C A R O L  J.  B R E E C E,  P. A.
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About Us

Experience:

CAROL J. BREECE, P.A.
Miami, Florida, 2009 - Present

Trial and appellate attorney defending and prosecuting white collar and other crimes in State and Federal courts.  Cases include mail and wire fraud, visa fraud, aggravated white collar crime, organized scheme to defraud, grand theft, health care fraud, narcotics trafficking, conspiracy, and money laundering.  Available to defend cases in state courts throughout Florida and in federal courts throughout the U.S., advise and represent victims in criminal cases and civil lawsuits, and to defend against governmental actions affecting businesses and professional licenses.

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING 
Miami, Florida, 2007 – 2009

Provided forensic accounting and consulting services to counsel in commercial litigation and to courts presiding over commercial litigation requiring fiduciary support.  Planned, managed, and organized forensic analysis, reporting, and testimony.  Directed the conduct of receiverships and assignments for the benefit of creditors.  Assisted counsel in investigation, direct and cross examination preparation for deposition and trial, mediation, jury selection, and trial strategy.  Cases included bank fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, consumer violations, insurance fraud, securities violations, trade secrets theft, theft of royalties and trademark infringement.  Businesses involved included condominium associations and developments,  credit counseling, developer financing, hedge funds, housing developments, import/export, private clubs, retail, and wholesale.

OFFICE OF STATEWIDE PROSECUTION,
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL,
Miami, Florida
Chief Assistant Statewide Prosecutor, 1999 - 2007

Investigated and prosecuted complex white collar and racketeering cases filed in Circuit Courts in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, and managed the activities and personnel of the Miami-Dade bureau.  Directed and organized lengthy investigations and prosecutions with multiple defendants and voluminous discovery including tens of thousands of documents and dozens of material witnesses requiring cooperation of targets and defendants, numerous depositions and hearings, and multiple trials.  Extensive grand jury and post-trial litigation experience.  Cases included conspiracy, racketeering, aggravated white collar crime, money laundering, tax fraud, health care fraud, public corruption, mortgage fraud including rescue and foreclosure surplus schemes, workers’ compensation premium fraud, staged accident rings, narcotics trafficking including internet pharmacies, and more.  Served as Special Assistant United States Attorney.

OFFICE OF STATEWIDE PROSECUTION,
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL,
Orlando, Florida

Deputy Chief Assistant Statewide Prosecutor, 1997-1999
Assistant Statewide Prosecutor, 1994 - 1997

Assisted the management of activities and personnel of the Orlando office and investigated and prosecuted complex white collar and racketeering cases, including conspiracy, securities violations, investment fraud, health care fraud, tax fraud, workers’ compensation premium fraud, and narcotics trafficking in Circuit Courts in Orange, Osceola, Hillsborough, Volusia, Brevard, Lake, Broward, and Leon Counties.

STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE,
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Miami, Florida
Assistant State Attorney, 1990 - 1994

Prosecuted street crimes occurring in Miami-Dade County.  From 1990 to 1991, tried hundreds of misdemeanor bench trials in County Court.  From 1991 to 1993, prosecuted felonies as a “division” prosecutor in Circuit Court, including drug distribution and trafficking, attempted murders, kidnappings, sexual batteries, and domestic violence.  From 1993 to 1994, prosecuted in the Career Criminal/Robbery unit, handling major violent crimes including restaurant robberies, home invasion robberies, car jackings, and tourist robberies, resulting in numerous life imprisonment sentences.

 

 

 

Education:

Catholic University of America
Columbus School of Law, Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctor, 1990
Law Review

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, 1987
Highest Honors, Criminal Justice & Criminology

Licenses/Certification/Rating:

The Florida Bar, Admitted 1990
Southern District of Florida, Admitted 2004
United States Supreme Court, Admitted 2006
AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, The Florida Bar, 1999 to Present
Certified Fraud Examiner, 2010 to Present

Associations:

Asian-Pacific American Bar Association, Member
C
uban American Bar Association, Member
Dade County Bar Association, Member
Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Member
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
Florida Supreme Court Justice Teaching Program, Volunteer
Miami Beach Bar Association,
President
Miami Beach High School Adopt-a-Class Program, Volunteer
Women's Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade,
   Board Member
The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section Executive Council,   
   Former Committee Chair
The Florida Bar Criminal Procedure Rules Committee,
   Former Vice Chair, Parliamentarian & Subcommittee Chair
The Florida Bar Evidence Code and Rules Committee,
   Former Member
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