The Miami Beach Bar Association ("MBBA") was organized in 1946 by a small group of Miami Beach attorneys. Philanthropist and local attorney Baron De Hirsch Meyer was elected as our first President. Many of our members have gone on to serve as Judges, City Officials, and President of The Florida Bar. For a list of current Officers and Directors click on the link to Board of Directors on the left.

These meetings afford an opportunity for the members of the Bench and our Bar Association to develop the highest degree of mutual respect, collegiality, and education. CLE programs offered at these luncheon meetings serve to enhance competency and advocacy in the profession.

MBBA's MONTHLY LUNCHEON AND CLE SEMINARS are held on the THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, except for  MAY (Law Day Luncheon), AUGUST (Summer Break), and DECEMBER (Installation Luncheon). NETWORKING at 11:45 A.M.; LUNCH promptly at 12:00 P.M. Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33140 (305-532-3350).

BOARD MEETING starts promptly after the monthly  luncheon, at approximately 1:00 p.m..

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 MONTHLY CLE LUNCHEON TOPIC: "Juvenile Delinquency Court:  A View from the Bench" presented by the Hon. Abby Cynamon, Miami-Dade County Juvenile Division.

THIS MONTH'S LUNCHEON SPONSOR: Elder Solutions Inc., Professional Guardians, Registered Guardians, and Geriatric Care Managers, "Professionals assisting elders, by identifing ways to maintain the highest level of independence while balancing safety and quality of life. We understand the complex changes and challenges of aging, by providing respectful support we explore ways to promote self determination with reasonable plans for the long term."

COST: $20 For Judges, $30 For Members, $40 For Non-Members. Lunch is included; typically 1 CLE credit is earned. Bring your check or mail it to Judith Frankel, Esq., MBBA Treasurer, 5420 North Bay Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33140.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RSVP CALL VIVIENE DAVIS, Assistant to MBBA President Gilbert K. Squires, at (305) 575-2400.

SEATING IS LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE, SO RSVP EARLY!

The MBBA began its monthly “North Beach Pro Bono Legal Program” in February 2008. It is hosted by Unidad of Miami Beach at the Coral Rock House Community Center, 1701 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach. This program is in partnership with the “Put Something Back" Pro Bono Project of the Dade County Bar Association and is made possible through a grant from the Florida Bar Foundation to the MBBA.

Click here for the MBBA By Laws adopted on October 18, 1994 and effective January 1, 1995.