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BIOGRAPHIES
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Practice Areas
Government Affairs and Public Policy
Local Government
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| Experience
Michael Abrams was a member of the Florida House of Representatives for 1982-1994 where The Miami Herald ranked him the second most effective legislator in his last year. As a legislator, he was Chairman of the powerful Health and Human Services Appropriations Sub-Committee for 2 years, Chairman of the House Health Care Committee for 2 years, and Chairman of the House Finance and Taxation Committee from 1990-1994. As one of only a few people to serve four straight years as Chairman of the House Finance and Taxation Committee, Mike has unique experience related to the effect of state tax policy on private companies, healthcare, and public education. Mike also served as Chairman of the Dade Delegation and Deputy Majority Leader.
Mike's client base includes not-for-profits, municipalities, counties, healthcare, and governmental entities, specifically as it relates to obtaining funding at the state and federal level. As a result of his vast knowledge of the appropriations process as a former appropriations subcommittee chairperson, he has been successful at obtaining millions of dollars for his clients throughout the years. Mike has utilized the tools he has gained from being a high-ranking former lawmaker to successfully advocate substantive legislative and statutory requests on behalf of clients.
Corporate clients are represented in federal, state, county, and city government meetings to explain issues to the legislator, working with them to amend and draft statutes. Many corporate clients need access to local county and city officials. Mike has worked with Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami for many years and his relationships with city and county commissioners are solid. He is knowledgeable in bond financing, lease extensions, and building projects.
Awards & Recognition | Henry King Stanford Award for Outstanding Alumnus, University of Miami |
| Spirit of Leadership Award, Best Buddies International |
| Jay Weiss Humanitarian Award, Jackson Memorial Hospital |
| Ranked by The Miami Herald as one of Florida's top five legislators from 1987-1994 |
Notable Client Work | Assisted non-profit hospitals in getting state appropriations and federal matching funds. |
Published Work and Lectures
Adjunct Professor, 500 series Legislative Class, University of Miami
Bar Admissions
* Not admitted to the practice of law
Professional Memberships and Activities | Member of Florida House of Representatives, 1982-1994 |
| Chairman, House Finance and Taxation Committee, 1990 - 1994 |
| Chairman, House Health and Rehabilitative Services Appropriations Sub Committee, 1989 - 1990 |
| Florida Commission for the Funding of Indigent Health Care, 1989 |
| Co-chairman, House of Joint Select Committee on Abused Children |
| House Health Care Committee, 1986 - 1988 |
Professional Experience | Katz, Kutter, Alderman & Bryant, P.A. (1999-2004) |
| D.A.A & Associates, Partner, 1997-present |
| Rauscher Pierce & Refsnes, Inc., Vice President, 1994-1997 |
| Florida House of Representatives, 1982 - 1994 |
| Clayton, Brown & Associates, Vice President, 1991-1994 |
| Chase Securities, Managing Director, 1988-1991 |
| Bear Stearns & Company, Associate Managing Director, 1987-1988; Part-time Associate 2006 |
Community Involvement | University of Miami, Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, 1995-present |
| Combined Federal Charities – HMR Board of Directors |
| Council For Educational Change, Board Member, 2003 |
| Citizens Independent Transportation Trust, Interim Chairman, 2002-2003; Board Member 2003-2004 |
| Miami-Dade County Commission, Health Care Task Force, 2006 |
| South Florida Annenberg Challenge, Board Member, 2000-2002 |
| Community Partnership for the Homeless, Board Member, 1995-2001 |
| Best Buddies International, Board Member & Treasurer, 1995-2003 |
| Public Health Trust Nominating Council, Chairman (appointed by the Chairman of the Miami-County Commission), 1994-1995 |
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Education
1969: B.A., University of Miami, Major(s): Political Science, Cum Laude
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