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Michael Gongora is a member of the Firm's Community Association Law and Litigation Groups. His experience representing community associations includes handling vendor contracts, association declarations and disputes that may arise from these and other issues. He was a partner in his own firm in Miami Beach for several years before joining Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. where he also handled commercial, municipal and family law cases. Mr. Gongora is a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) attorney and a Certified Family Mediator by the Florida Bar. Activities & Memberships Active in Miami Dade County's civic, charitable, business and legal communities, Mr. Gongora is an elected member of the Miami Beach City Commission, serving as Vice Mayor. He also serves as: Legal Advisor to CAMACOL, the Latin American Chamber of Commerce; and President of the Miami Beach Bar Association. Previously, Michael was a member of the City of Miami Beach Condominium Reform Taskforce; a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment; and a member of the City of Miami's Code Enforcement Board where he was also Vice Chair. Gongora also previously served as President of the Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce for three years and received a Key to the City of Miami Beach in appreciation of his service. He also served as Special Magistrate for Miami Dade County's Value Adjustment Board presiding over issues relating to property tax appeals and as a Special Master for the City of Miami Beach over code enforcement. | 