DAVID POLLACK
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RESUME:

DAVID H. POLLACK, ESQ.
david@davidpollacklaw.com
540 Brickell Key Drive Suite C-1
Miami, FL 33131
Telephone: 305-372-5900
Facsimile: 305-372-5904
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Licensed Florida Attorney

EXPERIENCE:

THE LAW OFFICE OF DAVID H. POLLACK, LLC, Miami, FL
Founder and Senior Partner, May 1995-present
Specializing in complex commercial and personal injury litigation, appeals, and litigation support, with an emphasis on personal injury, maritime, and employment litigation and mediation. Tried many cases in state and federal court. Handled more than 50 appeals in the Third and Fourth District Courts of Appeals, the Florida Supreme Court, and The United States District Court for the Eleventh Circuit. The firm is AAV@ rated by Martindale Hubbell.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Coral Gables, FL
Legal Research and Writing Instructor, 1992-1996
Taught legal writing and research to first year law students. Assisted in preparing assignments and curriculum, as well as supervising and preparing students for moot court arguments.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI
Instructor in English, 1988
Taught composition and English to undergraduate students at the University of Michigan.

CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT, P.A.,
Washington, DC Summer Associate, 1991
Prepared legal memoranda on a variety of legal issues.

PHILLIPS ACADEMY, Andover, MA
Faculty Member -Andover Summer Session, 1985-1990
Taught courses in English literature and composition to college-bound high school students. Supervised and trained teaching assistants. Prepared and designed curriculum for writing and literature courses.

EDUCATION:

THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Coral Gables, FL
Juris Doctor received May, 1992 
     Honors: The University of Miami Law Review - Articles and Comments Editor
     Order of the Coif, Dean’s Merit Scholarship

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Fine Arts, English, May, 1989

HARVARD COLLEGE, Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in History and Literature, May, 1985
     Activities: The Harvard Crimson - Editor
     Phillips Brooks House, Big Brother Program

COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Mediator, ATD Mediation, 2006-present; Member, Florida Bar Maritime Law Section, 20042005; Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Miami, Volunteer, 1992-2001; Legal Services of Greater Miami, Board Member, 1999-2001; Harvard College Schools Committee

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS:

Lipcon, Margulies & Alsina, P.A.; Hickey Law Firm, P.A.; Poinciana Island Yacht & Racquet Club Condominium Association; Cypress Village Condominium Association; Little Farm Properties, G.P.; United Teachers of Dade; Terra Group International; Comvest Export Finance Co.; Kendar Realty, Inc.

NOTABLE APPELLATE DECISIONS:

W.R. Grace & Co. v. Waters, 638 So.2d 502 (Fla. 1994) establishing bifurcated proceedings for claims involving punitive damages.

Flores v. Carnival Corp., 47 F.3d 1120 (11th Cir. 1995) holding that tips are included in calculation of seaman's wages for maintenance and cure.
 
Carlisle v. Carnival Corp., 864 So.2d 1, rev. granted, 904 So.2d 430 (2005) certifying question of whether cruise line may be held vicariously liable for the negligence of a ship's physician to Florida Supreme Court as one of "great public importance."

Vega v. CSCS Int’l, 795 So.2d 164 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2001) holding that no cause of action exists for spoliation of a human body.

Rand v. Hatch, 762 So.2d 101 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2000) pre-suit screening requirements of Florida Medical Malpractice statute do not apply to claim against shipboard physician.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Admitted to practice in The Supreme Court of Florida, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida; Certified Circuit Civil & Family Mediator, Florida Supreme Court; Certified Mediator - United States Postal Service; Licensed Florida Real Estate Salesperson