Academic grounding in law, public administration, and health care administration. Over 40 years of practical experience in governmental relations, securities law, business and administration. Over 45 years of hands on real estate experience.
Attorney at Law
1979 to Present
General private practice of law. Representative clients include Florida High Speed, a consortium of multi-national corporations brought together to prepare a bid for the Florida High Speed Rail project, VRS, a Florida Corporation marketing a unique sewage sludge disposal process targeted to municipal utilities, several for profit, both publicly traded and closely held corporations and not for profit corporations. Practice also includes the development of unique credit enhancement programs for real estate based finance transactions as well as creative commercial and business finance transactions.
Real Estate Management
1981 to present
Acquired, rehabilitated, managed and leased residential single family, condominium properties, multi-family properties and commercial properties.
American Title & Trust, LLC
President, 2000-2008
Real Estate Title Company, conducted real estate closings, title research, loan documentation review, and various real estate title and loan related issues.
Data Management Associates, Inc.
President, 1993 to 2014
Majority owner and COO of innovative Contract Operations Company focused on municipal utility operations, and municipal wireless broadband networks. Gross annual revenues from operations exceed $1.5 Million. Oversaw 35 employees including 2 managers.
Alex. Brown & Sons, West Palm Beach, FL
Principal, 1994 to 1995
Investment Banker responsible for the origination and execution of new business activities and development of business plan for southeast Florida.
Prudential Securities Incorporated, Boca Raton, FL
Managing Director, 1986 to 1993
Manager of the Florida Public Finance Office. Responsible for management of professional and support staff, coordination and origination of new business activities and structuring and execution of transactions. Also responsible for development of budgets, business plans and long range planning and coordination of firm and outside resources.
William R. Hough & Co., North Palm Beach, FL
Vice President Public Finance, 1981 to 1986
Responsible for the origination of new business, structuring and execution of transactions. Limited general counsel/underwriter counsel work.
Collins, Brown, Caldwell, & Evans, P.A.
Associate and Assistant County Attorney, 1980 to 1981
Responsible for representation of various Indian River County Boards and Departments and the Indian River County Commission. Also conducted a general practice of litigation, family law and real estate.
Stetson University, College of Law
St. Petersburg, FL
Juris Doctor, December 1979
Law Review
Graduation with Honors
The American University, Washington, D.C.
Graduate School of Public Administration
Masters of Public Administration, May 1977
The American University, Washington, D.C.
School of Government and Public Administration
BS Political Science, August 1975
State Attorney's Office, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Clearwater, Florida
Prosecutorial Intern, 1979
Case intake and witness interviews, case preparation and filing, research and jury trials.
United States Department of Health Education and Welfare
Public Health Analyst Intern, 1976
Bureau of Health Planning and Resource Development. Analysis of existing health planning laws, critique and revision of existing advisory drafts, position papers and assistance in development of long term plans to assist regional, state and local review boards.
United States House of Representatives
U.S. Congressional Page, 1972
Nominated by the Chairman of House International Relations Committee, Thomas E. Morgan (D-PA). Duties included case work, general office support, assist Congressman, limited research and drafting of constituent replies.
Florida 2-20 Insurance (current)
Anthony C. Soviero, PLLC