Telephone Name Earnest Deloach, Jr. earnest@youngdeloachlaw.com

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1 APPLICATION FOR NOMINATION TO THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT (Please attach additional pages as needed to respond fully to questions.) DATE: October 21, 2013 Florida Bar.: GENERAL: Social Security.: 1. Name Earnest Deloach, Jr. Date Admitted to Practice in Florida: vember 2, 1999 Date Admitted to Practice in other States: NIA State current employer and title, including professional position and any public or judicial office. Young f?eloach PLLC- Sr. Lawyer and Co-Managing Partner 3. Business address: 1115 East Livingston Street City Orlando County Orange State FL ZIP Telephone (407) FAX (888) Residential address: City Since Telephone 5. Place of birth: Daytona Beach, Florida Date of birth: 6a. Length of residence in State of Florida: _3_9_y.._e_a_r_s 6b. Are you a registered voter? {gj Yes 0 If so, in what county are you registered? Orange 7. Marital status: ~M~a.!..'.rr~le~d!. ~ ~---, If married: Spouse s name Date of marriage Spouse's occupation If ever divorced give for each marriage name(s) of spouse(s), current address for each former spouse, date and place of divorce, court and case number for each divorce. NIA

2 8. Children Name(s) Residential address(es) 9. Military Service (including Reserves) Service Branch Highest Rank Dates N/A Rank at time of discharge Awards or citations HEALTH: Type of discharge ~ 11a. 11b. 2

3 12a. 12b Rev. I GC 3

4 EDUCATION: 1 Ba. Secondary schools, colleges and law schools attended. Schools Class Standing Dates of Attendance Degree Spruce Creek High School Top5% 9/89-5/92 HS/l.B. diploma University of Miami Top 25% 8/92-5/96 B.A. Florida State College of Law Top 50% 8/96-5/99 J.D. 18b. List and describe academic scholarships earned, honor societies or other awards. Congressional appoitnment to the U.S. Naval Academy (declined), National Achievement Scholar, Isaac Bashevis Singer (University of Miami)Full tuition scholarship, MPLE Pre Law Scholarship, Virgil Hawkins (FSU College of Law)Fellowship, Golden Key National Honor Society, Omnicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, Order of Barristers NON-LEGAL EMPLOYMENT: 19. List all previous full-time non-legal jobs or positions held since 21 in chronological order and briefly describe them. Date Position Employer Address 4

5 701 N Econlockhatchee Trail present Adjunct professor Valencia College Orlando, FL FAMU College of 201 Beggs Ave, 2006 Adjunct Professor Law Orlando, FL East Colonial Barry Univ. School Drive, Orlando, FL present Adjunct Professor of Law PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS: 20. List all courts (including state bar admissions) and administrative bodies having special admission requirements to which you have ever been admitted to practice, giving the dates of admission, and if applicable, state whether you have been suspended or resigned. Court or Administrative Body Florida Bar U.S. Federal Court - N. District of Florida 1999 U.S. Federal Court - S. District of Florida 2000 U.S. Federal Court- Middle District of Florida 2000 U.S. Supreme Court 2000 U.S. Federal Court- N. District of New York (pro hac vice) Texas (pro hac vice) 2013 Date of Admission LAW PRACTICE: (If you are a sitting judge, answer questions 21 through 26 with reference to the years before you became a judge.) 21. State the names, dates and addresses for all firms with which you have been associated in practice, governmental agencies or private business organizations by which you have been employed, periods you have practiced as a sole practitioner, Jaw clerkships and other prior employment: Position Name of Firm Address Dates September Young, van 215 S Monroe St Assenderp and #802, Tallahassee, September Law Clerk Varnadoe, P.A. FL Magnolia Drive, Daytona Beach, FL May Law Clerk Cobb and Cole, P.A August 1997 Rev. I 00209~0GC 5

6 Law Clerk, May N. Magnolia Associate August 1998; Ave., Suite 1200, Cabaniss, McDonald, June Orlando, FL Smith and Wiggins, December P.A January ctobe r 15 W. Church 2002 Street, Suite 301, Orlando, FL vember.kirwin rris, P.A July 300 S. Orange Associate 2006 Shutts and Bowen, Ave., Suite 1000, Associate LLP Orlando, FL August present; June Sole Deloach Law LLC; 1115 E. Livingston 2010-present Practitioner; Co Young Deloach Street, Orlando, FL Owner PLLC Describe the general nature of your current practice including any certifications which you possess; additionally, if your practice is substantially different from your prior practice or if you are not now practicing law, give details of prior practice. Describe your typical clients or former clients and the problems for which they sought your services. My practice is substantially civil litigation. I represent both plaintiffs and defedants in commercial, business, real estate, construction and personal injury cases. 23. What percentage of your appearance in courts in the last five years or last five years of practice (include the dates) was in: Court Area of Practice Federal Appellate 0 % Civil 97 % Federal Trial Federal Other State Appellate State Trial 10 % 0 % 1 % 88 % Criminal Family Probate Other 1 % % % ---- % State Administrative 2 % State Other 0 % % TOTAL 100 % TOTAL 100 % 24. In your lifetime, how many (number) of the cases you have tried to verdict or judgment 6

7 were: Jury? 2 n-jury? Arbitration? 3-5 Administrative Bodies? Within the last ten years, have you ever been formally reprimanded, sanctioned, demoted, disciplined, placed on probation, suspended or terminated by an employer or tribunal before which you have appeared? If so, please state the circumstances under which such action was taken, the date(s) such action was taken, the name(s) of any persons who took such action, and the background and resolution of such action. 26. In the last ten years, have you failed to meet any deadline imposed by court order or received notice that you have not complied with substantive requirements of any business or contractual arrangement? If so, please explain in full. (Questions 27 through 30 are optional for sitting judges who have served 5 years or more.) 27a. For your last 6 cases, which were tried to verdict before a jury or arbitration panel or tried to judgment before a judge, list the names and telephone numbers of trial counsel on all sides and court case numbers (Include appellate cases). Jones v. School Board of Volusia County- Orange County Circuit Court CASE NO.: CIDL Opposing Counsel: Ted Doran, Esq. and Michael Kundid, Esq. Doran, Sims, Wolfe & Kundid, 1020 W. International Speedway Blvd., #100, Daytona Beach, FL Superior Unlimited Enterprises. Inc. v. Citrus Family Medical Center LLC - Polk County County Court CASE NO.: 2010SC WH Oppposing Counsel: Christopher Desrochers. Esq Avenue G NW, Winter Haven, Florida (863) Schulte and McKnight v. Hemingway Development LLC-American Arbitration Association CASE NO.: Opposing Counsel: Ricky L. Thacker, Esq. 791 West Lumsden Road, Brandon, Florida Rev. I GC 7

8 AdvantaClean v. Anne Bradshaw - Osceola Co. Circuit Court CASE NO. Cl 06-Cl Opposing Counsel: Michael Magruder, Esq. 203 S Clyde Ave Kissimmee, FL (407) b. For your last 6 cases, which were settled in mediation or settled without mediation or trial, list the names and telephone numbers of trial counsel on all sides and court case numbers (include appellate cases). Ohle v. Wal Mart Stores, Inc. - Orange County Circuit Court CASE NO.: 2011-CA Opposing Counsel: Barbara A. Flanagan, Esq.,P.O. Box 2753, Orlando, FL (407) Crystal Albury v. Bethune Cookman University- Volusia County Circuit Court CASE NO.: CICI Opposing Counsel: Brian Rubenstein, Esq., 4301 West Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 400, Tampa, FL (813) Bank of the Ozarks v. The Plaza Land Condominium Association, Inc., et. al. - Orange County Circuit Court CASE NO CA Oppposing Counsel: Marlene L. Kirtland, Esq.,300 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL ; Michael Gay, Esq., 111 N. Orange Ave., Suite 1800, Orlando, FL ; David M. Landis Esq., 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 600, Orlando, Florida Latanya Williams v. LBS Tax Services - U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Ocala Division CASE NO.: 5:12-CV-267-0C-10PRL Opposing Counsel: Carlos V. Leach, Esq., of Morgan & Morgan, P.A., P.O. Box 4979, Orlando FL Hattie Fields- Everett v. United Auto Sales - Orange County Circuit Court CASE NO.: 2012-CA Opposing Counsel: Christopher C. Cathcart Esq, 2699 Lee Road, Suite 101 Winter Park, FL Markem, Inc., et. al. v. Erica Johnson, et. al. - Collier County Circuit Court CASE NO: 11- Rev GC 8

9 2564-CA Oppposing Counsel: Damian C. Taylor, Esquire, 2640 Golden Gate Parkway Suite 304, Naples. Fl c. During the last five years, how frequently have you appeared at administrative hearings? less than one average times per month 27d. During the last five years, how frequently have you appeared in Court? 2-3 average times per month 27e. During the last five years, if your practice was substantially personal injury, what percentage of your work was in representation of plaintiffs? 100% Defendants? - - % 28. If during any prior period you have appeared in court with greater frequency than during the last five years, indicate the period during wh ich this was so and give for such prior periods a succinct statement of the part you played in the litigation, numbers of cases and whether jury or non-jury. NIA 9

10 29. For the cases you have tried to award in arbitration, during each of the past five years, indicate whether you were sole, associate or chief counsel. Give citations of any reported cases. Sole 30. List and describe the six most significant cases which you personally litigated giving case style, number and citation to reported decisions, if any. Identify your client and describe the nature of your participation in the case and the reason you believe it to be significant. Give the name of the court and judge, the date tried and names of other attorneys involved. Jones v. School Board of Volusia County- Orange County Circuit Court CASE NO.: CIDL Opposing Counsel: Ted Doran, Esq. and Michael Kundid, Esq Judge Raul Zambrano In this case I represented a 13 year old bullied at a Volusia County middle school. The experience was significant because the litigation lasted for 3 years, with protracted discovery, numerous depositions, extensive motion practice and resulted in a 5 day jury trial - my longest jury trial to date. It was also the first time I was forced to manage the media interest and public scrutiny surrounding a trial of siginifcant community impact. Watermill Properties, Inc. v BSP/Port Orange, LLC, et.al. - Orange Co. Circuit Court CASE.: 2006 CA A001 Judge Renee Roche Opposing Counsel: Robert Rasch, Esq. In this case I represented a developer accused of breaching an oral agreement for a broker's fee. The case was significant because it represented my first time first chairing a trial for a siginificant client and with a substantial amount in controversy (greater than $100,000). Again, there were numerous discovery issues, extensive motion practice, and an important Summary Judgment ruling that framed the issues before trial. The summary judgment ruling was later appealed to the 5th DCA. AdvantaClean v. Anne Bradshaw, Osceola Co. Circuit Court CASE. :Cl Judge James Stroker Opposing Counsel: Michael Magruder, Esq. This case was siginificant because it represented my first trial after becoming a solo practitioner. I secured a $140,000 judgment for my emergeny remediation services contractor against a homeowner who received insurance proceeds but refused to pay my client I managed and precesuted the post judgment execution phase and secured full satisfaction of the judgment, including reimbursement of attorney's fees. for my client 10

11 Amwell Corporation v. Upland Development, Inc., 2004 American Arbitration Assoc. Arbitrator: unknown Opposing Counsel:Peter Carr, Esq. This was the first AAA arbitration where I was lead/sole counsel. I secured a $100,000+ award for my client from a non attorney arbitrator, and the award was confirmed by the trial court. There was also siginifcant post judgment practice, including attachment of personal property in satisfation of the judgment, post judgment attorney's fees, a second lawsuit brought against the principal of my corporate client, an appeal to the 5 1 h DCA, a subsequent trial (where I was also lead counsel} on the related matter. All matters were resloved in favor of my client. Bank of the Ozarks v. The Plaza Land Condominium Association, Inc., et. al. - Orange County Circuit Court CASE NO CA Judge Fred Lauten, Judge Alice Blackwell, Judge Lisa Munyon Oppposing Counsel: Marlene L. Kirtland, Esq., 300 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL ;Michael Gay, Esq., 111 N. Orange Ave., Suite 1800, Orlando, FL 32801; David M. Landis Esq., 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 600, Orlando, Florida This case, and the related case that was eventually consolidated, represents my most significant litigation in terms of the amount In controversary to date. I represented a commercial condominium association against the master development association regarding competing claims of breach under the condo agreement, and simultaneously a multi million dollar replevin of HVAC equipment by the financing authority. The case was litigated for mutiple years with numerous lawyers and three different Orange County Circuit Business Court judges. The case included attmepts at receivership, personal claims against board members and a bankruptcy filing prior to settlement. I was able to avoid receivership for my client, and assist with the negotiation of a global settlement for all parties. Medallion Convenience Stores, Inc. v. Wilson Capital Group, Inc. - Orange County Circuit Court CASE NO.: 09-CA Judge Fred Lauten Opposing Counsel: Claude R. Walker, Esq., P.O. Box 12500, Tallahassee, Florida This case, and a related case (together, representing millins of dollars in controversy) filed and litigated simultaneously in the rthern District of New York (requiring my pro hac vice admission) was significant in that it required the vacation of a default in the Orange County Court, and significant discovery and motion practice through summary judgment in New York for a former brokerage firm and its principals accused of various fraud-related torts regarding certain investment transactions. Rev. I GC 11

12 31. Attach at least one example of legal writing which you personally wrote. If you have not personally written any legal documents recently, you may attach writing for which you had substantial responsibility. Please describe your degree of involvement in preparing the writing you attached. I drafted the entirety of the writing attached, and performed all of the legal research associated with the same. PRIOR JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE OR PUBLIC OFFICE: 32a. Have you ever held judicial office or been a candidate for judicial office? If so, state the court(s) involved and the dates of service or dates of candidacy. 32b. List any prior quasi-judicial service: Dates Name of Agency Position Held Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing glh Judicial Circuit Officer Types of issues heard: Civil traffic infractions 32c. Have you ever held or been a candidate for any other public office? If so, state the office, location and dates of service or candidacy. 32d. If you have had prior judicial or quasi-judicial experience, (i) List the names, phone numbers and addresses of six attorneys who appeared before you on matters of substance. Phil Dunlap, Esq East Robinson Street Orlando, FL Christopher Atcachunas, Esq East Amelia Street Orlando, Florida ( 407)

13 Alain Rivas, Esq. 811 W. Mabbette St. Kissimmee, FL Kissimmee: Robert Skubiak, Esq. 611 W. Mabbette St. Kissimmee, FL Kissimmee: Eric J Dirga, Esq. PO Box 3591 Orlando, Florida The Honorable Adam McGinnis 425 rth Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL (ii) Describe the approximate number and nature of the cases you have handled during your judicial or quasi-judicial tenure. Approximately 40,000 civil traffic hearings (iii) NIA (iv) NIA (v) List citations of any opinions which have been published. List citations or styles and describe the five most significant cases you have tried or heard. Identify the parties, describe the cases and tell why you believe them to be significant. Give dates tried and names of attorneys involved. Has a complaint about you ever been made to the Judicial Qualifications Commission? If so, give date, describe complaint. whether or not there was a finding of probable cause, whether or not you have appeared before the Commission, and its resolution. 13

14 {vi) (vii) N/A Have you ever held an attorney in contempt? If so, for each instance state name of attorney, approximate date and circumstances. If you are a quasi-judicial officer (ALJ, Magistrate, General Master), have you ever been disciplined or reprimanded by a sitting judge? If so, describe. BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT: 33a. If you are now an officer, director or otherwise engaged in the management of any business enterprise, state the name of such enterprise, the nature of the business, the nature of your duties, and whether you intend to resign such position immediately upon your appointment or election to judicial office. N/A 33b. Since being admitted to the Bar, have you ever been engaged in any occupation, business or profession other than the practice of law? If so, give details, including dates. Adjunct professor 33c. State whether during the past five years you have received any fees or compensation of any kind, other than for legal services rendered, from any business enterprise, institution, organization, or association of any kind. If so, identify the source of such compensation, the nature of the business enterprise, institution, organization or association involved and the dates such compensation was paid and the amounts. Adjunct professor for FAMU College of Law, Barry School of Law, and Valencia College POSSIBLE BIAS OR PREJUDICE: 34. The Commission is interested in knowing if there are certain types of cases, groups of entities, or extended relationships or associations which would limit the cases for which you could sit as the presiding judge. Please list all types or classifications of cases or litigants for which you as a general proposition believe it would be difficult for you to sit as the presiding judge. Indicate the reason for each situation as to why you believe you might be in conflict. If you have prior judicial experience, describe the types of cases from which you have recused yourself. ne MISCELLANEOUS: 35a. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a first degree misdemeanor? Yes x If "Yes" what charges? Where convicted? Date of Conviction: 35b. Have you pied nolo contendere or pied guilty to a crime which is a felony or a first degree misdemeanor? Yes x If "Yes" what charges? Where convicted? Rev. I GC ~ 14 Date of Conviction:

15 35c. Have you ever had the adjudication of guilt withheld for a crime which is a felony or a first degree misdemeanor? Yes x If "Yes" what charges? Where convicted? ~~~~~~~~~~ Date of Conviction: ~~~~~~~ 36a. Have you ever been sued by a client? If so, give particulars including name of client, date suit filed, court, case number and disposition. 36b. Has any lawsuit to your knowledge been filed alleging malpractice as a result of action or inaction on your part? 36c. Have you or your professional liability insurance carrier ever settled a claim against you for professional malpractice? If so, give particulars, including the amounts involved. 37a. Have you ever filed a personal petition in bankruptcy or has a petition in bankruptcy been filed against you? 37b. Have you ever owned more than 25% of the issued and outstanding shares or acted as an officer or director of any corporation by which or against which a petition in bankruptcy has been filed? If so, give name of corporation, your relationship to it and date and caption of petition. 38. Have you ever been a party to a lawsuit either as a plaintiff or as a defendant? If so, please supply the jurisdiction/county in which the lawsuit was filed, style, case number, nature of the lawsuit, whether you were Plaintiff or Defendant and its disposition. 39. Has there ever been a finding of probable cause or other citation issued against you or are you presently under investigation for a breach of ethics or unprofessional conduct by any court, administrative agency, bar association, or other professional group. If so, give the particulars. 40. To your knowledge within the last ten years, have any of your current or former coworkers. subordinates, supervisors, customers or clients ever filed a formal complaint or formal accusation of misconduct against you with any regulatory or investigatory agency, or with your employer? If so, please state the date(s) of such fonnal complaint or formal accusation(s), the specific formal complaint or formal accusation(s) made, and the background and resolution of such action(s). (Any complaint filed with JQC, refer to 32d(v). 41. Are you currently the subject of an investigation which could result in civil, administrative Rev. I GC 15

16 or criminal action against you? If yes, please state the nature of the investigation, the agency conducting the investigation and the expected completion date of the investigation. 42. In the past ten years, have you been subject to or threatened with eviction proceedings? If yes. please explain. 43a. Have you filed all past tax returns as required by federal, state, local and other government authorities? Yes (gl D If no, please explain. 43b. Have you ever paid a tax penalty? Late filing penalty in 2011 ~~~~ Yes (gj D If yes, please explain what and why. ~~~~ 43c. Has a tax lien ever been filed against you? If so, by whom, when, where and why? HONORS AND PUBLICATIONS: 44. If you have published any books or articles, list them, giving citations and dates. Numerous Construction Law CLE publications "7 Tricky Contract Terms" - Seminole Magazine, Winter 2011 "How to Avoid Construction Liens" - Seminole Magazine, Spring List any honors, prizes or awards you have received. Give dates. Orlando Business Journal "40 Under 40" nominee - June 2012 Orlando Style Magazine "Renaissance Man" Honoree - June 2012 RYSE Magazine Cover Feature and honoree as "Young Lawyer on the RYSE" September/October African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida "Eagle Award" for Emerging Business (Young Deloach PLLC) 2011 "40 Under 40" Nation's Best Advocates honoree 2008 Florida Trend Magazine Legal Elite "Up and Coming Lawyer award 2008 FAMU College of Law "Spirit of Service Award" Co-recipient 2007 Orlando Business Journal "Most Influential Men" minee 2009 Turner Construction/City of Orlando Construction Management Program "Best Presenter'' 46. List and describe any speeches or lectures you have given. Rev. I GC 16

17 'Wealth Protection and Succession Planning" Seminar - African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida - Featured presenter (October 2012) "Getting Your House in Order" Estate Planning Seminar - panelisuspeaker (August 2012) "Business Update" Seminar - African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida - Featured presenter (July 2012) UrbanAmerica Church Foreclosure Prevention Seminar Panel - panelist (September 2011) Tom Joyner FamiJy Reunion "How to Propel Your Business and Empower Your Employees" Panel - panelist/speaker (August 2011} FAMU College of Law/Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education seminar- "Practicing in a Downturn Economy" and "Ethics Tips for the Solo/Small Firm Practice" - panelist/speaker (vember 2009) City of Orlando/Turner Construction Co. Construction Management Training Course: "Construction Contracting and Lien Law - featured speaker (July 16, 2009) African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida "10 Tricky Contract Terms" Seminar - Keynote speaker (September 2008 and October 2008) Disney/SBA Legality of Business Entities Seminar - Keynote speaker (March 2007) Florida A&M University College of Law Personal Branding and Business Etiquette Seminar - Sponsor and Keynote Speaker (July 2007) Metro Orlando Urban League Small Business Institute wlegalities of Running a Small Business" Seminar- Keynote speaker (vember 2006) Hughes Supply Florida Construction Lien Law Seminar - Presenter {October 2004) Florida Construction Lien Law Seminar- Lorman Seminars (May 2003, October 2004, December 2004, January 2005, October 2005) Reedy Creek Improvement District/Walt Disney World Co.Arbitration/Mediation Seminar - Lead Presenter (August 2003) Associated General Contractors "Florida Construction Lien Law Seminar"- Presenter (March 2002) Professional Opportunities Program for Students, Inc. Legal Forun - Featured panelisupresenter (June 2013) City of Orlando Neighborhood and Community Conference - City of Orlando - Presenter on "Conflict Resolution" (February 2013) League of Women Voters Charter/Constitutional Amendment Panel - Panelist (October 2012) Women of Color Leadership Coalition Voters Empowerment Forum & Hob b - PanelisUspeaker (October 2012) 17

18 FAMU College of law Entering Class Professionalism Panel- panelist/speaker (August 2012) Paul C. Perkins Bar Association Judicial Candidates Forum - Moderator (August 2012) Congresswoman Corrine Brown's Church Foreclosure Prevention Panel - panelist (September 2011, February 2012) State Senator Gary Siplin's Orange County Redistricting/Reapportionment Panel Discussion - panelist (January 2012} League of Women Voters Redistricting Panel Discussion - panelist (December 2011) Carter Tabernacle CME Church "Know Your Rights" Community Legal Seminar - Speaker (May 2, 2009) League of Women Voters Seminar on Citizen's Rights v. law Enforcement Seminar - Panelist (Summer 2006) 4 7. Do you have a Martindale-Hubbell rating? Yes 0 If so, what is it?_ ~ PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES: 48a. List all bar associations and professional societies of which you are a member and give the titles and dates of any office which you may have held in such groups and committees to which you belonged. Florida Bar - (1999-present) Florida Bar Student Education and Admission to the Bar Committee - member/vice chair ( ) Orange County Bar Association (1999-present) Volusia County Bar Association (2011-present) Pau{ C. Perkins Bar Association - member (1999-present) Virgil Hawkins Bar Association - member { ) National Bar Association - member ( ); Commercial Law section - member ( ) 48b. List. in a fully identifiable fashion, all organizations, other than those identified in response to question. 48(a), of which you have been a member since graduating from law school, including the titles and dates of any offices which you have held in each such organization Orange County Charter Review Commission - member 2011 Orange County School Board Reapportionment Committee - Chairman 18

19 City of Orlando minating Board - member (2011-present) Orange County Citizen Review Board - Chairman ( ) African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida - Vice Chairman ( ), Board of Governors ( , ), General Counsel (2006) City of Orlando Certification Appeal Board - member ( ) Parramore Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors - member ( ) 100 Black Men of Orlando, Inc. - member ( ) Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - member (2007-present) Citrus Civitan - member ( ) Tiger Bay Club - member (2009-present), Executive Board member. 1st Vice President (2013-present) Orlando Chamber of Commerce/Business Force "Political Leadership Institute" (2010 class member) 48c. List your hobbies or other vocational interests. Spending time with my family, playing and watching sports, traveling, 48d. Do you now or have you ever belonged to any club or organization that in practice or policy restricts (or restricted during the time of your membership) Its membership on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex? If so, detail the name and nature of the club(s) or organization(s), relevant policies and practices and whether you intend to continue as a member if you are selected to serve on the bench. 48e. Describe any pro bono legal work you have done. Give dates. Free estate planning packages to elderly citizens SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: 49a. Have you attended any continuing legal education programs during the past five years? If so, in what substantive areas? Personal injury, civil trial practice, construction law 49b. Have you taught any courses on law or lectured at bar association conferences, law school forums, or continuing legal education programs? If so, in what substantive areas? CLEs on Construction law, small law firm management and marketing. I have also taught business law, business organizations, civil litigation, creditor's rights, remedies and UCC Article II as an adjunt professor at Valencia College, FAMU College of Law, and Barry School of Law. Finally, I have spoken at FAMU College of Law and FSU College of Law on subjects such as interviewing and resume writing skills, and the life of an associate attorney. 50. Describe any additional education or other experience you have which could assist you 19

20 in holding judicial office. Civil traffic infraction hearing officer training 51. Explain the particular potential contribution you believe your selection would bring to this position. I believe my work as a career litigator - for Plaintiffs and Defedants and at the trial and appellate level - and as a quasi judicial officer give me a unique perspective both of what a judge demands. and what is demanded of a judge. It is the embodiment of leading by serving; providing the example of expected conduct, preparation and performance. Candidly, I also believe that the fact that I am African American could serve to bolster the confidence of many in our community who question the fairness of the judicial system - not because of unpopular decisions, but simply becaue of the lack of judicial officers who look like them. 52. If you have previously submitted a questionnaire or application to this or any other judicial nominating commission, please give the name of the commission and the approximate date of submission. N/A 53. Give any other information you feel would be helpful to the Commission in evaluating your application. The first attorney I ever met - the attorney that inspired me to go to law school - was a Volusia County county court judge. Ever since then, the idea of becoming a judge has stayed with me. I believe I've finally worked hard enough to gain the requisite legal knowledge and experince to merit consideration for such a high honor and calling. I look forward to serving not only for the professional satisfaction it would give me, but so that I too may provide some inspiration to kids like me - who never knew or met a lwayer - that they too can be what they see. REFERENCES: 54. List the names, addresses and telephone numbers of ten persons who are in a position to comment on your qualifications for judicial position and of whom inquiry may be made by the Commission. Greg Francis, Esq David Canella, Esq. Rev. I GC 20