Darcee S.
Siegel

A Career Dedicated to Public Service

Darcee S. Siegel has served in the public sector for her entire legal career, building a distinguished reputation over more than three decades of government law practice. She is the former City Attorney for the City of North Miami Beach, where she had the distinct honor of being the first woman appointed to that position.

Prior to serving the City of North Miami Beach for 22 years, Darcee served the City of Hollywood for four years as Assistant City Attorney, Chief Trial Attorney, and Prosecutor, and the City of Miami for two years as Chief Law Clerk. Throughout her career, she handled complex litigation across virtually every area of civil law, from civil rights and employment discrimination to construction disputes and wrongful death claims.

Darcee has been recognized as one of the top government attorneys in the State of Florida by the South Florida Legal Guide. Most recently, she received certification from the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Court Mediator in all judicial circuits of the state, allowing her to bring her extensive litigation and negotiation experience to the mediation table.

Education

Juris Doctor — Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 1985

Dean's List
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Moot Court Board
Client Counseling Competition
Oral Finalist Award, First Year Moot Court

Bachelor of Arts, English — Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1981

Dean's List

2014 – Present

Solo Practitioner & Certified Mediator

Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator providing mediation services across all judicial circuits.

2009 – 2014

City Attorney — City of North Miami Beach

Served as the first female City Attorney, overseeing all legal matters for the city including litigation, ordinance drafting, and advisory services.

1992 – 2009

Assistant City Attorney — City of North Miami Beach

Handled civil litigation, code enforcement, employment matters, construction disputes, and civil rights defense over 17 years of service.

1988 – 1992

Assistant City Attorney — City of Hollywood

Served as Chief Trial Attorney and Prosecutor, managing complex civil litigation and municipal prosecution.

1985 – 1987

Chief Law Clerk — City of Miami

Began public sector legal career providing legal research and support to the City of Miami legal department.

Court Admissions & Certifications

Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator
Supreme Court of the State of Florida
United States Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Trial Bar
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Special Judicial Appointments

Special Magistrate — City of Miami
Special Magistrate — City of Sunny Isles Beach
Special Magistrate — Bal Harbour Village

Teaching Positions

Adjunct Professor — Florida International University
Adjunct Professor — Broward County Community College

Professional Organizations

American Bar Association

House of Delegates Member
Standing Committee on Gun Violence
Advisory Committee on Gun Violence
Standing Committee on Public Education
Standing Committee on Membership
Membership Chair, Section Officers Conference
Secretary/Diversity Officer, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Past Chair, Government and Public Sector Lawyers' Division

Additional Memberships

Dade County Bar Association
Miami-Dade League of Cities
Florida Association of Police Advisors
Florida Municipal Attorney Association
Florida International University Vice-Provost Council (Executive Committee)

Put This Experience to Work for Your Dispute

With over 30 years of legal experience, Darcee S. Siegel brings unmatched knowledge and professionalism to every mediation.

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