Mario B. Simoes
Mario graduated 1st in his class at the Portuguese Air Force Academy, and started his professional career as a military pilot and as an airline pilot for one of the largest airline companies in the US. In December 2007, Mario graduated Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Coif from The University of Florida, Levin College of Law, 2nd in his class of 208 graduates. At the University of Florida, he earned book awards in Employment Law, Appellate Advocacy, Administrative Law, Federal Courts, Poverty Law, Legal Drafting and Trial Practice. Mario is an accomplished private, commercial, instrument and ATP rated pilot as well as a Gold Seal Flight Instructor. Mario has also contracted with Check-6, Inc. to provide safety consulting services to the offshore and land-based Oil and Gas Industry.
Bar Admissions:
Florida, 2008
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Florida Bar, 2008
Lawyer Pilots Bar Association
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Experimental Aircraft Association
Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association
NTSB Bar Association
National Business Aviation Association
Civil Air Patrol
Volunteer Activities:
Angel Flight Pilot-In-Command, 2009 - Present
