miami Beach Chamber of
Commerce
o President Miami Beach Bar Association
o Immediate Past Chair of the Quality for Education Committee for
the City of Miami Beach
o Served as the Feeder Pattern Representative for the PTSA for all
Middle Schools and Elementary Schools that flow into Miami
Beach Senior High School
Sample Trial and Appellate Cases:
Sandra Chapman v. Nations Bank
Tuck v. Bank of America