6/07 to Present
Albert J. Lazo, P.A.Miami, Florida, Sole Practice. Currently I represent domestic and international clients and companies in negotiating, structuring and completing complex corporate transactions involving domestic and foreign public and private companies, and domestic and international tax planning. In addition, I advise my clients with regards to corporate structuring, finance, legal issues and risks associated with real estate contracts, mergers and acquisitions and other complex deal structures.
4/04 to 05/07
Azur International, Inc. / Azur Holdings, Inc.,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, General Counsel/Director/ Corporate Secretary. Lead attorney on commercial real estate projects and corporate transactions with an aggregate value of over $400 million; Provided advice to corporate management on matters related to the company's compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and development of proper corporate governance policies; Researched, analyzed and advised corporate management with respect to investments and activities in the U.S. and abroad, including issues relating to corporate law, contract law, labor laws, product development, licensing and manufacturing; Prepared mergers and acquisitions documentation involving domestic and foreign public and private companies; Reviewed, drafted and negotiated agreements that complied with the company's policies and risk tolerance profile; Established employment policies and handled day-to-day employee matters, complaints, claims and non-compete issues.
2/2000 to 4/04
Richards & Polansky, P.A.,
Miami, FL, Associate. Represented domestic and international clients in negotiating, structuring and completing complex corporate transactions involving domestic and foreign public and private companies, and domestic and international tax planning; Represented both sellers and purchasers in mergers and acquisitions with an aggregate value of over $300 million; Drafted memoranda and other legal documents on foreign laws and international treaties in Spanish and English; Negotiated and drafted manufacturing, licensing, supply, distribution and acquisition agreements, letters of intent, offering memoranda and related ancillary documents for corporate transactions in English and Spanish; Prepared Uniform Franchise Offering Circular, corresponding franchise agreement and ancillary documents; developed franchise regulations and franchise manuals; assisted in negotiations with, and presentations to, potential franchisees.
6/99 to 2/2000
John G. Shieley, P.A.,
Miami, FL, Associate. Represented private individuals and companies in commercial and labor disputes; Prepared for, attended and handled depositions, oral arguments, pre-trial motions and pre-trial conferences; Attended and participated in arbitration; proceedings and negotiated settlement agreements. |
8/96 to 5/99
Nova Southeastern University Law School, Ft. Lauterdale, FL
Juris Doctor (J.D.) May 1999. Activities:
Hispanic Law Student Association, President; Business Law Student Associations;
International Law Journal
8/91 to 12/95
University of Florida Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(Major: Finance: Minor: Communications), December 1995
Honors: Deans List: Departmental Honors
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 Professional
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Business, Real Property and International Law Sections, Dade County Bar, American Bar and Cuban American Bar Associations, Belen Jesuit Alumni Association |
| Fluent in English and Spanish (reading, speaking, and legal drafting) |
