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MARrrZA ALVAREZ, P.A.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
4000 POND PE LEON, SMITE 470
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146
TELEI Hot'& (30S) 379-4301
FA' srmo..E (305) 379-4493
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November 15, 2012
Maritza Suarez
Procurement Supervisor
City of Miami Purchasing Department
944 SW 2ndAvenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Re: Code Enforcement Magistrate
Dear Ms. Suarez, . .
Thank you for your time and patience regarding my application for the Code
Enforcement Magis%ate Position. As requested, attached please find a; recommendation
Ietter from attorney Sean Cleary.
Moreover, please note that I have no reason to believe that my appointment as
Code Enforcement Magistrate would create any current or future potential conflict of
interest My firm, Maritza Alvarez P.A., and the firm of which 1 am a partner, Alvarez
Rodriguez -Fonts, LLP, do not have any past or existing financial or contractual
relationships with the City of Miami or any of the City's representatives, elected officials
or employees.
If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
yrom the desk of
MARITZA ALVAREZ
November 2, 2012
City of Miami Code Enforcement Division
Miami Riverside Center
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 4th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Re: Code Enforcement Magistrate Position
Dear Commission Members,
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the Code Enforcement Magistrate Position.
For the last couple of years, I have had the opportunity to serve as a Magistrate for the City of
Miami, both for Code Enforcement and Waste Management. I have found my experiences as a
magistrate rewarding.
For your review, enclosed please find the Certification Statement, resume, letter of good
standing from the Florida Bar, and a recommendation letter. Two additional recommendation
• letters will follow shortly.
I hope to have an opportunity to continue to serve the City of Miami as a Magistrate.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. •
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1817 vicanciyy Avenue Miami Tforida 33133 ulI one (786) 256-0116
Certification Statement
Please quote on this form, if applicable, net prices for the item(s) listed. Return signed original and
retain a copy for your files. Prices should include all costs, including transportation to destination. The
City reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of this submission. Prices should be firm for a
minimum of 180 days following the time set for closing of the submissions.
In the event of errors in extension of totals, the unit prices shall govem in determining the quoted
prices.
We (I) certify that we have read your solicitation, completed the necessary documents, and propose to
furnish and deliver, F.O.B. DESTINATION, the items or services specified herein.
The undersigned hereby certifies that neither the contractual party nor any of its principal owners or
personnel have been convicted of any of the violations, or debarred or suspended as set in section
18-107 or Ordinance No. 12271.
All exceptions to this submission have been documented in the section below (refer to paragraph and
section).
EXCEPTIONS:
We (I) certify that any and all information contained in this submission is true; and we (I) further certify
that. this . submission is madewithout prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any
corporation, firm, or person submitting a submission for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or
service, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. We (I) agree to abide by all tents and .
conditions of this solicitation and certify that I am authorized to sign this submission for the submitter.
Please print the following and sign your name:
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Certifications
Legal Name of Firm:
1--t 'ritot J Z P 'A•
Entity Type: Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, etc.
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Year Established:
Office Location: City of Miami, Miami -Dade County, or Other
CD. 64-t3LES
Occupational License Number:
598-DOS CmDc) 8T- 6025 o4:` S+ (C6)
Occupational License Issuing Agency:
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Occupational License Expiration Date:
Respondent certifies that (s) he has read and understood the provisions of City of Miami Ordinance No.
10032 (Section 18-110 of the City Code) pertaining to the implementation of a "First Source Hiring
Agreement.": Yes or No
Do you expect to create new positions in your company in the event your company was awarded a
Contract by the City? Yes or No
N a
In the event your answer to question above is yes, how many new positions would you create to
perform this work?
Please list the title, rate of pay, summary of duties, number of positions, and expected length or duration
of all new positions which might be created as a result of this award of a Contract.
lot pr,
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MARITZA ALVAREZ
4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 470
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Telephone (305) 379-4301
Facsimile (305) 379-4453
Electronic mail: maritza@alvarezrodriguezlaw.com
Experience
2007-Present ALVAREZ RODRIGUEZ-FONTS, LLP.
4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 470 Coral Gables, Florida
Partner - Co -manage a civil and criminal law practice.
-Oversee day to day operations of the firm, promote and
procure new business.
-Represent clients in litigation and trial work.
-Respond to administrative and court hearings,
take depositions, draft pleadings and argue motions..
2004-2006
ZUMPANO PATRICIOS & WINKER
999 Ponce de Leon Blvd., PH 1110, Coral Gables, Florida.
Income Partner
- Chief of criminal Law Division.
Lead trial counsel for all matter related to criminal
law. Delegated and supervised associates handling
criminal law cases.
-Researched and drafted briefs and memorandums in the
area of Health Care Law.
2001-2007 MARITZA ALVAREZ, P.A.
4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 470, Coral Gables, Florida
Sole Practitioner
-Built client base for legal practice in the area of State and
Federal. criruinaLlaw
-Participate as lead counsel in numerous State and
Federal jury trials
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1997-2001
2002- Present
-Research and draft Motion and Legal briefs on numerous
issues of criminal law
LAW OFFICE OF BENNET H. BRUMMER
PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE ELEVENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
1320 N.W. 14th Street, Miami, Florida
Assistant Public Defender
-Managed caseload in excess of 200 cases in Felony, Juvenile
and County Court
-Participated as lead counsel in 23 jury trials and 35 bench
trials.
-Conducted depositions, contested evidentiary hearings,
and complex motions.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Appointed by Circuit Family Court Judges to represent
and protect the interest of child witnesses
-Interview parties, review pleadings, analyze reports
-Make recommendations to the Court regarding the best
interest of the child.
2010-2012 CITY OF MIAMI CODE ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE
- Presided over hearings related to areas of code
enforcement.
- Entered orders of Judgment in matters relating to City of
Miami Code of Ordinances.
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Education
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor May 1997
Moot Court Board
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's of Arts in Criminology
Golden Key National Honor Society
August 1994
Professional. Florida Bar October 1997
Admissions
United States District Court
for the Southern District of Florida April 1999
Community
Associations City of Miami Code enforcement Board- Past member
KiwanisClub Of Little Havana -
Professional
Associations Cuban American Bar Association
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Awards/
Recognitions Recognized as "Best of the Bar" 2003, 2004, 2005,
By the South Florida Business Journal 2006, 2007, 2008
2009, 2010, 2011,
2012
Recognized as an "Up and Comer"
By the South Floricla Legal Guide 2004, 2005, 2006,
2007, 2008, 2009
Recognized as "Top Lawyer"
By the South Floricla Legal Guide 2010, 2011,2012
Languages Fluent in Spanish
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JOHN F. HARKNESS, JR.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
State of Florida
County of Leon
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The Florida Bar
651 EAST JEFFERSON STREET -
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 82399-2300 850/561-5600
W W W.FLORIDABAR..ORG
In Re: 120870
Maritza Alvarez
4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Ste. 470
Coral Gables, FL
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the duly appointed custodian of membership records of The
Florida Bar.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that the records in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court of
Florida indicate that said attorney was admitted to practice law in the State of Florida on October
1, 1997.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that the records in the office of The Florida Bar indicate that the above
attorney is an active member of The Florida Bar in good standing.
Dated this 1 IVh day of September, 2012.
Willie Mae Shepherd
Supervisor, Membership Records
The Florida Bar
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ALVA. _EZ RODRIGUEZ-FONTS, LLP.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
A Partnership of Professional Associations
Maritza Alvarez, P.A.
Oscar Rodriguez -Fonts, P.A.
November 1, 2012
City of Miami Code Enforcement Division
Miami Riverside Center
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 7th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Dear Sir or Madam:
4000 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 470
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Telephone (305) 379-4301
Facsimile (305) 379-4453
Re: Maritza Alvarez / Code Enforcement Magistrate Position
This letter is in support .of Maritza Alvarez's confirmation for appointment to serve as a
Special Master on the City ofMVlianii's Code Enforcement Division.
Let me say from the outset that Maritza is not only my law partner but a good personal
friend, as well. While this may well seem to cloud my objectivity in evaluating her for the
purpose of this recommendation, it has two advantages: 1) it means that I know her on a
professional and personal level; and 2) it makes me expect more from her.
Maritza is a hilly intelligent individual that possesses exceptional legal skills and
experience. These qualities have proven invaluable to our clients and the success of our firm.
Maritza is also a very motivated and determined individual that exhibits a genuine commitment
to her work. I have always been impressed by Maritza's seriousness, maturity and courteous
temperament. She appears to be a no-nonsense sort of individual, steadfast in her goals with
serious intent.
In addition to her legal career, Maritza is someone who takes time to give back to our
community. This is evident by her involvement in organizations such as Guardian Ad Litem, the
Kiwanis of Little Havana and the City of Miami Code Enforcement Board.
Throughout the course of Maritza's legal career, she has demonstrated an unshakable
integrity and concern for the downtrodden as well as the common principles of justice and
fairness. This is one of the qualities that I most admire about her and I am certain would make
her an excellr t fit —for any judiciary position. Given these aforementioned qualities —it —is no
wonder why Maritza maintains a highly regarded reputation among her peers.
Maritza Alvarez / Code Enforcement Magistrate Position
November 1, 2012
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In your deliberations, I hope that this letter will be of assistance in your evaluation of
Maritza's application for the position of Special Master for the City of Miami's Code
Enforcement Division. Without reservation, I urge you to give her every consideration.
Jack R. Blumenfeld, P.A.
Gables International Plaza
2655 LeJeune Rd., Suite 700H
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: 305-670-3311 Email: jack@papajack.net
Fax: 305-670-7003
November 2, 2012
re: Maritza Alvarez
To Whom it May Concern:
I understand that Maritza Alvarez has applied for the position of Code Enforcement
Magistrate in the City of Miami. I write this letter in support of her appointment.
I have known Maritza for close to eleven years, professionally, as well as personally. She
is an outstanding attorney who has constantly demonstrated her skills in trial, as well as in
counseling people in legal matters. Her knowledge and experience would insure quality in this
position.
Additionally, I know Maritza to be an extremely ethical person who is guided by the
highest principles. She is highly respected by her peers and known as a friendly warm individual.
I ; ghly recommend her for this position, with no hesitation.
JA . BLUMENFELD
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LAW OFFICES OF • ,
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PROFESSIONAL AsSoCIATtON
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November 14, 2012 ,
• City ofMiarai Code Enforcement Division
Miami Riverside Center • •
.414 SAY. 2°d Ave., 7 Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Re: MtiritzaAlvarez /Cade Rnforeement 1llugifitrate Position.
To• Whom it May Concern: .
i ha.ve known Maritza• Alvarez forten years personally and professionally. Maritzaand I have
worked together representing clients, she helped nie try a case in federal cotut, and she has
represented n i inerous clients .that 1 have, •a.ndcontinue, to-refer'to her over the years. Each time I'
send her anew. client, 1 am rewarded with. the lie-ws • that she not only •represented the person
effectively and .obfaiz ed a great result, hat also was courteous, lci'nd; and respectful. •
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Tn'nay humble opinion, Maritza has all'the.necessaty skills to serve.as•an effective.Ivlagistrate.
She is honest, hardworking, -highly intelligent, wiling to do whatever is necessary to research
even-cinmplicated issues to ensure that she takes the correct.position (as she has done for many
.years as a successful. criminal. and civil attoPiey), arad, most importantly, Maritza is. dedicated to
serving cute legal. profession.at the highest level. 1'.believe that .Magistrates must stxive•for the
• utmost in integrity in both•their professiozial.and personal 'lives. Maritzt does. both.- She is very
knowledgeable aboiii the Java} willing to undertake in-depth legal research, and is able .to v; ite,
compelling legal briefs that; are. clear and coget t. 'Her judgment is sound 'and she is an
independent iblaker who *is, able' to make a difficult decision -and stand by It notwithstanding ,
serixtiny: She is. a good listener, who *also. asks theto4 questibn,s before cumin; to'herwell;
rcasoned'decisions. • On.the personal side, Maritza is also a great mother, who Inaiutains:a family
offfour; including two.boys, by being very' organized; loving and .dedicated to doing the best for
her•'family. Maritza is also concerned • about and very involved. With our community here in
Miami. Since-i'have known ber;'Maritza. has go -fen re involved in numeious projects to:1 elp •
those who are less fortunate,
'There is no doubt in.my mind that Maritza. would be, a great additions to the City of Miami and •
would serve this. position veil. If 1 can pion de any further info matioxi, please do not hesitate to .
contact me, . . • •