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The Honorable Morgan Laur Reinman

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The Honorable:
Morgan Laur Reinman

PUBLICATIONS:

Published in 1994 an audio cassette program entitled, To Divorce or Not: The Financial, Legal and Emotional Aspects.

EDUCATION:

Nova University, J.D. 1986; Dean’s List Spring, 1984
Florida Southern College, B.S. 1982; Dean’s List two semesters
Merritt Island High School, graduated with honors, 1979

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

President, Morgan Laur Reinman, P.A., 1995 – 2005
Partner, Reinman, Harrell, Graham, Mitchell & Wattwood, P.A., 1993 – 1994
Associate, Reinman, Harrell, Graham, Mitchell & Wattwood, P.A., 1988 – 1993
Associate, Caruso and Kabboord, P.A., 1987 – 1988
Asst. State Attorney, State Attorney, – 1986 – 1987
Legal Intern, State Attorney 1986 – ( I was provisionally certified by the Florida Supreme Court to practice law while in law school.)

JUDICIAL HISTORY:

Elected Circuit Court Judge, 18th Judicial Circuit of Florida, 2003 – present
5th D.C.A., Judicial Nominating Commission, 2001 to 2002
18th Circuit, Judicial Nominating Commission (Governor Appointed), 1990 to 1994
Chairperson, 1991 – 1992
Board of Governors, Young Lawyers Division 1987 to 1991
Member, Executive Committee 1989 to 1991
Family Law Section 1987 to 2007
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (admitted April, 1987)

ORGANIZATIONS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS:

American Bar Association 1987 to 2004
Association of Trial Lawyers of America 1987-1994
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Trustee, 1994 to present
Secretary, 1992 to 1993
Board of Directors, 1989 to 1994
Brevard County Bar Association 1986 to present
Chairperson, Lawyer Referral Service Committee, 2002 – 2003
President, 2001 – 2002
President-Elect, 2000-2001
Secretary, 1999-2000
Treasurer, 1998-1999
Board of Directors, 1995 to 2002
Chairperson, Law Week,1988 and 1989
Brevard County Civilian/Military Council
Member, 2008 to present
Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.
Board of Directors, 1990 to 2003
Chairperson, Legal Supervision Committee, 1992-1993, and 1997 to1999
Florida Association of Drug Court Professionals
Member, 2008 to present
Florida Real Estate Salesman License, 1983 to present
Family Administrative Judge for the Eighteenth Circuit,
Brevard and Seminole Counties, 2005 to 2007
Family Law Advisory Group, 2001 to 2007
Chairperson, 2003 to 2007
Family Law Network Chairperson, 2004 to 2007
Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents, 2003 to present
Fifth District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida
Associate Judge, September 5, 2007
Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents, 2003 to 2007
Board of Directors, 2004 to 2007 Juvenile Administrative Judge for the Eighteenth Circuit, 2009 to present Juvenile Delinquency Stakeholders Group, Chairperson, 2007 to present
Leo Goodwin Research Fellowship, August, 1984 to February, 1985
Phi Alpha Delta Law fraternity 1983 to present
Seminole County Bar Association, 2003 to 2008
Space Coast Tiger Bay Club, 2006 to 2007
Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court
Member, 1995 to 1999, 2004 to 2007
Executive Committee, 1996 to 1999
Secretary/Treasurer, 1997 to 1999
Program Director, 1996-1997

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

Presidents Award, Brevard County Bar Association, July 18, 2003
Appreciation Award for Extraordinary Service to the Eighteenth Judicial
Circuit from Chief Judge Bruce W. Jacobus, July 12, 2002
Award, Fair Housing Continuum, Inc., April 16, 2002
Award, Brevard County Bar Association (President), 2001 – 2002
2001 Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc., March 1, 2002
Award, Brevard County Bar Association (President-Elect), 2000 – 2001
2000 Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc., February 23, 2001
Award, Brevard County Bar Association (Secretary), 1999 – 2000
Certificate of Appreciation, Tropical Elementary School (Career Week), 1999
Award, Brevard County Bar Association (Treasurer), 1998 – 1999
Award, Brevard County Bar Association (Quiet Room), July 17, 1998
Award, Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court (Secretary/Treasurer), 1997 – 1999
Award, Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court (Program Director), 1996 – 1997
Certificate of Appreciation, Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach, October 10, 1996
Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brevard, January 26, 1996
Certificate of Appreciation, Merritt Island High School Class of 1995 (Project
Graduation), 1995
Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brevard (50/50 Raffle), June 21, 1993
Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brevard (Chairman of Art Auction), May 22, 1993
Certificate of Appreciation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brevard, January 27, 1993
Certificate of Appreciation, The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers’ Division, June 25, 1992
Award, Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (Port Canaveral Seafood Festival), March 29, 1992
Certificate of Appreciation, American Bar Association’s American Bar Endowment, January 30, 1992
Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brevard (Secretary), 1992
Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brevard (Chairman), 1992
President’s Award, Brevard County Bar Association 1988 – 1989
President’s Award, Brevard County Bar Association, 1987 – 1988
Certificate of Recognition, Central Florida Criminal Justice Institute (DUI Trial School), October 18, 1986

SPEECHES AND LECTURES:

The Florida Bar, Practicing With Professionalism: Panel Discussion
Indian Harbor Montessori Elementary: spoke on the Three Branches of Government
Brevard County Bar Association, 2006 Annual Professionalism Awards Luncheon: presented the Non-Lawyer Award
Family Law Advisory Group, Divorce Symposium: gave Welcome, introduced speakers and participated in a Panel Discussion with the Judges
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: guest speaker
Brevard County Bar Association: installed officers
Brevard County Bar Association: spoke as a Continuing Legal Education Speaker on “Addressing All Issues in a Comprehensive Dissolution of Marriage Final Judgment and Preparation of the Proposed Order”
Merritt Island High School: numerous lectures on being a Judge
Brevard County Bar Association, 50th Anniversary Celebration: presented the Oral History of the Brevard County Bar Association
Brevard Paralegal Association, Fourteenth Annual Installation and Awards Banquet: Keynote Speaker
Brevard County Bar Association, 2003 Fifth Annual Awards Luncheon: presented the Non-Lawyer Award
Equal Housing Opportunity: spoke as a guest speaker at their “2002 Fair Housing Litigation: Rights, Remedies and Rewards”
Brevard County Bar Association: spoke as a Continuing Legal Education speaker on “Child Support Guidelines: Old and New”
Brevard County Bar Association: spoke as a guest speaker at the dinner/roast for the Honorable John Antoon II
Brevard County Bar Association: spoke as a Continuing Legal Education speaker on “In Jason’s Best Interests: The Responsibilities of Lawyers In Custody Disputes”
Brevard County Lawyers Women’s Symposium: spoke as a guest speaker on
“Balancing Personal and Professional Obligations”
Brevard County Paralegal Association: installed officers for two years
Tropical Elementary School: spoke as a guest speaker for career week on being a lawyer
Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach: spoke as a guest speaker on divorce
Kennedy Space Center Credit Union: numerous lectures on divorce and adoption
Space Coast Credit Union: numerous lectures on divorce and adoption
Women’s Center: numerous seminars on divorce
Brevard County Professional Women’s Network: spoke as a guest speaker on “Foibles to Avoid as a Businesswoman in a Male Business Environment”
WMEL Radio Station: spoke as a guest speaker on divorce
Brevard Community College: spoke as a guest speaker at their Pro Se Divorce Clinic
Legal Secretaries of Brevard: spoke as a guest speaker on Litigation Procedures
Public TV Station: spoke as a guest speaker on Law Day

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