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Keith M. Poliakoff (Shareholder). Professional ExperienceMr. Poliakoff  is a Shareholder and is the Co-Chair of the Firm's Government Law Group. As Attorney to the Town of Southwest Ranches, he has substantial knowledge and experience in issues unique to Florida governmental entities including issues such as Annexation, Municipal Liability, RLUIPA, Bert Harris Act, Conflict Resolution, the Public Records Act, Government in Sunshine and laws pertaining to ethics and elections. He has worked on virtually all matters effecting a municipal government including the creation of Comprehensive Plans, developing zoning codes, code enforcement, drafting Ordinances and Resolutions, and he has presided over countless meetings and quasi-judicial matters. Further, Mr. Poliakoff has defended the Town in numerous litigation matters including a lawsuit challenging the municipality's incorporation.  Mr. Poliakoff has counseled numerous elected officials on all aspects of ethics laws, election laws, disclosure requirements and conflicts of interest, and has authored numerous opinions on these subject matters.. In addition to his representation of municipalities, Mr. Poliakoff represents multi-family residential and commercial properties on issues relating to land use and zoning, and has substantial experience in obtaining entitlements. He works closely with local public officials and provides guidance to his many business clients on the complex governmental processes including public sector procurements, affordable housing, developer agreements, and legislative initiatives. In 2000 Mr. Poliakoff developed an annexation bill, which still serves as the model for annexation bills throughout the state. He also has considerable experience with Community Redevelopment Agencies and has been involved in numerous redevelopment efforts throughout Broward County.. In 2005 Mr. Poliakoff was appointed to the Broward County Land Preservation Board by the Broward County Commission. This Board is responsible for reviewing all land acquisitions in Broward County, specifically overseeing the $400 million bond issue which was approved to preserve and reclaim over 1,400 acres of open space in Broward County and repair and enhance the County's recreational parks.. Activities & Memberships Mr. Poliakoff participates in many charitable organizations and community events. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Poliakoff was awarded an Alexander Fellowship where he clerked for 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Maryanne Trump Barry. Mr. Poliakoff also gained valuable experience as a freelance producer for NBC News and as an assistant producer at CNN in New York.. Honors 2002 Leadership Hollywood 26 2006 Florida Trends Legal Elite 2008 Florida Trends Legal Elite 2009 South Florida's Best Lawyers 2009, 2010 Best Lawyers in America (Government Relations Law). Bar Admissions Florida New York Bar. EducationJ.D., Benjamin Cardozo School of Law (Order of the Coif - top 10%, cum laude)B.S., Syracuse University, magna cum laude

At Bruce L. Udolf, P.A., we provide dynamic, skilled legal representation to individuals and businesses facing serious criminal allegations. Based in Fort Lauderdale, we defend clients in courts throughout Florida and beyond. With more than 40 years of criminal law experience, Bruce Udolf has a proven record of effectively defending people facing all types of charges.. Prior to entering private practice, Bruce served as the elected District Attorney for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia. He went on to serve as Chief of the Public Corruption/Integrity Section for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. During his final year with the Justice Department, Bruce was selected to serve as an Associate Independent Counsel in Washington, D.C., during the Whitewater investigation.. Bruce has successfully represented numerous high profile cases throughout the country. Most recently, he was able to achieve an acquittal for his client, a former president of a national South American soccer federation in the so-called “FIFA-gate” case prosecuted in federal district court in Brooklyn, New York. Of the dozens prosecuted in this case thus far, this client was the only defendant to have been acquitted.. A trial-tested advocate, Bruce Udolf has tried hundreds of cases over his career. At Bruce L. Udolf, P.A., we are committed to providing quality representation to our clients in federal and state courts.. A substantial area of focus at our firm is on defending individuals and businesses facing federal white collar criminal charges. Considering the complexity of these types of allegations, it is especially important to have a lawyer who will work diligently to protect the client’s rights at all stages of the case. Having tried numerous fraud, money laundering and RICO cases over his career, Fort Lauderdale federal criminal defense attorney Bruce Udolf has a unique perspective from which to devise and implement an effective strategy. With that experience, our firm can provide clients with the edge needed to challenge the most complex government case at each step of the proceeding.. In addition to our criminal defense practice, our law firm helps businesses develop strategies to comply with various federal and state regulations. Together with a network of former federal law enforcement agents, we offer a wide array of services to help companies take proactive steps to monitor and ensure compliance with government standards so as to prevent, if possible, costly and devastating criminal investigation and prosecution.