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Office Profile:
Office Title: Orange County Judge - Group 15
Term: 6 years
Salary: $137,020
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Candidate: Brad Conway
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Educational Background: University of Florida, Bachelor
of Arts, December 1988
University of Florida, College of Law, Juris Doctor, December 1991
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Age: 42 years old
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Current Occupation: I am currently a sole practitioner at
the Law Office of Bradley A. Conway, P.A.
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Civic Organizations: Board of Directors, Center for Independent
Living 1999 to 2002
American Bar Association
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How many years have you been practicing law?
I have been practicing in Orlando for sixteen (16) years. I began
working for Joe DuRocher at the Public Defender's Office in March
1992. I started my own law office in December 1997. I received an
AV rating (top rated) from Martindale Hubbell in 2004. My entire
practice has involved litigation in both criminal and civil cases.
I currently represent small businesses sued in U.S. Federal Court
under the American's with Disabilities Act. (ADA) I am able to bring
these businesses into compliance with Federal Law while minimizing
unnecessary litigation and attorney's fees. After ten (10) years
of private practice I have developed the ability to manage a case
load as well as the demands of running a business. I devote part
of my practice to representing individuals who cannot afford an
attorney. I have appeared in Courtrooms, both State and Federal,
from Key West to Jacksonville.
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Which aspect of your legal experience is most relevant to the
position you are seeking?
My expertise is trial work. After sixteen (16) years of litigation
I understand the role of a judge and the importance of respect and
demeanor in a Court of law. My varied experience reinforces the
idea that our judges should be impartial and detached in applying
the law to a particular case. Courtrooms belong to the citizens,
not the lawyers or judges. It's important that a judge articulates
the reason for a ruling so that litigants understand the reasoning
behind the result. Although a litigant may not like the result,
understanding the reason and knowing that the judge allowed both
sides to be heard equally and fairly allows an individual to move
forward knowing that they had their day in Court. I will be a judge
who allows lawyers and litigants to present their case fairly and
equally.
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What management skills will allow you to handle increased case
loads?
Managing my own practice has taught me all of the skills necessary
to handle a court docket. With the budget cuts we have faced, it's
important that justice not be ignored in return for efficiency.
Case management is a skill I developed as a Public Defender and
have continued to refine as a Private Attorney. These are the same
skills that a judge needs to manage the courts docket efficiently.
The key is recognizing cases that can be easily resolved and taking
the initiative to do so. It is important to separate these cases
from those that need to be litigated. In doing so a judge is better
able to apply our limited resources to cases where there is a genuine
question of law or fact that must be adjudicated by the judge or
jury.
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Campaign Contact Information:
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390 N. Orange Ave., Suite 1630, Orlando, Florida 32801.
www.bradconwayforjudge.com
407-246-0803
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