RANDALL L
Randall L. Gilbert, ESQ.
15700 Northwest Seventh Avenue • Miami, FL 33169
(DADE) (305) 769-3000 • (FAX) (305) 769-0203
E-MAIL GILBERTR@
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LICENSES: FLORIDA BAR LICENSED ATTORNEY 1999 – PRESENT
U.S. Southern District of Florida 2000 – Present
U.S. Northern District of Florida 2000 – Present
State Certified Master Plumbing Contractor 1993 – 2005
Realtor, State licensed 2005 – Present
HONORS: Passed test in 2005 for Board Certified Construction Litigator
Awaiting Florida Bar’s review for eligibility.
National Institute of Trial Advocacy Award Feb. 2003
NOTABLE CLIENTS: American Ammunitions; All Points Contracting; Best Affordable Construction; Bradford Plumbing; Cevacon; Cumber Investment Group; F&L Developers; HA Cumber; Magna Casa; One Stop Home Improvement; RJ Builders; S&T Builders; Tri-County Plumbing; Tye Holdings.
NOTABLE APPEALS: S and T Builders v. Globe Properties, Inc., 909 So.2d 375 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005) (Contractor that filed equitable Lien against Owner’s property was entitled to an evidentiary hearing before judge could require contractor to post lis penden bond, but bond may include attorney fees); Tri-County Plumbing Services v. McKahand, (Fla. 17th Jud. Cir. 2004) (Contractor entitled to notice and opportunity to cure alleged defects, and where owner failed to comply with contractual notice, award in favor of Owner was reversed). Cooper City v. Tri-County Plumbing Services, (Fla. 17th Jud. Cir. 2002) (Prevailing small businesses may recover up to $15,000.00 in attorneys' fees and costs from ordinarily soverign immune city, which wrongfully issued $100.00 code violation.); Kendall Country Estate, Inc. v. Pierson, 826 So.2d 1002, (Fla. 3rd DCA 2001) (Striking attorney fee award where motion requesting attorney fees and costs was not filed within 30 days of verdict, even though Judge failed to enter Judgment until 35th day)
PUBLICATIONS: Inside Construction. Sun Times, Nov. 14, 2005
LEGAL EXPERIENCE: Law Offices of Randall L. Gilbert P.A. Miami, FL
Partner Jun. 2000 – Present
The firm services, counsels, and advises the construction industry, including contractors, sub-contractors, design professionals, manufacturers, and material suppliers. Primarily dealing with contract claims, disputes, avoidance, and resolution together with State and Federal litigation, arbitration, business law, and real estate issues. Typical claims include licensure, foreclosures, claims of lien, DBPR complaints, bidding, delays, construction defects, contract preparation and negotiation.
Ferencik, Libanoff, Brandt, Bustamante & Williams Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attorney May 2000 - May 2001
Same as above. Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contracts, Corporate Law, Appeals.
Mager & Associates, P.A. Miami, FL
Attorney Jan. 1999 – Apr. 2000
Writing appellate briefs, highly skilled, thorough and determined in legal researching, preparing and filing motions and pleadings in commercial cases, covering pretrial conferences, hearings, and mediations, drafting of extensive multi-party contracts, formed corporations and LLCs.
Law Offices of Haley, Sinagra, and Perez, P.A. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Law Clerk Feb. 1999 - May 1999
▪ Working regularly drafting pleadings and memos for ten-member firm specializing in complex commercial litigation. Rotated through every department, assisting with representing creditors in bankruptcy, international contracts, negotiable instruments, bailments, liens, land disputes, and foreclosures. Managed own billable hours.
Law Offices of Kenneth D. Stern, P.A. Boca Raton, FL
Law Clerk Jul. 1998 - Jan. 1999
▪ Composing motions, memorandums of law, and quick reference outlines used at hearings for a sole practitioner until he was appointed as Circuit Court Judge in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County.
AquaTech International Systems, Inc. Miami, FL
Corporate Legal Intern Mar. 1998 - Aug. 1998
▪ Responding to Article X Section 16 of the Florida Constitution, banning commercial net fishing off Florida coasts, by lobbying and meeting with Economic Development Offices in five South Florida counties to accept and finance aquaculture as the quintessential industry for replenishing Florida’s seafood supply.
▪ Researching private letter rulings and negotiating with county bond counsels to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds (Private Activity Bonds) to finance the project.
▪ Securing federal farm subsidies, tax incentives, matching wages for welfare-workers, university grants, and county reimbursements for all impact, permit, variance, and water management fees.
▪ Exploring leasing programs, Farmer-Mac mortgaging, private placements, and Federally guaranteed Business & Industry loans through the USDA.
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida Miami, FL
Judicial Intern for Leon M. Firtel & Ellen J. Morphonios Summer 1997
▪ Attending trials, researching case law, summarizing motions, and drafting Orders.
LEGAL EDUCATION: Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University
▪ GPA: 3.188/4.00, top 20%.
▪ Honors: Dean’s list, Moot Court Honors Society, Pro-Bono Honors Program.
▪ Activities: SBA 3rd year Representative, ATLA competitor, ABA.
▪ Awards: Insurance and Bankruptcy Book Awards, Negotiations Award.
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Florida 1995 -1996
Major: Jewish Studies, B.A.
Minors: Microbiology and Psychology.
University of Miami 1993 -1995
Student Government: Presidential Advisory Board, Executive Board.
WVUM Radio Station: FCC Licensed, Business Director, Promotional Director.
Awards: Exemplary Leadership and Student Involvement.
Peer Advisor: Nomination based on Scholastic achievement.
Sigma Chi Fraternity: Fund Raising Chairman.
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|Randall L. Gilbert, (Member) born Miami, Florida, January 22, 1975; admitted to bar, 1999, Florida; 2000, U.S. District Court, Southern and |
|Northern Districts of Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.A., 1996); Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center (J.D., |
|1999). Recipient, National Institute of Trial Advocacy Award, 2003. Certified Master Plumber, Florida, 1993. Member: Broward County |
|Construction Lawyer's Association (Vice Chairman); Broward County Bar Association; Broward County Young Lawyers Association (Past Director). |
|Practice Areas: Construction Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Contracts; Corporate; Appeals. Email: Randall L. Gilbert |
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The Law Offices of Randall L. Gilbert, P.A. practices in the following areas of law: Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contracts, Corporate Law, Appeals. Firm Profile: The Firm counsels the construction industry primarily dealing with State and Federal litigation and arbitration. Typical claims include licensure, construction liens and bonds, DBPR complaints, bidding, delays, defects, contract preparation and negotiation. Firm Size: 2 Representative Clients:American Ammunition, Inc.; All Points Contracting; HA Cumber Investment Group; F&L Developers; Magna Casa Developers; S&T Builders; Superior Pools; Tye Holdings.
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