Profile - David P. Rowe

Profile of Constitutional Rights Lawyer David P. Rowe

Criminal Defense and Constitutional Law Litigator

       Contact Information:
110 E. Broward Blvd.
Suite 1700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Telephone: (305) 731-0019
Facsimile: (954) 323-8628

Email: davidprowe@constitution-and-rights.com

Website: http://www.constitution-and-rights.com

Personal

Born in Savanna-la-mar, Jamaica, W.I., Son of Ira DeCordova Rowe, former President of the Court of Appeal of Jamaica, W.I., President of the Court of Appeal of Belize, Central America, Member of the Court of Appeal of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Member of the Court of Appeal of the Bahamas.

Click here to read a tribute to the late Justice Ira Rowe, Q.C., O.J..

Academics

  • Adjunct Professor - University of Miami School of Law - 1988 to present.

  • Adjunct Professor - St. Thomas University School of Law - 2006 to present.

Litigator

Ira Expert Witness Projects

Significant Representations - Criminal Defense

Major Civil Rights Cases

Other

Professional and Community Involvement

Published Articles

Awards and Recognition

Bar Admissions

Education

Previous Professional Positions

The Hon. Ira D. Rowe, Q.C., O.J.

Available in Hard Cover and Paper Back

Ira Rowe – Caribbean Lawyer

Written by: Attorney David P. Rowe

Published by: GaraiBooks – Lauderhill, Florida, U.S.A.

Materials, Tributes and Cases pertaining to the late former Jamaican Chief Justice, Ira Rowe, a "towering giant of Caribbean jurisprudence".

This book written by his son Professor David P. Rowe explores the accomplishments of this great man and lawyer. It contains tributes from those who knew him best and reprints of many of his legal opinions.

The book is an inspirational account of the man, his life and his work.

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Pictures - Events and Functions


David Rowe with Bill McBride and Legal Assistant Chantel Kelly



Alex Sink, Chief Financial Officer for the State of Florida with Legal Assistant Chantel Kelly



David Rowe with Bill Mcbride and his Legal Assistants Chantel Kelly and Danielle Shelley



Alex Sink, Chief Financial Officer for the State of Florida with Legal Assistant Danielle Shelley


David Rowe - Litigator

  • Criminal Defense Litigation.

  • Title VII Civil Rights Litigation.

  • General Business Torts.

  • Expert Witness Litigation re the English speaking West Indies.

  • Extradition Litigation.

  • Family Litigation where marital property is in both the United States and the Commonwealth Caribbean.

  • State Court Sex Crime Litigation.

Expert Witness Projects

David P. Rowe has assisted several litigation teams as an expert witness in preparation for both Federal and State litigation involving law issues.

Many cases settle after David P. Rowe is hired as an expert witness.

Significant Representations - Criminal Defense

  • State of Florida vs. Sean Perry - Case No. FO712964. (NOT GUILTY of Attempted First Degree Murder. NOT GUILTY of Kidnapping).

    David Rowe obtained an acquittal in State Court in Miami, Florida for Sean Perry in September 2009.

    Mr Perry and Mr. Rowe walked out of Court together. Mr Perry said: "Mr David Rowe is the new Johnny Cochran."

  • United States vs. Nigel Bowe.

  • United States vs. Vivian Blake, et al.

  • United States vs. Vadim Goubine.

  • United States vs. Jamaica (Exrel Richard 'Storyteller' Morrison).

  • United States vs. Hargitay (NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS).

  • United States vs. BCCI.

  • United States vs. Joel Powell (NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS).

  • State of Florida vs. Sean Perry (NOT GUILTY First Degree Murder - Guilty of Negligent Homicide only).

  • State of Florida vs. Miguel DaCosta (NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS).

  • State of Florida vs. Paul Silvera (NOT GUILTY - ARMED KIDNAPPING AND ALL OTHER COUNTS).

  • United States vs. Lucille Sapp (NOT GUILTY OF ANTHRAX POISONING).

  • United States vs. Mario Martin (NOT GUILTY OF ARMED SEXUAL BATTERY - FOUND GUILTY OF HAVING A CONCEALED FIREARM).

Major Civil Rights Cases:

  • Alkahwana Kelly vs. Motorola.
  • Lee Williams vs. Dade County.
  • Ranis Ford vs. Dade County School Board.

Other

  • Used by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as a Consultant on Caribbean Court of Justice issues in 2005. Appeared with the Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies on BBC radio program.

  • Used as Consultant by People Magazine on comparative Caribbean Law issues.

  • Qualified as an Expert on Caribbean Extradition Law (through stipulation by the United States of America and Frank Phipps, QC, Jamaica, W.I.).

  • Consulted by Time Magazine on Caribbean Law issues.

  • Registered Foreign Agent for Jamaica (1984-1990).

  • As Partner of Holland and Knight, testified for the CBI before the Senate Foreign Relations Sub-Committee 1984.

Professional and Community Involvement

  • Coordinated Marcus Garvey Seminar, University of Miami (1999-2004.)

  • Founding Chairman American Bar Association Caribbean Law Committee - (1980-86).

  • Member of the Vestry, Episcopalian Chapel of the Venerable Bede.

  • Radio Sports Commentator - WVCG Radio 1080 AM.

  • Member Cricket Society, England.

Published Articles

  • 1982 - In the 'Jamaica Gleaner' - 'The Abondonment Doctrine or Is Your Green Card Safe?'

  • 1992 - In the International Law Yearbook (Co-Author) 'Debt Equity Reduction'

  • 1998 - 'Trial By Jury' - Is 'Trial By Jury' protected in the Jamaican Constitution?

  • 'DPP vs. Trevor Stone'.

  • 'THE GRAND JURY IN FLORIDA' (Extra Territorial Implications for Jamaicans or What To Do If You Get A Grand Jury Subpoena! ) - Co-Authored with Professor Barry Auguste, University of Miami School of Law.

Awards and Recognition

  • Sydney McDonald Award - 'Courage, Loyalty and Devotion to Duty' (Wolmer's School, Jamaica, W.I.).

  • University Scholarship - University of the West Indies, Jamaica, W.I. - (1977 - 1980).

  • Jamaica Rhodes Scholarship finalist - (1980 - 1981).

Bar Admissions

  • Member of the Jamaica Bar.

  • Member of the Florida Bar.

  • General Federal Bar Southern District of Florida.

  • General Federal Bar Middle District of Florida.

  • Member of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.

Education

  • Bachelor of Law Degree - University of the West Indies, Jamaica, W.I.

  • J.D. Degree - University of Miami, Florida, U.S.A.

Previous Professional Positions

  • Greenberg Traurig LLP, Associate.

  • Holland and Knight, Capital Partner.
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