Leon Firtel
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with a proven track record of facilitating dispute resolution and delivering fair, informed decisions across various legal settings, including a significant tenure at the State of Florida. Skilled in legal expertise and decision-making, adept at multitasking and guiding parties to amicable solutions. Demonstrates exceptional ability to analyze complex legal scenarios and achieve results.
Overview
58
58
years of professional experience
Work History
Mediator and Self-employed Property Umpire
Salmon & Dulberg Dispute Resolution
01.2015 - Current
- Educated participants on the mediation process and its benefits over traditional litigation methods;
- Guided negotiations and conversations towards problem solving and ultimately dispute resolution;
- In Umpire Cases, was the deciding vote in evaluating a property loss;
Circuit Court Judge
State of Florida
01.1997 - 12.2014
- Served in the Civil, Criminal, and Family Divisions of Court;
- Presided over numerous jury and non-jury trials and thousand of adversarial hearings resulting in decisions that were required to move the case towards trial or some other ultimate resolution;
- Determined proper sentencing, monetary fees and damages to be paid on basis of case facts and established guidelines.
- Reviewed legal documents and memos to make determinations on pre-trial issues, motions, and final rulings;
Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami
12.1982 - 09.1996
- Delivered timely and accurate legal advise to the client who was the City Manager, a Department head and at times, the City Commission or a specific Commissioner;
- Specialized in litigation matters including civil rights, negligence, commercial litigation, and others on an as needed basis;
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Supervised junior attorneys , paralegals and support staff to ensure proper and efficient case management;
- Prepared, reviewed and analyzed legal document for compliance with applicable laws and for use in litigation matters.
Attorney in Private Practice
Self, With Others, and as Associate
10.1972 - 12.1982
- Represented clients in trial and pre-trial proceedings including preparation of pleadings, deposition, hearings before the court, negotiations with opposing counsel, preparation and review of documents and legal research;
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transaction;
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
Stockbroker
Bache & Co,. Walston & Co.
01.1967 - 09.1970
- Met and collaborated with existing and prospective clients to ascertain financial goals and provide recommendations on investment solutions.
- Researched companies and prepared presentations for management and prospective buyers.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida06.1972
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Marketing, And Economics
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida04.1966
Skills
- Decision making demonstrating a legal basis, professionalism and fairness
- Ability to bring parties to a resolution
- Legal expertise
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Mediator and Self-employed Property Umpire
Salmon & Dulberg Dispute Resolution
01.2015 - Current
Circuit Court Judge
State of Florida
01.1997 - 12.2014
Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami
12.1982 - 09.1996
Attorney in Private Practice
Self, With Others, and as Associate
10.1972 - 12.1982
J.D. - Law
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Marketing, And Economics
University of Florida
Stockbroker
Bache & Co,. Walston & Co.
01.1967 - 09.1970
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