Ernesto Martinez, Jr., P.A.

Former general counsel for a national asset management and investment firm, and the head of the investor servicing department. Specialties: Probate, Elder Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Real Estate, Business Transactions, Asset Protection. Education:

Florida International University, School of Accounting, Miami, FL
Master of Science in Taxation, 1997

Columbia University, School of Law, New York, NY
Juris Doctor, 1987

University of Miami, School of Business Administration, Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting,
Cum Laude, 1983

Honors: U. of Miami Henry King Stanford Scholar; U. of Miami School of Business Administration Certificate of Academic Excellence; Beta Alpha Psi National Accounting Fraternity; Beta Gamma Sigma Business School Honor Society; Golden Key National Honor Society; Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society

Professional:

Ernesto Martinez, Jr., P.A. Attorney-CPA
Wills, trusts, estates, elderlaw, taxation, inheritance, disability, long term care, special needs planning, business, real estate and mortgage law. Sample Community Leadership Activities:

Committeeman, Building Better Communities Citizens’ Advisory Committee. Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond program. 2010-

Chairman, Miami Business Political Forum. 2009-

Director and founder, Florida Elder Resource Network, Inc. (FERN), a non-profit educational and advocacy organization for the elderly and those with disabilities. 2008

Chairman, City of Cutler Bay, Charter Review Committee. The Charter Review Committee that provided the Charter recommendations for the new city charter of Cutler Bay that was presented to the city voters for approval.
2007

Former Councilman, District 15, Miami-Dade County South Bay Community Council and Community Zoning Appeals Board. 2005

Member, Miami-Dade County South Corridor Citizen’s Transportation Advisory Committee. 2005-2006

Vice Chairman, Cutler Bay Business Association. 2006

Vice President and Board Member, University of Miami Hurricane Club. 2006-

President, University of Miami Greater Miami Alumni Club. The UM alumni organization for the greater Miami area. 2000-2002

Licenses:

Certified Public Accountant, 2001. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1991. Florida Bar, 1987. Sample Speaking Engagements:

Panelist, Miami Business Radio Hour
Florida FICPA, South Dade, CPA Continuing Education Elder Law
Volunteer Attorney, Alliance for Aging. Speaker to community senior centers on end of life legal issues.