Domenick Lazzara

Experience

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  Northwestern Mutual

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Financial Representative

  Sold life and health insurance, and other financial products.

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  The Honorable Ada B. Pozo - The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami, FL

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Judicial Intern

  Judicial Intern to the Honorable Ada B. Pozo

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  The Honorable Jennifer Bailey - The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami, FL

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Judicial Law Clerk

  Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable Jennifer Bailey - The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami, FL.

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  Aronfeld Trial Lawyers

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Oversaw demanding caseload of hundreds of plaintiff pre-suit and litigation files at high-volume Miami law firm by collaborating with Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney to satisfactorily resolve a large majority of cases• Fostered client confidence by cultivating strong client relationships through continuous contact to provide personalized legal representation and drive client retention• Coordinated business operations, marketing strategies, and intake processes by increasing delegation among staff and contribution from interns to ensure comprehensive legal services resulting in higher margins on settlements Show less

  • Managing Attorney

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Law Clerk

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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  Dogali Law Group, P.A.

  Mar 2014 - Nov 2015

  Associate

  • Managed complex civil litigation caseload from inception to trial through meticulous case preparation, legal research and analysis, brief writing, discovery, and motion practice resulting in 10+ favorable settlements in excess of $500,000• Secured five probable cause findings before administrative tribunal in civil rights cases against large multinational respondent through zealous client representation and mastery of administrative law to advance claims to litigation• Facilitated mass tort litigation involving 44 international clients alleging violations of ADA and Civil Rights Act by a Fortune 500 company through litigation of myriad claims in federal court to successfully advance case to trial• Sat second chair in AAA arbitration in New York involving multi-million-dollar insurance coverage dispute by assisting managing partner with sophisticated contract and insurance issues to favorably resolve case for $1M+• Served as co-counsel in service animal lawsuit against Miami-Dade County requiring detailed understanding of federal procedure and intricate statutory analysis to obtain satisfactory result for client and modification of pit bull ban Show less

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  Lee & Lazzara, PLLC

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Founding Partner

  • Established and grew successful personal injury and business litigation practices by demonstrating strong litigation skills and legal acumen to manage and favorably resolve robust caseload for 100+ clients• Increased new client intake and operational capacity by implementing directed marketing efforts and client acquisition strategies to significantly increase firm visibility and client base• Fostered professional growth and brand awareness by publishing numerous thought pieces with the American Bar Association to guide and educate colleagues while gaining recognition in the legal community Show less

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  Dom Law PA

  May 2016 - now

  • Spearhead all aspects of business law and corporate counsel services through legal consulting and regulatory guidance providing legal support for 250+ small business clients • Serve as outside legal counsel to multiple companies with annual revenues of $10-20M by counseling owners through an array of sophisticated legal issues to effectively mitigate risk, reduce operating expenses, and increase profitability• Planned, strategized, and methodically litigated multiple jury and bench trials by utilizing extensive knowledge of trial advocacy and dispute resolution to achieve favorable outcomes for clients• Developed several successful tunnel car washes across Florida by counseling client through land acquisition, permitting, construction, and brand protection to achieve operational excellence• Formulated comprehensive franchise offering through mastery of complex contract drafting and regulatory compliance to sell multiple franchises in compliance with the FTC’s Franchise Rule• Orchestrated numerous mergers and acquisitions by managing diverse legal processes, negotiation, and due diligence to successfully close each transaction with minimal risk exposure and optimal results• Manage numerous intellectual property portfolios by overseeing initial registrations, ongoing renewals, and infringement actions to protect clients' creative assets and build value in intangible assets Show less

  • Founder

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer

    May 2016 - now
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  University of Tampa

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2022

  Adjunct Professor, Sykes College of Business/Graduate Adjunct Prof. - Lowth Entrepreneurship Center

  • Developed and taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses in business law and entrepreneurship across multifarious legal curriculum to obtain overwhelmingly positive student ratings, including a 5/5 on RateMyProfessors.com• Enhanced students’ preparedness for real-world legal challenges through simulations and case study analyses, fostering practical understanding and application of business and legal principles• Supported academic community by driving curriculum development for improvement of methodologies and materials Show less

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  Utah County Attorney's Office

  Oct 2024 - now

  Deputy Utah County Attorney - Criminal Division