HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34061RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34061
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
ANNETTE EPELBAUM CANNON, ESQ., TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL
MAGISTRATE, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2026, AND
ENDING ON AUGUST 23, 2026; RATIFYING MS. CANNON'S
REAPPOINTMENT OF ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ., AND MARYANNE
LUKACS, ESQ., AS SPECIAL MAGISTRATES; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT
CHIEF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CANNON AND HER APPOINTED SPECIAL
MAGISTRATES SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND
IMPOSE FINES, LIENS, AND OTHER NON -CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST
VIOLATORS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY CODES AND ORDINANCES; AND
FURTHER INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN
CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
SECTIONS 30-37 AND 30-38, CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND
DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AND THE SPECIAL
MAGISTRATES.
WHEREAS, Section 30-2 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach provides for an
alternative Code enforcement system wherein Special Magistrates are authorized to hold
hearings and impose fines, liens, and other non -criminal penalties against violators of City and
County Codes and Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Section 30-36 of the City Code, entitled "Appointment of Special
Magistrates," provides for the appointment of a Chief Special Magistrate to fulfill the above -
referenced duties; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-36 of the City Code, the appointment of the Chief
Special Magistrate is established upon the City Commission's acceptance, by a majority vote, of
the recommendation for appointment by the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager hereby recommends reappointing Annette Epelbaum
Cannon, Esq., as Chief Special Magistrate for the City of Miami Beach, for a term commencing
on February 24, 2026, and ending on August 23, 2026; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-36, the Chief Special Magistrate is authorized to
appoint, upon ratification of a majority vote of the City Commission, such other Special
Magistrates as may reasonably be required to conduct the necessary hearings;
WHEREAS, if reappointed, Annette Epelbaum Cannon, Esq., seeks the ratification by a
majority vote of the City Commission of her reappointment of Enrique Zamora, Esq. and
MaryAnne Lukacs, Esq., as Special Magistrates based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities to
perform as Special Magistrates; and
WHEREAS, all other matters set forth within Chapter 30 of the City Code, including,
without limitation, Sections 30-37 and 30-38 regarding compensation and duties of the Special
Magistrates, shall continue to apply and remain in full force and effect; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Special Magistrate and each Special Magistrate shall be
prohibited from engaging in practice where they represent a client in a manner adverse to the
interests of the City of Miami Beach, and shall further be prohibited from lobbying the City during
their service with the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Section 30-36
of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, concerning the reappointment of Annette Epelbaum
Cannon, Esq. to serve as Chief Special Magistrate, for a term commencing on February 24,
2026 and ending on August 23, 2026; that the Mayor and City Commission hereby ratify the
Chief Special Magistrate's reappointment of Enrique Zamora, Esq. and MaryAnne Lukacs, Esq.
to serve as Special Magistrates; provided further that the Chief Special Magistrate and Special
Magistrates shall be authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens, and other non -criminal
penalties against violators of City and County Codes and Ordinances; and further incorporating
all other matters set forth within Chapter 30 of the City Code including, without limitation,
Sections 30-37 and 30-38 thereof, concerning the compensation of the Special Magistrates.
PASSED and ADOPTED this r day of F-ebYk4r r 2026.
ATTEST:
7- FEB 0 9 2026
Rafael L Granado, City Clerk
Steven Meiner, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAAAI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, Clerk
DATE: February 5, 2026
TITLE: REAPPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ANNETTE
EPELBAUM CANNON, ESQ., TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE,
FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2026 AND ENDING ON
AUGUST 23, 2026; RATIFYING MS. CANNON'S REAPPOINTMENT OF
ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ. AND MARYANNE LUKACS, ESQ. AS SPECIAL
MAGISTRATES; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT CHIEF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
CANNON AND HER APPOINTED SPECIAL MAGISTRATES SHALL BE
AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS, AND OTHER
NON -CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE CITY AND
COUNTY CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND FURTHER INCORPORATING ALL
OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 30-37 AND 30-38 THEREOF,
CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL
MAGISTRATE AND THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATES.
2. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND REAPPOINTING, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 102-356 OF THE CITY CODE, ANNETTE EPELBAUM CANNON, ESQ.,
ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ., AND MARYANNE LUKACS, ESQ. (CHIEF SPECIAL
MAGISTRATE AND SPECIAL MAGISTRATES REAPPOINTED AND RATIFIED
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. ), AS THE CITY MANAGER'S
"DESIGNEE" UNDER SECTION 102-356 OF THE CITY CODE; SAID
DESIGNATION COMMENCES WITH MS. CANNON'S TERM AS CHIEF SPECIAL
MAGISTRATE ON FEBRUARY 24, 2026 AND ENDING ON AUGUST 23, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommending the reappointment of Annette Epelbaum Cannon as Chief Special Magistrate.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Pursuant to Section 30-36 of the City Code, upon prior recommendation of the City Manager, the
City Commission, by a majority vote, may appoint a Chief Special Magistrate, who shall be
authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens, and other noncriminal penalties against
violators of City or County codes and ordinances. The Code stipulates that the Chief Special
Magistrate shall be an individual who shall have been determined by the City Manager and City
Attorney to have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform as Chief Special Magistrate.
ANALYSIS
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As previously determined by City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico that Annette Epelbaum Cannon,
Esq., possesses the knowledge, skill, and attributes to perform as Chief Special Magistrate, and
in consultation with City Clerk Rafael E. Granado, City Manager Carpenter recommends
reappointing Ms. Cannon as Chief Special Magistrate. Ms. Cannon possesses the knowledge,
skills, and attributes to undertake this important role. Attached are two Resolutions providing for
the reappointment by the City Commission of Ms. Cannon. The first Resolution reappoints Ms.
Cannon as Chief Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the
City Code; the second Resolution reappoints Ms. Cannon to hear appeals from citations and
violations or denials, suspensions, and revocations of certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102
of the Miami Beach City Code. Language has been added to the Resolutions prohibiting the Chief
Special Magistrate and each Special Magistrate that she appoints from engaging in practice
where they represent a client in a manner adverse to the interests of the City of Miami Beach,
and from lobbying the City during their service with the City. Ms. Cannon was initially appointed
as the Chief Special Magistrate for the City of Miami Beach during the City Commission Meeting
on July 24, 2024, with her appointment taking effect on August 24, 2024.
Ms. Cannon is a highly accomplished legal professional deeply rooted in Miami Beach, Florida.
After obtaining her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida College of Law in 1990, she
embarked on a career marked by a dedication to public service and legal excellence. Ms.
Cannon's academic achievements include graduating magna cum laude from Florida State
University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Communications, earning Phi Beta Kappa
honors in 1986.
Ms. Cannon is certified as a Circuit Court and Family Court Mediator, specializing in foreclosure
mediation and civil litigation. Her mediation expertise spans over two decades, during which she
has mediated over 5,000 cases across various legal domains, including workers' compensation,
employment discrimination, and bankruptcy mortgage foreclosures.
Since April 2014, Ms. Cannon has served as a Special Magistrate for the City of Miami Beach,
where she presides over cases involving building, zoning, and planning violations. Her role
requires a thorough understanding of the Miami Beach Code and a commitment to maintaining
the City's standards.
In addition to her responsibilities as a Special Magistrate and mediator, Ms. Cannon operates her
own successful practice, Annette Cannon, PA. Her firm focuses on circuit civil mediations and
includes appointments as Guardian Ad Litem in mortgage foreclosure actions.
Ms. Cannon's professional affiliations are extensive and include memberships in the Florida Bar,
the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, and the Miami Beach Bar Association, where she
serves as a Board Member. She is admitted to practice in the United States District Court,
Southern District, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Beyond her legal career, Ms. Cannon is actively involved in her community. She serves as a
certified substitute teacher for Dade County Public Schools and holds a position on the board of
Temple Beth Sholom's Sisterhood in Miami Beach. Fluent in Spanish, she is able to serve a
diverse clientele and engage effectively with Miami Beach's multicultural population.
Annette Epelbaum Cannon's career achievements and community contributions underscore her
deep commitment to Miami Beach. Her legal acumen, coupled with a passion for mediation and
public service, positions her as a respected figure in both the legal profession and the Miami
Beach community she proudly calls home. A copy of Ms. Cannon's resume is attached.
Pursuant to Section 30-36 of the City Code, if reappointed, Ms. Cannon seeks the ratification by
a majority vote of the City Commission of her reappointment of MaryAnne Lukacs, Esq. and
Enrique Zamora, Esq. as Special Magistrates.
MaryAnne Lukacs, Esq.
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MaryAnne Lukacs, Esq., is a distinguished legal professional with a deep-rooted connection to
Miami Beach, Florida. She earned her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in
Miami and has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1988. Her educational background also
includes a Bachelor of Science in Education from Florida International University and an
Associate of Science from Miami Dade Community College.
Ms. Lukacs' career spans over three decades, marked by her expertise as a Special Magistrate
for the City of Miami Beach since 2014. In this role, she presides over hearings concerning
violations of Miami Beach Codes and Ordinances, providing fair adjudication through testimony
and written findings. Before this, she served as a General Magistrate and Child Support Hearing
Officer for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, handling paternity issues and child support enforcement
from 2005 to 2012.
Her extensive legal career includes positions such as Special Master for the City of Miami,
Hollywood, and West Miami, where she similarly oversaw hearings on municipal code violations.
Ms. Lukacs has also practiced law at Lukacs & Lukacs, P.A., specializing in eminent domain,
general civil law, and family mediation. Her earlier roles include serving as Police Legal Advisor
and Assistant City Attorney II for the City of Miami Beach, where she advised on legal matters
and municipal law issues.
MaryAnne Lukacs has made significant contributions beyond her legal practice, including
volunteer work with organizations such as Foster Care Review, Inc. and Lawyers for Children
America, where she advocates for children's rights within the dependency system. She has also
been involved in education, teaching at Miami Dade Community College and the University of
Miami Paralegal Programs.
Ms. Lukacs' dedication to her community extends to her roles on various boards, such as Casa
Valentina, Inc., and her past involvement with Foster Care Review, Inc. Her commitment to legal
excellence and community service has been recognized through awards like The Douglas M.
Halsey Award for Volunteer Service in 2005.
Throughout her career, MaryAnne Lukacs has exemplified leadership and expertise in Miami
Beach's legal landscape, making enduring contributions to both the legal profession and the
community she serves. A copy of Ms. Lukacs' resume is attached.
Enrique Zamora, Esq.
Enrique Zamora, Esq., is a distinguished attorney renowned for his expertise in Elder Law,
Probate and Guardianship administration, and Estate Planning. With a career spanning over three
decades, he has made a significant impact on the legal profession through his practice, teaching,
and leadership roles. Beginning as a founding partner at Perez-Abreu, Zamora, Hillman & Martin-
Lavielle, PA in 1987, Mr. Zamora specialized in Probate and Guardianship litigation, Elder Law,
and Estate Planning. His career continued to evolve with the establishment of the Law Offices of
Enrique Zamora in Coral Gables, Florida, where he focused on similar areas until 2000. Currently,
as a partner at Zamora, Hillman & Villavicencio in Coconut Grove, Florida, Mr. Zamora continues
to excel in Elder Law, Probate and Guardianship administration, Trust Administration and
Litigation, and Estate Planning.
Appointed as the Chief Special Magistrate for the City of Miami Beach on April 23, 2014, Enrique
Zamora played a pivotal role in overseeing the Special Magistrate system. He supervised two
Special Magistrates and presided over hearings involving building, zoning, planning, and code
violations under the City of Miami Beach Codes and Ordinances. His responsibilities included
administering oaths, taking testimony, making written findings of fact, and entering orders,
ensuring fair adjudication and enforcement of the City's regulations.
In addition to his legal practice, Enrique Zamora is deeply committed to legal education. He serves
as an Adjunct Professor of Law at St. Thomas University School of Law and the University of
Florida Levin College of Law, where he imparts knowledge in Elder Law and Guardianship. His
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dedication to education also extends to chairing the Professional Guardianship Program at Miami -
Dade Community College from 1998 to 2004, during which he made significant contributions to
the development of future guardianship professionals.
Enrique Zamora's expertise is further underscored by his representation of Cuban National heirs
in U.S. probate proceedings, a role for which he has been licensed by the Office of Foreign Assets
Control (OFAC) since 1995. He holds certifications as a Florida Bar Board -Certified Elder Law
Attorney and a Florida Supreme Court -Certified Civil Mediator, highlighting his proficiency in Elder
Law and alternative dispute resolution.
Throughout his illustrious career, Enrique Zamora has received numerous accolades, including
multiple listings in Florida Super Lawyers Magazine and the Pro Bono Award from the Dade
County Bar Association and the 11th Judicial Circuit, in recognition of his dedicated Guardianship
services.
Enrique Zamora earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law,
graduating Cum Laude in 1985. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Florida
International University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of
Florida. Enrique Zamora is an active member of The Florida Bar, the National Academy of Elder
Law Attorneys (NAELA), and the Dade County Bar Association, among others. His career is
marked by a profound dedication to Elder Law, Probate and Guardianship administration, and
education, continuing to shape the legal profession and benefit the community he serves. A copy
of Mr. Zamora's resume is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordi nce re wire a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
$70,725.00 — Account number: 011-0210-000312-03-400-579-00-00-00
CONCLUSION
Ms, Cannon, Ms. Lukacs, and Mr. Zamora have the knowledge, demeanor, skills, and abilities, to
perform in their Special Magistrates roles. Upon approval by the City Commission, they will serve
this City with honor and distinction, and their appointments will best serve the interests of the City.
As such, the subject Resolutions should be adopted.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Proiect?
Ire
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Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Clerk
Sponsor(s)
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Reappoint Chief Special Magistrate, Annette Epelbaum Cannon, 2/24/26-8/23/2026. CC
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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ANNETTE EPELBAUM CANNON
MIAMI REACH, FLORIDA, 33139
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF LAW, Gainesville, Florida. J.D.
May 1990.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY. Tallahassee, Florida.
B.A. in Political Science, minor in Communications, G.P.A. 3.8. Graduated
Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in December 1986.
CERTIFIED CIRCUIT COURT MEDIATOR, Tallahassee, Florida. 1998 to
date; CERTIFIED IN FORECLOSURE MEDIATIONS.
CERTIFIED FAMILY COURT MEDIATIOR, Tallahassee, Florida. 2010 to
date.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR CITY OF MIAMI BEACi , Miami Reach,
Florida. From Apri12014 to date. Chief as of August 2024. Areas of cases heard
include building, zoning and planning.
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE, FOR CITY OF FT. LAUDERDALE, Ft. Lauderdale.
Florida. From January 2024 to April 2025. Area of cases heard include building,
zoning and planning.
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR TOWN OF BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, Florida.
From January 2025 to March 2025. Areas of cases heard include building, zoning
and planning.
THE MEDIATION GROUP, North Miami Beach, Florida.
Private Mediator from February 2017 to date. Areas of mediation include
Workers compensation, Employment Discrimination, Mortgage Foreclosures,
Bankruptcy Mortgage Foreclosures and general civil litigation.
For scheduling please call (954) 474-8700.
RESOLUTION SOLUTION, North Miami Beach, Florida.
Private Mediator from February 2016 to February 2017. Areas of mediation
include Workers compensation, Employment Discrimination, Mortgage
Foreclosures, Bankruptcy Mortgage Foreclosures and general civil litigation.
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CENTER FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION, North Miami, Florida.
Private Mediator from February 1998 until February 2016. Areas of mediation
include Workers compensation, Employment Discrimination, Mortgage
Foreclosures, Bankruptcy Mortgage Foreclosures and general civil litigation.
Mediated over 5000 cases.
ANNETTE CANNON PA, Miami, Florida. Sole practitioner from February 1998
until present. Areas of practice include circuit civil mediations, Bankruptcy
Foreclosure mediations, Guardian Ad Litem appointments in Mortgage
Foreclosure Actions.
ARRICK & PEACOCK, PA., Miami, Florida.
Associate from September 1997 until February 1998. Areas of practice include
workers compensation and labor.
ARRICK, LEVINE & PEACOCK, PA, Miami, Florida.
Associate from September 1994 until September 1997. Areas of practice include
workers compensation and labor.
MARLOW, CONNELL, VALERIUS, ABRAMS, ADLER, PA.. Miami, Florida.
Associate from March 1993 until September 1994. Areas of practice include
workers compensation and labor.
WAMPLER, BUCHANAN & BREEN, P.A., Miami, Florida.
Associate from September 1990 until March 1993. Area of practice includes
labor, health care, family and general civil litigation.
LEGAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT,
admitted 1992.
FLORIDA BAR MEMBER, admitted 1990.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT, admitted 1990.
WORKERS COMPENSATION SECTION OF FLORIDA BAR, presently.
FLORIDA ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL MEDIATORS, presently.
MIAMI BEACH BAR ASSOCIATION, Historian, presently.
NON -LEGAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FOR DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS, Miami, Florida, approved 2007.
JEWISH WOMEN'S CIRCI.E, Miami Beach. Florida, board member.
'I EMPLE BETH SE1Ot.OM, Miami Beach, Florida, Sisterhood Board member.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
FI.UFNT in Spanish
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MARYANNE Lu<ACS, ESQUIRE
malukacsAbellsoulh,net; 305-790-3782
EDUCATION and:ERTIFICATIONS
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida
Juris Doctor, 1988
Florida International University, Miami, Fbnda
Bachelor of Science in Education, 1977
Miami Dade Community College, Miami, Florida
Associate of Science, 1975
The Florida Bar, 1988
Certified Family Law Mediator, 1994 - 2023
Certified County Court Mediator, 1994 - 2023
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, 201) - 2023
Real Estate Broker, 2002
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Special Magistrate, City of Miami Beach, Florida 2014 - present
• Preside over hearings for violations of City of Miami Beach Codes and Ordinances, administer oaths, take testimony, make
written findings of fact, and enter Orders.
General Magistrate and Child Support Hearing Officer, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, October 2005 — October 2012
• Preside over hearings referred by the Court on issues of paternity, establishment, modifications and enforcement of child
support, prepare Reports and Recommended Orders.
Special Master, City of Miami, Florida 1999 — 2005
• Preside over hearings for violations of City of Miami Codes and Ordinances, administer oaths, take testimony, make written
findings of fact, and enter Orders.
Special Master, City of Hollywood, Florida January 2000 — July 2003
• Preside over hearings for violations of City of Hollywood Codes and Ordinances, administer oaths, take testimony, make
written findings of fact, and enter Orders.
Special Master, City of West Miami, Florida 2000 — 2003
• Preside over hearings for violations of City of West Miami Codes and Ordinances, administer oaths, take testimony, make
written findings of fact, and enter Orders.
Attorney, Lukacs & Lukacs, P.A., Miami, Florida November 1994 - 2007
• Eminent Domain, General Civil Law, Family Mediation
Attorney, Marcus and Associates, P.A„ Miami, Florida February 1994 - November 1994
• Family Law, General Civil Law
City of Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida
Police Legal Advisor, October 1991- February 1994
• Handled employee related issues such as hiring, discipline and terminations
• Advised all police officers and staff on current trends in the law
City of Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida
Assistant City Attorney 11, April 1990 - October 1991
• Represented the City in Nuisance Abatement Board and Cede Enforcement Board Hearings
• Handled employee related issues including unemployment compensation appeals, personnel board appeals and disciplinary
actions for all City of Miami Beach employees
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• Handled municipal law issues including bonds, transactions and contracts
• Served as counsel for the Marine Board, Convention Center Advisory Board and Art In Public Places Committee
Law Clerk, The Honorable George E. Orr, Eleventh Judicial Ci-cuit. May 1985 - August 1985
• Performed all duties of a law clerk as well as assisted in the streamlining of the procedures for filing and review of pleadings
and motions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Diversity in the Legal Profession Symposium sponsored by The Florida Bar, April 16, 2004 — April 17, 2004
Chair
• Designed program, organized and assisted in panel selectpns, planning and research
• Compiled and presented report to The Flonda Bar Board o- Governors
Foster Care Review, Inc., 1996 — 2005
Volunteer Panel Chair
• Review cases of children who have been removed from their homes to determine if reasonable efforts are being made to
secure a safe, permanent placement for those children
• Make findings as to compliance of all interested parties
• File recommended orders with the Court
Lawyers for Children America, -
Volunteer Attorney
• Provide representation to children in the dependency system
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida
Director of Admissions/Assistant Director of Admissions May 1987 - April 1990
St Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida
Assistant Director of Student Affairs, July 1987 - July 1988
Miami Beach Recreation Department, Miami Beach, Florida
Recreation Leader, Recreation Director and Supervisor, February 1980 - August 1984
INSTRUCTION AND TEACHING
Miami Dade Community College Paralegal Program, Miami, Florida
Assistant Professor, Fall 2000 — Summer 2001
• Business Law, Torts, Real Estate
University of Miami Paralegal Program, Miami, Florida
Instructor, January— December 1989
• Legal Interviewing and Investigation and Legal Writing
Florida International College Paralegal Program, Miami, Florida
Instructor, Summer 1988
Wills and Trusts
Notre Dame Academy, Miami, Florida
Teacher, August 1979 - May 1981
• English and Physical Education
Dade County Public Schools, Miami, Florida
Teacher, August 1978 — June 1979
• Special Education and Physical Education
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS11PS AND POSITIONS HELD
Recipient of The Douglas M. Halsey Award for Volunteer Service, 2005
Committee Member, Chief Justice's Advisory Committee for the 2005 Tobias Simon Pro Bono Awards
Committee Member, Chief Justice's Distinguished Judicial Service Award 2005
Board Member, Casa Valentina, Inc., 2006 to present
Board Member, Foster Care Review, Inc., 2005 to 2010, 2012-2022
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ENWQUE ZAmoRA, EsQ.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
ZAMORA, Hivi.MAN die VIL.L.AVICENCIO
3006 Aviation Avenue, Penthouse 4C, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 - 2000 - present
Areas of Concentration: Bider Law, Probate & Guardianship administration, litigation
and mediation, Trust Administration & Litigation, Estate Planning.
LAW OFFICM OF FNRIQUE ZAMORA
1102 Ponce do Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, Florida 33134 -1997 - 2000
Areas of Concentration: Eider Law and Probate & Guardianship litigation, Trust
Administration, Estate Planning, Real Estate.
P .Hp.z-AnkF;U, ZAMORA, HILLMAN & MARTIN-I.AYIFLL.li, PA
901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 1►502, Coral Gables, FL 33134 - 1•'armding Partner, 1987 -
1997
Areas of Concentration: Probate & Guardianship litigation, Elder Law, Trust
Administration, Estate Planning, Corporate, Contract and Business Law and related
litigation; Real Estate.
LRGAL ACTIvnus
Member of the Fxecutive Council of the Elder Law Section
Law School Liaison for the F.ider Law Section
Guardianship Task Force - Elder Law Section Representative
Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach
Special Magistrate over Baker Act proceedings & Marchman Act proceedings
Court Appointed Attorney-Ad-Litem for Cuban National heirs, lla Judicial
f ircuit of the State of Florida, !Miami -Dade County - Probate Division
Past Chair of the Eider Law Section of the Florida Bar
Past director of the Florida State Guardianship Association
Past director of the Foundation for Indigent Guardianship
Member and former chair of the Probate & Guardianship Committee of the [Jade
County Bar
Former Chair of the Grievance Committee I I'" D of the Florida Bar
Past Chair of Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar
TEACI"G ACTIvITTCS
St. Thomas University School of Law - 2004 - praTent.
Adjunct Professor of I aw - Bider Law and Guardianship
University of Florida Levis College of Law - 2015 - present
Adjunct Professor of IAw - Rider I aw
Miami -Dade Comm. College -Professional Guardianship Program- 1998 - 2004
Lead Instructor & P:anninP Committee Chair of the course for Professional Guardians
University of Miami - Koubek Center - September 1989 - 1998
SCLIoot. or CONMUtNG STUDIES
Adjunct Professor of Business Law
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SPECIALTY PRACTICE
Represent Cuban Nationals heirs in I.S.A. probate proceedings. Licensed by the Office
of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) since t995 to repre.,cnt Cuban Nationals and approved
by the Cuban Ministry of Justice to represent Cuban citizens in conjunction with Bufete
Internacional of Havana, Cuba.
CERTIFICATION
Florida liar Board Certified in Elder Law
Florida Supreme Court Certified Civp Mediator
HONORS AND AWARDS
Super Lawyers list, by Florida Super lawyers Magazine as a top attorney in Florida for
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016
Top Lawyers of South Florida 2013, 2014 & 2015
St. Thomas University School of Law - Outstanding T'caching Award - 2013.
St. Thomas University School of Law - SBA - adjunct professor award 2014
Pro Bonn Award from the Dade County Bar Association and the I Ith Judicial
Circuit 2008 For Guardianship services rendered.
Put Something Back - Richard C. Milstein Excellence Award - 2007
SEMINARS/PRESENTATIONS
Florida State Guardianship Association- 28th Annual Conference:
Speaker
Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association
Interested Person: A Legal Chameleon and Pitfalls to Avoid in Guardianship Practice
Jury 2015
Essentials of Elder Law
Speaker
Offered by the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar -.January 15, 2015
Dade County Put Something Back - Fees, Fees and More Fees
Speaker
Offered by the Dade County Bar Association - January 15, 2014
Elder tAw Section - Annual Review - Guardianship
Speaker
Januar-
y 18, 2014
Elder Law Section - Essentials of Elder Law
Speaker
January 17, 2014
16—AtinUAL UNPROGRA.M-"MFF,T THY. EXPERTS'
Speaker
Offered by the Academy of Florida Eider Law Attorneys
October I1, 2013
The Probate Team 2013 - Closing Guardianshilm into Estates
Speaker
Offered by the Florida Legal Education Association - ()etcher 4, 2913
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15' ANSI IAL UVPRO(:RAM—"MFv.r rHE FxPERTS"
Speaker
Offered by the Academy of Florida Eider Law Attorneys
December :5, 2012
Florida State Guardianship Association- 25th Annual Conference:
Speaker
Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association
4-hour Initial Examining Committee training
March 2012
Florida State Guardianship Association- 24th Annual Conference: Solving the
Mysteries of Guardianship- .Speaker
Offered by the Fiorida State Guardianship Association- July 2011
Personal Trust Fiduciay Training
Offered by Morgwi Keegan University - Speaker
April 5, 2011
Probate & Guardianship: A View from the Bench and Bar
Offered by the Dade County Bar Association Probate & Guardianship Committee and
Legal Aid/Put Something Back -Speaker
March If. 2011
Ender Law Certification Ftam Review Course B Evew Chair
Offered by tale Florida Bar January 2011
Elder Law Section Annual Retreat- Program Co -Chair
Offered by the Florida Bar- October 2010
2010 Florida State Guardianship Annual Conference
Elder Law Certification Exam Review Course
Offered by the Florida Bar -.Speaker
January, 2010
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - SCHOOL OF LAW
CORAL GABLEs, FLORIDA
JUR1$ DocTOR D£GR6£ 1985, CUM 1AUD£ - May 1985
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
MIAxti, Fi ORIDA
n14STFROFBt,'SINESSADAC,VIS7RATIO.,, 1975
MASTER OFSCIEVCEisA0N.4GE.NE%7, (Accounting & Taxation) 1981
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
GA1NESVII.I.E, FLORIDA
BACH6I.On OP SC 1F.,VC'IN F.1.f'C7RxA1. RNGIN£F.RIm-, 1971
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
The Florida Bar
Executive Committee of the Llder Law Section - Florida Bar (past chair)
The Real Property, Probato and Trust Law Section - Florida Bar
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NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys)
AFELA (Academy of Florida E1dcr Law Attorneys)
(lade County Bar Association
Cuban American nar Association
Florida State Guardianship Association - former board member
South Florida Guardianship Association - past President
PUBLISHED WORKS
St. Thomas law Review
Long Term Care Insurance: A Life Raft for Baby Boomers
Volume 26, Fall 2013 — Issue 1
St. Thomas Law Review
Examining Committee Reports as a Basis to Dismiss Petitions to Determine Incapacity: A
Question of Admissibility and Evidentiary Relevancy
Volume 25, Summer 2013 — Issue 3
St. Thomas lAw Review
Impact of the Cuban Embargo on Inheritances by Cuban Nationals
Volume 24, Summer 2012 — Issue 3
Elder Law Advocate -
Two out of three reports and you're cxrt - nut should you be?
Volume XX, No. 3 - Fali 2012
Elder Law Advocate -
The right to bear arms as a removable right in incapacity proceedings
Volume XIX B No. 1 B Spring 2011
Elder law Advocate-
The issue of standing in guardianship litigation
Volume XVIII B No. 3 B Fall 2010
Elder Law Advocate -
Me use of the Baker Act and its aitcrnativen
Volumc XVII B No. 3 B Fall 2009
Elder Law Advocate -
Dealing with foreign wards and their investments
Volume XVI - Volume Two - Winter 2008
Florida Journal of International Law, University of Florida [.'via College of Law -
'Obstacles Encountered Representing the Interests of Cuban Nationals in the American
Courts" - Spring 2003 Volume XV Number 3.
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