Samuel Sheldon Application PackageSheldon Samuel M
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
4434 Post Ave Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33140
State Zip Code
78646883327867353300
HomeWork
sam@samsheldon.com
Email Address
3052830581
Cellular
North Miami
Business Address
1801 NE 123rd Street, Suite 314
City
FL
State
33181
Zip Code
The Behar Law Firm, P.A.
Occupation:Business Name:
Attorney
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:
Design Review Board
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below
questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?No
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Florida Bar 54088 7/8/2008 5/31/2021
Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of
your currently effective corresponding professional license.
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:
YesResident 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):No
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?
Design Review Board
● 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:
Am an attorney with knowledge of construction and administrative law, a Miami native, and Miami Beach
homeowner, and have now served two terms, i.e., four years on the Miami Beach Design Review Board.
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 JCC Treasurer
Temple Beth Sholom Congregant
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
4434 Post Avenue
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 Samuel Sheldon agreed to the following terms on 1/1/2023 3:32:47 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
reapplying to any Board and Committee.
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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.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or
telephone: 305.673.7411
Note: Florida Statutes 119.071: The role of the Office of the City Clerk is to receive and maintain forms filed as
public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you
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
3) Do not attach a photograph.
Sam Sheldon
4434 Post Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
305-283-0581
sam@samsheldon.com
EXPERIENCE:
The Behar Law Firm, P.A., North Miami Beach, Florida
Partner, August 2013 – present
Counsel and represent local, out-of-state, and international clients in diverse matters in
federal, state, bankruptcy, and appellate courts involving business disputes and complex
civil litigation.
Arnstein & Lehr, LLP, Miami, Florida
Associate, March 2012 – August 2013
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A., Miami, Florida
Associate, August 2010 – January 2012
McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Miami, Florida
Associate, March 2008 – August 2010
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, New York, New York
Associate, November 2004 – January 2008
Summer Associate, Summer 2003
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, New York, New York
Antitrust Legal Assistant, November 1998 – July 2001
EDUCATION:
University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia
J.D., May 2004
• Virginia Tax Review, Articles Editor • William Minor Lile Moot Court
• Research Assistant for Prof. Edmund Kitch
New York University, New York, New York
B.A., Politics and Economics, May 1998
• 75% tuition merit scholarship • Dean’s List
• International Economics Honor Society • Parliamentary Debate Assoc.
BAR ADMISSIONS: Florida; New York; United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle and
Northern Districts of Florida, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and District of
Colorado; United States Courts of Appeals for the Tenth and Eleventh Circuits.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
• Miami Beach JCC, Vice-Treasurer
• Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Den Leader • Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star
• 2004 Democratic Nominee for U.S. House of Representatives, Florida’s 18th District
The Florida Bar
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Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
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State of Florida )
County of Leon )In Re:0054088
Samuel Martin Sheldon
The Behar Law Firm, P.A.
1801 NE 123rd St Ste 314
North Miami, FL 33181-2883
I CERTIFY THE FOLLOWING:
I am the custodian of membership records of The Florida Bar.
Membership records of The Florida Bar indicate that The Florida Bar member listed above was admitted to
practice law in the state of Florida on . July 8, 2008
The Florida Bar member above is an active member in good standing of The Florida Bar who is eligible to
practice law in the state of Florida.
Dated this day of , .14th December 2022
Cynthia B. Jackson, CFO
Administration Division
The Florida Bar
PG:R10
CTM-209608
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MEMBER PROFILE
Samuel Martin Sheldon
Member in Good Standing
Eligible to Practice Law in Florida
Bar Number:
54088
Mail Address:
The Behar Law Firm, P.A.
3323 N. E. 163 Street, Suite 402
North Miami Beach, FL 33160-5596
United States
Of
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10-Year Discipline History:
None
Law School:
University of Virginia School of Law
Federal Courts:
Florida Southern District Bankruptcy Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
State Courts:
Florida
New York
Firm:
The Behar Law Firm, P.A.
Firm Website:
http://beharlegal.com