Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-14-2010 Special-City Attorney Condidates — reading text

IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL AND SECONDARY REPRESENTATIVES QUALIFICATIONS L CURRICULUM VITAE OF ATTORNEYS 3 WORKLOAD PROXIMITY OF OFFICE S POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FEES AND CHARGES PROPOSAL SIGNATURE S PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES 7 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 10 0 Copyright  IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL AND SECONDARY REPRESENTATIVES The primary representative to provide professional legal services to the City would be: Hayward Dykes, Jr., Esquire Florida Bar Association ID Number: 0560162 Partner of Conerly, Bowman & Dykes There are no known schedule conflicts that would lead to ongoing unavailability of the primary representative. The secondary representatives to provide professional legal services to the City would be: J. Bruce Bowman, Esquire Florida Bar Association ID Number: 0781959 Partner of Conerly, Bowman & Dykes Lamar A. Conerly, Jr., Esquire Florida Bar Association ID Number: 0998397 Partner of Conerly, Bowman & Dykes Levin F. Bracken, Esquire Florida Bar Association ID Number: 0039611 Associate of Conerly, Bowman & Dykes Page 1 of 19  QUALIFICATIONS The attorneys of Conerly, Bowman & Dykes have the following qualifications and experience to provide legal services to the City: Hayward Dykes, Jr. —Mr. Dykes has been practicing law in the State of Florida since 2002, with a portion of his practice in the area of municipal law. He has actively worked with the City of Mary Esther as a City attorney for the past four years. In addition to attending City Council meetings, he regularly attends Code Enforcement Meetings. In working with the City of Mary Esther, he has knowledge and experience with land use law, zoning ordinances, Florida' s Sunshine Laws and public records requests. He is also familiar with comprehensive planning, personnel issues and amendments of ordinances. In addition to municipal law, Mr. Dykes is responsible for general litigation, personal injury, real estate, criminal defense, bankruptcy and business files. Mr. Dykes is a good standing member of The Florida Bar, U. S. Middle District of Florida, U. S. Northern District of Florida, and U. S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Florida. J. Bruce Bowman — Mr. Bowman been practicing law for over 22 years and has vast experience in many different areas of law. Through the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust, he has represented several local governmental entities including several members of the Fort Walton Beach Police and Fire Departments, Cinco Bayou, City of Valparaiso, Town of Jay and Jackson County. He also held the position of the City Code Enforcement Magistrate for the City of Valparaiso for several years. His effective communications and ability to present ideas in writing and in person have led him to deliver results for his clients. Mr. Bowman is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, as well as a Certified Civil Mediator and is a good standing member of The Florida Bar, Florida Municipal Attorneys Association, U. S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, U. S. Middle District of Florida and U. S. Northern District of Florida. Y Lamar A. Conerly, Jr. —Mr. Conerly has over 34 years of experience in dealing with governmental entities. Prior to moving to Florida in 1993, Mr. Conerly practiced in the State of Mississippi. During his practice there, he had over twelve years of experience as the City Attorney for Hazlehurst, Mississippi. While employed at the Law Offices of J. Jerome Miller, Mr. Conerly represented the City of Fort Walton Beach at Code Enforcement Meetings and Community Redevelopment Authority meetings, as well as representing the City of Crestview. Since 1995, he has been the city attorney for Mary Esther, Florida. During this time, Mr. Conerly has earned knowledge over a broad stream of legal issues including zoning, planning, community development and community redevelopment. He has been asked to provide legal opinions on a multitude of issues, from municipal to corporate law issues. Mr. Conerly is a good standing member of The Florida Bar, Florida Municipal Attorneys Association, Mississippi Bar, Fifth Circuit Federal Court, Eleventh Circuit Federal Court and the U. S. Supreme Court. Page 2 of 19  Levin F. Bracken — As an associate of the firm, Mr. Bracken has been licensed to practice law in Florida since 2007. In working with municipal clients, Mr. Bracken has experience working with Florida' s Sunshine Laws, public records laws and attending various council meetings. He hasfamiliarity in drafting ordinances, resolutions, amendments, contracts and various legal opinions to a variety of clients. Mr. Bracken is also well versed in real estate and business transactions, and general civil litigation. He is a good standing member of The Florida Bar and the Tennessee Bar. For your convenience, a Curriculum Vitae has been attached for each attorney of our firm. Page 3 of 19  HAYWARD DYKES, JR. P. O. Box 6944 4481 Legendary Drive Destin, FL 32550 Office: 850- 837 -5118 hdykes@destin- law.com EXPERIENCE CONERLY, BOWMAN & DYKES, LLP, Destin, FL Partner August 2007 -Present Construction, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and General civil litigation. Responsible for cases in Federal and State courts throughout Northwest Florida. Attorney for City of Mary Esther and City of Mary Esther Code Enforcement Board. Prepared and argued motion, hearings, and trials in State and Federal Courts. Responsible for development of new clients and building of practice in Northwest Florida. LAW OFFICES OF LAMAR A. CONERLY, P. A., Destin, FL Litigation Associate 2006- August 2007 Construction, personal injury, business, and general civil litigation. Responsible for preparation and review of lease agreements, construction contracts, and property sales. Handled duties as attorney for City of Mary Esther City Council meetings and attorney for City of Mary Esther Code Enforcement Board. Prepared and argued motion, hearings, and trials in County and Circuit Court. RATHEL LAW GROUP, Orlando, FL Senior Attorney, Tampa Office 2005 -2006 Responsible for cases in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Responsible for client communication and consultations. Responsible for new client intake and client updates. Prepared and argued motions, administrative hearings, and trials in State and Federal Court. 6TH STATE ATTORNEY' S OFFICE, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Clearwater, FL Assistant State Attorney 2002 -2005 Involved as lead trial attorney or second chair in over 40 trials. Former Lead Trial Attorney responsible for criminal filing decisions and supervision of up to 5 attorneys. Responsible for all areas of trial preparation from depositions to witness consultations. Member DUI Vehicle Manslaughter Squad. Responsible for case loads of up to 200+ files. Page 4 of 19  U.S. ATTORNEY' S OFFICE, MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, Fort Myers, FL Summer Intern Summer 2001 Handled research projects for both civil and criminal divisions. Drafted responses, motions, and research memoranda. Assisted with criminal trial involving over 1 million in fraudulent wire transfers. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF LAW, Oxford, MS 38677 Juris Doctor 1999 -2001 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, FL 32306 Bachelor ofScience -Criminology 1996 -1998 BAR ADMISSIONS/ ACTIVITIES /COMMUNITY SERVICE Voted as one of Florida Trend' s 2010 Florida Legal Elite " Up & Comers" Author of Protecting Your Business, Survival in a Competitive Market, VIE Magazine, Spring 2010 Member, Florida State Bar, 2002 -Present Member, U. S. Middle District of Florida, 2002 -Present Member, U.S. Northern District of Florida, 2006 -Present Member, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Florida, 2009 -Present Member, Okaloosa- Walton County Bar, 2006 -Present Member, Destin Rotary Club, 2006 -Present Member, Moot Court Board, 2001 Member /Historian, Phi Delta Phi International Honors Legal Fraternity, 2000 -2001 Member, Public Interest Law Clinic, 2000 -2001 Member, Environmental Law Society, 1999 -2001 Member, Destin Forward Leadership Class, 2008 -2009 Deacon, South Walton Baptist Church, 2009- Present Page 5 of 19  J. BRUCE BOWMAN CONERLY, BOWMAN & DYKES, LLP 4481 Legendary Drive, Suite 200 Destin, Florida 32550 850) 837 -5118 bbowman& destin -law. com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2007 to CONERLY, BOWMAN & DYKES Destin, Florida Present Senior Partner Civil litigation, real estate and corporate transactional law. Responsible for the litigation section serving clients in Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa, Escambia and Bay counties. Focusing on complex civil litigation in the areas of municipal liability, real estate, and business torts, as well as the preparation of real estate contracts and corporate documents. October 2004 to CLARK PARTINGTON HART Destin, Florida August 2007 Head ofLitigation Section ( Destin) Civil litigation, real estate and corporate transactional law. Responsible for the litigation section in the Destin office of large Northwest Florida law firm serving clients in Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa, Escambia and Bay counties. Focusing on complex civil litigation in the areas of municipal liability, real estate, and business torts, as well as the preparation of real contracts and corporate documents. March 2003 to BOWMAN LAW FIRM, LLC Niceville, Florida October 2004 Sole proprietor