Miriam Cruz-Bustillo

Background

Cruz-Bustillo, Miriam was born on November 8, 1958 in Havana, Cuba.

Education

University of Florida (Bachelor of Arts, with high honors, 1982. Juris Doctor, with honors, 1985). Spoken languages: Spanish.

Career

Worked at Dell, Graham, Willcox, Barber, Jopling, Schwait, Gershow & Specie, P.A. (Gainesville, Florida) specializing in Real Property, Probate, Corporate Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Business, Corporate Law. Admitted to the bar, 1986, Florida. Adjunct Professor, Business Law, University of Florida, College of Business, 1990-1991.

Former Member: Eighth Circuit Arbitration Committee, 1992-1996 (Chair, 1995-1996).

Florida State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. Gainesville Community Advisory Committee.

First District Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Commission, 1992-1996 (Chair, 1995-1996). Member: Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association.

The Florida Bar; Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

Cuban American Bar Association.

Achievements

• Miriam Cruz-Bustillo has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association. The Florida Bar; Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Cuban American Bar Association.