Ronald E



Ronald E. Kaufman, Esquire Phone: (954) 673-2344, e-mail: arguendo2@

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Education:

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Coral Gables, Florida

Juris Doctor

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Boca Raton, Florida

Bachelor of Arts

Physiology degree with emphasis on Exercise Science

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Tampa, Florida

Associates Degree

Relevant Work Experience:

Law Offices of Gilbert & Kaufman, P.A.

Partner:

Construction Litigation: counsel, and advise the construction industry, including contractors, sub-contractors, design professionals, manufacturers, and material suppliers; contract claims, disputes, avoidance, and resolution; State and Federal litigation; and arbitration. Typical claims include licensure, foreclosures, claims of lien, DBPR complaints, bidding, delays, construction defects, contract preparation and negotiation. Real Estate transaction/ litigation: counsel, and advise developers, builders, sellers, purchasers and owners of commercial and residential real estate; lease negotiation and enforcement; title insurance; acquisition, development and disposition; real estate financing; quieting title; closings; negotiations; land use; foreclosures; and drafting, negotiation and enforcement of real property contracts and agreements. Commercial Litigation and Business Law: counsel, and advise small business owners, directors, partners, individuals; formation of corporations, partnerships and other business entities; drafting of contracts and other business documents.

Law Offices of Randall L. Gilbert, P.A.

Associate Attorney:

Same as above. Construction Litigation; Real Estate transactional/ litigation; and Commercial Litigation and Business Law.

Leiby Stearns and Roberts, P.A.

Associate Attorney:

Successfully, represented contractors, subcontractors, sureties, owners, design professionals and material suppliers. Representation includes the following areas: Florida construction law compliance, construction contract drafting, negotiation, and administration; dispute avoidance, and construction dispute resolution by mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Investments Limited

In-House General Counsel:

Handled the structuring and implementing commercial and residential real estate acquisitions and dispositions; the review and drafting of purchase/sale contracts, leases; loan transactions; quiet title issues; negotiating settlements; zoning, use, and permitting issues; residential and commercial landlord/tenant matters; reviewing title reports, surveys, and site plans; structure and implement corporate acquisitions; defending against subcontractors' claims and removing subcontractor's liens; collections; corporate governance; as well as manage all outside counsel complex litigation and discovery matters.

Haley, Sinagra, Paul & Toland, P.A.

Associate Attorney:

Concentrate in the following areas of law: Real Estate litigation including the representation of developers, builders, sellers, purchasers and owners of commercial and residential real estate, real estate financing, quieting title, real estate transactions/negotiations, land use, real property foreclosures and document drafting. Commercial and Construction litigation involving breach of contracts, construction defects, surety bonds, banking and financial institutions, leasing transactions, foreclosures, replevins, condemnation, unfair competition, employment contracts, restrictive covenants and product liability matters. Collections litigation including collection of commercial debts for both domestic and foreign lending institutions, corporations, receivers and liquidators. Commercial and Business Law including the formation of corporations, partnerships and other business entities, drafting of contracts and other business documents, structuring and documenting commercial transactions involving domestic as well as international trade and investments. Serve as outside corporate counsel to various business institutions. Business Counseling and Bankruptcy including counseling of creditors and troubled commercial enterprises, business reorganization, debtor/creditor representation, business liquidations and bankruptcy litigation.

The Law Offices of David J. Stern, P.A.

Associate Attorney:

Successfully, represented major national mortgage lenders in litigating contested real property foreclosure and replevin actions. Manage a caseload of 500+ active files. Directly interacted with large corporate clients. Handled approximately 80 hearings per month across the state of Florida. Extensive court experience. Familiar with: RESPA; FDCPA; SSCRA; TILA; Condo Association Law; County, State, Federal, Personal, and Business lien laws; Bankruptcy law; Commercial and Residential Real Estate law; as well as other related Real Estate issues.

Manchester Technologies, Boca Raton, Florida

Law Clerk--Florida In-House Corporate Counsel:

Streamlined commercial account receivables through aggressive debt collection practices. Handled legal and market research. Drafted and reviewed: legal pleadings, internal corporate memos, strategic partnership agreements, sales agreements, cease and desist letters, service agreements, consulting agreements, company press releases, payment plan agreements, demand letters. Handled major vendor compliance issues. Handled corporate employment issues. Worked on company's 2001 national advertising campaign.

Ratiner & Glinn, Miami, Florida

Summer Associate Intern:

Reviewed and briefed client files. Performed legal research. Drafted legal pleadings. Prepared legal research memorandum. Observed and reviewed: depositions, client interviews and attorney negotiations. Successfully collected and analyzed evidence.

Courts

• Admitted to practice in Florida State Courts

• Admitted to Practice in New York State Courts

• Admitted to the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

• Admitted to the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

• Admitted to the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida

• Admitted to the United States District Court, Northern District of Florida

Professional Affiliations

• Member of the Florida Bar

• Member of the New York Bar

• Member of the Broward County Bar Association

• Member of the Dade County Bar Association

• Member of American Bar Association

• Member of Put Something Back a volunteer Pro Bono program

Other

• State of Florida Bonded Notary

• Successfully completed the University of Miami School of Law's Litigation Skills program

• ACE Licensed and Certified Personal Trainer - Inactive

• Academic Internship, Hollywood Memorial West Hospital, Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, (1995)

Summary of Professional Services

• • Representation in all phases of the litigation

• Construction Litigation

•• Mechanics lien defense

•• Foreclosure and non-foreclosure alternatives (deeds in lieu, workouts and receiverships)

•• Contract and other legal document preparation and review

•• Representation for property owners, managers, individuals, and businesses

•• Representation in both commercial and residential property matters

•• Preparation and review of commercial and residential leases, financing documents, purchase and sale agreements, and many other real estate documents

•• Residential and commercial real estate transactional matters

•• Escrow and title matters

•• Breach of lease and other post-possession litigation

•• Commercial Collections

•• Judgment Collections

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•• Corporate Governance

•• Regulatory compliance

•• Prosecution and defense of restraining orders and other injunctive relief

•• Unfair and unlawful business practice defense

•• A focus on minimizing risk and maximizing return

•• Risk management, strategy development, and settlement negotiations

•• Mediation, arbitration, trial and post-trial matters

•• Timely progress and status reports to keep you informed on the status of your case

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