Raul J. Valdes-Fauli
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rvf@frvf-law.com
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355 Alhambra Circle
Suite 801
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (786) 364-8400
Fax: (786) 364-8401
E-mail: rvf@frvf-law.com
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Raul J. Valdes-Fauli's legal practice is focused in the areas of corporate law, securities and finance, banking, domestic and international litigation and arbitration. Valdes-Fauli has worked in private practice since 1971, most recently as a partner at the law firms of Steel Hector & Davis LLP and Gunster, Yoakley, Valdes-Fauli & Stewart. A graduate of Harvard University Law School (JD 1968), he is a member of the Florida Bar and the New York Bar and is active in several professional, trade and civic groups.
Throughout a career spanning 35 years he has held several elective offices including Mayor of the City of Coral Gables, and Vice Mayor and City Commissioner. His corporate governance experience includes board positions with BBU Bank where he is currently Chairman, Foamex International, Eastern National Bank, and Plaza Bank.
Mr. Valdes-Fauli began his professional career as a Tax Counselor for Standard Oil company in the 1960’s and later went on to become Senior Tax Counselor for Creole Petroleum Corporation of Venezuela. He has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards including The Dante Alighieri Award (Italy), Ufficiale nell’Ordine Al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, Chevalier of the Legion of Honor (France), Orden del Libertador San Martin, Gran Oficial (Argentina), Encomienda de la Orden del Merito Civil (Spain) and is also Honorary Consul of the Republic of El Salvador.
Practice Areas
• Corporate, Securities, and Finance
• Banking
• Litigation
• International Litigation and Arbitration
Experience
• Joined Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli, August, 2005.
• Partner, Steel Hector & Davis LLP, 2000-2005.
• Partner, Gunster, Yoakley, Valdes-Fauli & Stewart, P.A. Miami, Florida, 1995- 2000 and predecessor firm from 1979-2000.
• Private Practice, Coral Gables and Miami, Florida, 1971-1979.
• Senior Tax Attorney, Creole Petroleum Corporation, Caracas, Venezuela, 1969-1971.
• Tax Counsel, Standard Oil Company, New Jersey, 1968-1969.
Corporate Experience
• Chairman of the Board, BBU Bank, 2005 - present
• Board member, Foamex International Inc., 2003 - 2006, Chairman, Nominating and Governance Committee, 2004 - 2006
• Chairman of the Board, Eastern National Bank, 1999 - 2005
• Chairman of the Board, Plaza Bank, 1989 - 1995
Elective Offices
• Mayor, City of Coral Gables, Florida, 1993-2001.
• Vice Mayor, City of Coral Gables, Florida, 1987-1988.
• City Commissioner, City of Coral Gables, Florida, 1985-1989.
Education
• Harvard University Law School, J.D., 1968
• Tulane University, B.A., with honors, 1965
Bar Admissions
• Florida, 1971
• New York, 1969
Professional Involvement and Government Appointments
• Republican Mayors Conference of Florida, Co-Chairman, 1999-2001
• Appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to represent local government on the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, 1999
• South Florida Everglades Restoration Task Force, Board of Directors, 1999
• Metropolitan Planning Organization, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 1994-2000
• State of Florida Columbus Hemispheric Commission, 1988-1989
• Florida Board of Medicine, 1979-1984, Chairman, 1983
Community Involvement
• Florida Memorial University Board of Directors, 2009 - present
• Caribbean Central American Action (CCAA), Trustee, 2003-present
• Cuban American Council, Director, 2003-present
• U.S.-Argentina Council, Co-founder and Director, 2003 - present
• Honorary Chair of the 2003 Miami-Dade County Arthritis Walk, Arthritis Foundation, 2003
• The Dante Alighieri Award, Italy, 2001
• Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, France , 2000
• Honorary Consul, Republic of El Salvador, 1998-present
• Ufficiale nell’Ordine Al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, 1995
• Orden del Libertador San Martin, Gran Oficial, Argentina, 1994
• Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 1985-1989
• Executive Committee, 1987-1988
• University of Miami, Citizens Board, 1980-Present President, 1984-1985
• Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Miami, Founder Director, 1979-1989 President, 1979-1981, 1985-1987, 1999-Present
• The Florida Bar, International Law Committee, 1971-Present Chairman, 1979-1981
• Doctors Hospital Coral Gables, Board of Directors, 1987-1993
• Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, Board of Directors, 1991-1993 Executive Committee, 1993
• Lawyer of the Americas Award, University of Miami Law School, 1991
• Venezuelan-American Association of the United States, Founder, 1989 Chairman, Miami Chapter, 1989-1992
• Ransom Everglades School, Board of Trustees, 1983-1989, 2003 - present, President, 1987-1989
• University of Miami, Board of Trustees, 1985-1986
• Encomienda de la Orden del Merito Civil, Spain, 1985
• International Lawyers Exchange Program, Florida Bar, 1976-1978
• Friends of Art of the Lowe Art Museum, 1972-1979 President, 1979
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Board of Governors, 1974-1976
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