• 2006 Valor Award by The American Diabetes Association
• Honored by Florida Legal Elite, 2004, 2005, 2006
• Highlighted in “Settlements and Verdicts for 2001,” Florida Lawyer and Miami Business Review, as Co-Counsel for Trustee
• Recognized by the National Law Journal as one of its Lawyers of the Year for 2000, as Member of Gore Legal Team
• Named one of South Florida’s Top Lawyers in South Florida Legal Guide (2001-2005)
• Selected as Miami’s Best Lawyer for 1998 by the New Times
• Named as Plaintiff’s Counsel in Big Suits, The American Lawyer (Summer, 1988)
• AV Rated by Martindale–Hubbell

Commendations and Awards from Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and a dozen other federal and local law enforcement organizations for outstanding public service during 1993 through 1996.

• Public Service Commendation from Dade County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (1998)
• Special Award from Chief Judge, Dade Circuit Court, for Special Leadership in Providing Pro–Bono Legal Services (1991)
• Dade County Legislative Commendation for Service as “Most Innovative, Inspiring and Invigorating President of the Dade Bar” (1991)
• Black Lawyers Award for Support and Commitment to Influence Positive Changes in the Legal Community and In Promoting the General Welfare of All Citizens (1991)
• Legal Services Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Delivery of Legal Services to the Poverty Community (1990)
• Dade County Lawyers Most Productive Young Lawyer (1985)
• Most Productive Young Lawyer in Florida, Florida Bar Young Lawyers (1984)

DADE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
President (1990-1991)
President–Elect (1989-1990)
First Vice President (1988-1989)
Second Vice President (1987-1988)
Secretary (1986-1987)
Treasurer (1985-1986)
President, Young Lawyers Section (1984-1985)
Chairman, Law Week (1981)

THE FLORIDA BAR
Legislation Committee (1991-1992)
Rules of Civil Procedure Committee (1985-1987)

THE FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION
Director (1995-1996)
Legal Assistance to the Poor Committee (1991-1996)

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