High School Real Estate

Christopher F. Zacarias

****A Salzedo Street ● Miami, FL 33134 ● 305-***-**** ● ********@***.***

BAR MEMBERSHIP

Admitted to Florida Bar, October 2010

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Florida Certified Building Contractor, Lic# CBC1256154

Florida Certified Roofing Contractor, Lic# CCC1328442

Real Estate Sales Associate, Lic# SL3071014

Licensed Mortgage Broker, Lic# MB0856658

EDUCATION

Florida International University College of Law Miami, FL

Juris Doctor, May 2010

University of Florida Gainesville, FL

Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, December 2006

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Miami, FL

High School Diploma, May 2003

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Holland & Knight, LLP Miami, FL

Law Clerk, Land Use and Zoning Division, Spring 2010

Worked on a variety of land use issues for builders and developers in all aspects of land use law,

through all phases of the development process. Assisted attorneys in obtaining zoning approvals,

subdivision approvals and building permits for a gym and a charter school. Researched topics in

environmental law, administrative law and land use law. Wrote memoranda regarding

responsibilities of owners of contaminated land and deference given to agencies for zoning approvals.

City of Miami – Office of the City Attorney Miami, FL

Legal Intern, Fall 2009

Worked on a variety of substantive legal matters including civil litigation, land use litigation, appellate law

and commercial litigation. Drafted ordinance that required certain individuals to implement a recycling

program. Drafted motion to dismiss against a plaintiff in Federal Court. Drafted legal memoranda,

summary judgments, motions to dismiss, and other legal pleadings and motions. Reviewed Miami 21 for

conflicts and legal interpretation. Familiar with Miami 21 and Zoning Ordinance 11000. Reviewed

declarations, deeds and covenants for form and accuracy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dade Contracting, Inc. Miami, FL

Company Qualifier, January 2007 – Present

Fulfill all duties imposed by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation on qualifiers.

Oversee all demolition, drainage, and paving projects and ensure that all fieldwork is being completed in

accordance to architectural and engineering plans. Coordinate different crews and schedule all sub-

contractor trades on the field. Enforce safety procedures during all phases of construction. Report on status

of operations, equipment, policies and procedures.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in written and oral Spanish.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Cuban American Bar Association

American Bar Association

Belen Jesuit High School Alumni Association

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