Mark Journey Coconut Grove, Florida
COFFEY BURLINGTON
Penthouse
2699 South Bayshore Dr
Miami, FL 33133
TEL: 305-858-2900
FAX: 305-858-5261
Joel Bello
3132 Ponce de Leon Boulavard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
TEL 305-445-2011
For the month of July it was difficult to select only one attorney. It was a tie between Attorney Mark Journey and Attorney Joel Bello; therefore, we selected both as Lawyer of the Month. Both attorneys demonstrated enthusiasm and dedication to volunteer and participate in Lawyers to the Rescue’s Habitat for Humanity Project. Furthermore, Mr. Journey and Mr. Bello expressed willingness and availability to participate in future community service events.
Mark Journey and Joel Bello were at the Habitat for Humanity build site at 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday ready to do whatever it takes to help build a home for a homeless family. They did not express any discomfort while working on the rooftop with a 95˚F temperature, which felt like 120˚F! They did not complain that they had to give up their Saturday with their families for this project. Instead they arrived ready with a smile and climbed to the rooftop with their hammers and tools and followed the instructions given by the construction supervisors.
While everyone was complaining about the heat and taking breaks, Mr. Journey did not stop working on the roof and when asked why he agreed to become part of this project, he said, jokingly, “I had nothing better to do at 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday.” Mr. Bello was a pro with his bag of tools working hard with dedication and a big smile.
Mark Journey:
Mark Journey focuses his practice on commercial, employment and labor litigation in State and Federal courts. He has represented a diverse group of clients: stevedoring companies litigating against Florida ports; Mexican business executives fighting civil racketeering claims; and political leaders defending against charges lodged by the Federal Elections Commission. Mr. Journey has broad experience representing clients in business torts, particularly in connection with claims involving fraud. He also has litigated controversies relating to restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, trade secrets and other unfair trade practices which typically involve former owners and employees as well as current competitors. Mr. Journey has successfully represented clients in disputes involving claims of racial and ethnic discrimination.
Prior to practicing law, he was a reporter for several Florida newspapers where he covered city government, criminal justice and issues relating to Latin America and the Caribbean with assignments in Cuba, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Mexico.
Joel Bello
Mr. Bello’s legal practice is located in Miami Dade County and includes Family Law, Divorce & Custody, General Civil Litigation and Real Estate and Real Property Law. Mr. Bello uses his knowledge and experience to get the best legal outcome for his clients and has a solid reputation for the timely and cost-effective resolutions for his client’s legal issues. Mr. Bello offers personal attention and dedicated legal representation for clients facing serious legal decisions.
Mr. Bello understands that each situation offers new challenges to obtain positive resolutions and he listens carefully and in detail to all the relevant aspects of each client’s legal matters. Mr. Bello is also known for his straightforward approach and he tells it like it is — providing honest, no-nonsense legal advice.
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