LYLE B. MAZIN
AttorneyAttorney Profile 2013 Florida Legal Elite (Recognized in Florida Trend Magizine) 2013 Super Lawyers Rising Star (Recognized in the Wall Street Journal and Miami Herald) 2013 The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2013 The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers 2012 Avvo Clients Choice Award LYLE B. MAZIN Lyle B. Mazin has earned a resounding reputation in the legal community. Known for defending both high profile cases and often violent felony charges, his career has recently been distinguished by achieving an acquittal in a Lewd and Lascivious Battery case filed against an Orange County Sheriff's Deputy. Additionally, Mr. Mazin is steadfast and unyielding in his defense of his clients. He is noted as having been the attorney at the forefront of exposing corruption in the pre-trial monitoring of Orange County defendants. Mr. Mazin regularly provides legal analysis to the media and is a frequent lecturer on trial advocacy skills at the University of Central Florida. Education: UNIVERISITY OF MIAMI, SCHOOL OF LAW Miami, FL Juris Doctor FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Tallahassee, FL Bachelor of Science in Criminology Experience: OFFICE OF CRIMINAL CONFLICT & CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL, 5TH DISTRICT OF FLORIDA - Orlando, FL Assitant Regional Counsel Skilled criminal trial attorney responsible for defending clients charged with all criminal charges including misdemeanor through punishable by life felonies Extensive experience as lead counsel in numerous jury trials consistently achieving aquittals Obtained dismissals for numerous clients through aggressive pre-trial motion practice including motions to suppress, discharge and dimisss Obtained favorable resolutons for 100's of clients through agressive and effective negotiating techniques Developed a stong network within the Florida court system through frequent interaction with judges and prosecutors BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY - Miami, FL Litigation Associate Associate at renowed national firm defending and prosecuting actions in a commercial context including commercial developer foreclosure, misappropriation of trade secrets, replevin, commercial evictions, contract disputes, usury, dissolution of partnerships, breach of fiduciary duty and other various causes of action OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER 9th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT -Orlando, FL Assistant Public Defender Criminal trial attorney with extensive experience as lead counsel in numerous jury and bench trials Utilize expertise in research, discovery, depositions, pre-trial investigations and motions to vigorously defend clients in over 1,000 misdemeanor and felony cases Proven ability to aggressively advocate for clients and obtain acquittals in complex cases Effectively draft and argue pretrial and trial motions, including Motions to Dismiss and Motions to Suppress Evidence which have resulted in the dismissal of charges Assist in the training colleagues in Rules of Evidence, case law and trial practice Regularly attend professional development courses on research, writing and presentation FLORIDA STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 11th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT -Miami, FL Certified Legal Intern Litigated numerous trials Represented the State of Florida during bond hearings, called the calendar, set cases for trial, negotiated restitution settlements, participated in depositions of victims, witnesses and arresting officers, investigated and preserved evidence ASSENT, LLC - New York, NY Equity Trader Managed an $8 million portfolio and executed in excess of 250,000 shares daily Developed a proprietary trading strategy focused on the identification of inefficiencies in markets and closed-end exchange traded funds PROFESSOR ROY BLACK - Miami, FL Research Assistant Conducted research on domestic violence matters to assist with a criminal justice book published by Roy Black Additional: Past Emergency Medical Technician with Empress Emergency Medical Services Past Fire Fighter with Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department Past Co-Operative Intern with United States Secret Service Certified American Red Cross CPR instructor Completed Advanced Defender College and Masters in DUI Program Member of the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Recipient of Westchester County Life Saving Award for the resuscitation of a cardiac arrest victim
Education: UNIVERISITY OF MIAMI, SCHOOL OF LAW Miami, FL Juris Doctor , FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Tallahassee, FL Bachelor of Science in Criminology
