Recognized in "The Best Lawyers in America", 2000-2008; Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers, 2004-2008. Honored: "Best Lawyer in Miami," Miami New Times 2000; "Lawyers of the Year" by the National Law Journal (2000); "Top Lawyers in South Florida" by the South Florida Legal Guide, 2000-2007; "Top Lawyer" Miami City Guide, 2002; "Florida's Top Lawyers," Florida Monthly, 2003-2004; "Florida Legal Elite," Florida Trend, 2003-2007. Criminal Justice Lawyer of the Year 2000, Dade County Bar Association. Recipient, Pearson-Prebish Founders Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2008. Iron Arrow Honor Society. Member, Bar and Gavel (1977 Outstanding Graduating Senior). Member, Moot Court Board. Editor, University of Miami InterAmerican Law Review, 1975-1977. Author: "Protecting the Privilege in the Corporate Setting: Conducting and Defending Corporate Investigations," 9 St. Thomas Law Review 651 (1997); "The Law of Entrapment and Governmental Overreaching," White Collar Crime, Law Journal Seminars-Press, 1998; "Legends of the Law," 15 Florida Defender, Fall 2003; "The Feeny Frenzy: A Case Study in Actions and Reactions in the Politics of Sentencing," 16 Federal Sentencing Reporter 114 (2003); "Supremely Speaking: A Blast From the Past as the Court Completes its 1999-2000 Term," 12 Florida Defender, Winter 2000; "Supremely Speaking: Honey, I Shrunk the Fourth Amendment," 12 Florida Defender, Spring 2000; "Substantial Assistance Departures: A New, Equal Opportunity Model," 10 Florida Defender, Winter 1998; Federal Criminal Appellate Update: Emerging Developments for the Criminal Law Practitioner," Journal of Appellate Practice & Advocacy, 1998; "Lawyers As Targets," 5 Money Laundering Law Report, June, 1995; "Criminal Law and Procedure: 1993 Survey of Florida Developments," 18 Nova Law Review 236 (Dec. 1993); "Immigration Primer for the Criminal Defense Lawyer," 59 Florida Bar Journal 60, April 1985. Adjunct Instructor, University of Miami School of Law, 1986-1989. Instructor, Criminal Justice, Art Law, Miami Dade Community College, 1987-1988. Lecturer and Author: "Critical Issues of Voter Procedures & Protection," University of Miami Election Law Symposium, 2005; Seminar, "Amicus Curiae Representation," Florida Bar Appellate Section, 2004; "Attorney's Fees: Getting Paid, Keeping Your Ticket, and Staying Out of Jail; Implications of the Patriot Act," ABA and University of Miami School of Law, 2003; "Supremely Speaking: Predictability Takes a Walk," 15 Fla. Defender 43 (2003); "Protecting Fees from Forfeiture," Criminal Justice Ethics Symposium University of Miami, 2003; "Media Management in the High Profile Case," Advanced Federal Criminal Practice Seminar, Florida Bar, 2003; "Trying a Case in Ten Days: The Presidential Recount Litigation," 2001 and 2002 Legal Works Conference; "Representing Your Client in the Environmental Crime Investigation," 1999 Environmental Crimes Seminar; 1997 St. Thomas Law School Criminal Symposium, "Current Trends in Criminal Law: Privilege and Confidential Relationships in the Business Setting"; "Internal Investigations," 1995 White Collar Crime Seminar; "Health Care Fraud: A Primer," 1995 Health Law Seminar; "Qui Tam Lawsuits," 1993 National Institute on Health Care Fraud, American Bar Association 1993; "Interception of Wire Communications: A Defense Lawyer's Perspective," Center for Advanced Law Enforcement Studies, Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement, 1990-1993. Television Host, "You Be the Judge: Bail & Pretrial Release," WLRN, 1998. National Counsel to Vice President Gore in Presidential Recount Litigation, 2000; General Counsel, South Florida AFL-CIO 2007— Special Counsel: City of Miami Mayor, 1998-2000; Florida Attorney General, 1996-1998. Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Florida Attorney General, 1977-1980. Special Assistant State Attorney, Palm Beach County, 1977-1979; U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, 1976-1977. Member, Board of Trustees, University of Miami, 1994-1997. President, 1991-1992, University of Miami Law Alumni Association (1985 and 1998 Thomas Davison Service Award). National President, 1995-1996, University of Miami Alumni Association. General Counsel, Florida Young Democrats, 1984-1986. Deputy Counsel, Florida Democratic Party, 1988-1992. Leadership Florida, Class VII. Director, Legal Services of Greater Miami, 1992-1998. Board Certified, Criminal Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy. Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
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Payment InformationPayment & Cost FeaturesFree initial consultation
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Firm InformationPositionAttorneyFirm NameKuehne Davis Law, P.A.
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesBush v. Gore, 531 U.S. 98, 121 S.Ct. 525 (2000)
Gore v. Harris, 772 So.2d 1243 (Fla. 2000)
Diaz de la Portilla v. FEC, 857 So.2d 913(Fla. 3d DCA 2003)
State v. Steadman, 827 So.2d 1022 (Fla.3d DCA 2002)
Biovail Corp. Int'l. v. Andrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 239 F.3d 1297 (Fed. Cir. 2000)
United States v. Brown,79 F.3d 1550 (11th Cir. 1996)
In the Matter of the Protest of Election Returns,707 So.2d 1170 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998)
Godix Export Equipment Corp. v. Caterpillar Inc.,948 F. Supp. 1570 (S.D.Fla. 1986)
Mitro v. State,682 So.2d 303 (Fla. 3DCA 1996)
State v. Griffith,561 So. 2d 528 (Fla. 1990)
United States v. Monsanto,109 S. Ct. 2657 (1989) (amicus brief)
In re Duque,134 B.R. 679 (1991). -
Pro Bono ServicesTime Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%
Benedict P Kuehne has long been committed to serving the cause of justice in the community, including impact litigation and protection of individual rights against government overreach.
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1977, Florida
1979, District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, U.S. District Courts, Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Tenth Circuits
1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Ninth and Federal Circuits
1997, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida.
MembershipsThe Florida Bar Board of Governors (2004-2008)
Dade County (President, 1998-1999), Palm Beach County, and American Bar Associations
The Florida Bar (Chair, Criminal Certification Committee, 1990-1993
Member, Appellate Rules Committee, 1979-1984, 1985-1989
Criminal Law Section, Chair, 1994-1995
Chair, Appellate Certification Committee, 1995-1999
Chair, Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section, 2000-2001
Chair, Council of Sections, 1999-2000
President, Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents, 2001
Board of Legal Specialization and Education, 1999-2005)
The District of Columbia Bar
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Charter Member, Board of Directors, 1988-1989, 1991—), (Miami Chapter, President, 1990-1991)
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers), 1991—
Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. (Board Certified Criminal Appellate Practice Lawyer, Criminal Trial Practice, and Appellate Practice Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education) (Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy).Bar FellowshipThe Florida Bar Foundation. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Miami
Class of 1977
J.D.
cum laude
Other EducationUniversity of Miami
Class of 1974
B.A.
cum laude
Legal CertificationsBoard Certified Appellate Practice Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, Board Certified Criminal Appellate Practice Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocates, Certified Fraud Examiner (Life Member) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners -
Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1954
Merced, California, March 24, 1954
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Benedict P. Kuehne was admitted in 1977 to the State of Florida.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Benedict P. Kuehne is admitted to practice in District of Columbia and Florida.
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Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?Yes, Benedict P. Kuehne offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Kuehne Davis Law, P.A. has 2 attorneys at this location.
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How much pro bono work does this attorney do?Benedict P. Kuehne spends 10% of their time working pro bono.