Benjamin Haynes

Experience

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  William B Pringle III, P.A.

  May 2009 - Aug 2010

  Intern- Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law

  Extensive research and legal editingDrafting research memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, appellate briefsParticipation in the commercial litigation processForeclosure research and document developmentRetainer agreements and oversight of articles of incorporationPreparation for trials, hearings, depositionsJudicial proceedings

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  Jacksonville University

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Athletic Compliance Assistant

  Extern assistant with Jacksonville University's Athletic Compliance office during law school.Compliance research; drafting of research memoranda and compliance reports; NCAA rules and compliance proceedings with coaches in various sports.

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  Haynes & de Paz, P.A.

  Dec 2011 - now

  Owner

  Benjamin is experienced in business law including, but not limited to, real estate law, sports law, entertainment law, and trademark law. Benjamin has represented businesses in various contractual disputes and trademark applications and prosecutions. Mr. Haynes is an experienced litigator having represented clients in trials, mediations and hearings.Benjamin’s hard work ethic was honed during his time playing college basketball at Oral Roberts University. As a Christian Student Athlete, Benjamin played in two NCAA tournament games. Benjamin is an accomplished author regularly published on Forbes Sports Money Section, Sportsagentblog.com, and Sportinlaw.com. His passion for sports in general led him to Florida Coastal School of Law where he obtained a Certification in Sports Law. This Certification prepared him to handle complex legal issues for athletes, coaches, teams, associations and universities. Benjamin is regularly invited to speak about current sports law issues at conferences and conventions around the country.Benjamin takes pride in representing and protecting his clients. He strives to be responsive and handle client concerns with a personal touch. He often finds himself speaking to clients late at night and on the weekends to solve their business and legal issues. Benjamin is a member of the Florida Bar Association, Orange County (Orlando area) Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division, Florida Coastal School of Law Alumni Association and the Sports Lawyers National Association. Benjamin practices in both federal and state court in Florida. Show less

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  Forbes Magazine

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2014

  Co-Contributor

  Co-author articles with Darren Heitner for Sports Money column

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  Collegiate Sports Advisors

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Director of Development

  Collegiate Sports Advisors (CSA) is the only firm offering a full suite of services for all of a university’s compliance needs. CSA acts in a prophylactic manner to protect (1) The University; (2) The Student-Athlete; and (3) The Coach. It helps set up Professional Sports Counseling Panels, Agent Days, and offers a bevy of Agent Education materials

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  Haynes Law Group

  Jan 2014 - now

  Owner
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  Sporting News

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Contributor

  Authoring articles about sports law and sports business related issues.