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JORGE L. CRUZ, P.E.
Partner 
Miami Office
P: 305.448.7988   
jcruz@dkdr.com

Education
Florida International Univ,
B.S., Engineering

University of Miami, J.D.

Bar Admissions
Florida

JORGE L. CRUZ, prior to starting his law career, practiced as a professional engineer, and has more than ten years of experience in all other areas of construction, with expertise in the design of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems; he has been involved in large projects throughout Miami-Dade County, including the Miami International Airport, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, and the Port of Miami. In addition, he has spoken concerning various legal issues to different design professional organizations.

Mr. Cruz received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Florida International University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami.

He is admitted to the Florida Bar and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; further, he is a Florida Professional Engineer and Certified General Contractor, and is also a member of the Dade County Bar Association, Cuban American Bar Association, Florida Board of Professional Engineers, and Florida Engineering Society.

Mr. Cruz practices in the areas of construction litigation and design professional liability defense.


Practice Areas

+ Construction Litigation
+ Design Professional Liability Defense
+ Insurance Defense

Professional Licenses & Awards

+ Recognized in 1994 for professional excellence in Engineering by “Los Triunfadores”
+ Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
+ Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida

Speaking Appearances

+ First Annual Seminar for Young Architects 07 (Prof. Contracts, DPR Rules & Ch. 481)
+ Emerging Professional Conference 07 (Common Mistakes That Architects Can Avoid)
+ Design Technology Expo 08, (Current Legal Issues Affecting Design Professionals)

Board Memberships

+ Member of the Planning Board of the City of South Miami

Memberships

+ Dade County Bar Association
+ The Florida Bar
+ Cuban American Bar Association (CABA)
+ Florida Board of Professional Engineers
+ Florida Engineering Society (FES)

Court Admissions

+ Florida
+ U.S. District Court, Southern District

Languages

+ Spanish

 

 

 
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