Community Events
Happy 224th Birthday US Constitution!
(Palm City) Local Criminal Defense Attorney Arthur Brandt seemed to be at home in front of Ms. Kelly Coleman’s American History class at Hidden Oaks Middle School Thursday (9/22). Brandt and other local lawyers volunteered to participate in Martin County classrooms to celebrate the 224th Birthday of the US Constitution. The students were challenged by Arthur Brandt to describe the Bill of Rights and what makes our Federal Government different. “I was impressed with how familiar the students were with the US Constitution” said Brandt.
Attorney Arthur Brandt speaks to students in view of George Washington cutout.
There was a pop-quiz involved in Arthur Brandt’s forty-seven minute curriculum. The students were allowed to form discussion groups to consider an actual legal case and the constitutionality of the law on which it was based. The case was about a state forcing convicted DUI drivers to have a permanent DUI license plate on their vehicle. Most of the students argued the law to be unconstitutional. “It’s great to see our next generation realize how important our US Constitution is in everyday life”, said Attorney Brandt, “They passed with flying colors”.
Friday morning (9/23) the scene shifted to Felix A. Williams Elementary where newly appointed Circuit Court Judge Mark Klingensmith joined Criminal Defense Attorney Arthur Brandt on stage in the school’s cafeteria. Both men fielded questions and answers from combined classes of fifth graders. The students with the correct responses received a copy of the US Constitution from Judge Mark Klingensmith.
19th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Mark Klingensmith and Attorney Arthur Brandt
Arthur Brandt is a principal partner at the Law Offices of Brandt and Feinberg 516 SE Camden Street in Stuart and is the president of the St. Lucie County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Law Offices of Brandt & Feinberg Sponsor EFMC Event
The Law Offices of Brandt & Feinberg are focused not only on the needs of their clients, but also the needs of the Community. Recently the firm has been involved with two Education Foundation of Martin County events this year. The first was to honor the Teachers of the Year in all grade levels from Elementary through High School. Brandt and Feinberg were sponsors of the event held at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Arthur Brandt and Lee Feinberg attended the event and were recognized as first time sponsors during the evening. Many local dignitaries gratefully acknowledged the support of the firm and celebrated the achievements of Martin County’s outstanding teachers. Each teacher nominated received thunderous applause from fellow teachers and administrators.
L to R :Arthur Brandt, Jennifer Ahern with EFMC and Lee Feinberg
The Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is a non-profit organization comprised of business leaders, community volunteers and school officials with the common goal of enriching and enhancing the quality of education for students and educators in Martin County’s public schools. Arthur Brandt and Lee Feinberg are not only sponsors of the organization but its mission is very close to their hearts due to the fact they are both fathers of school age children. The Education Foundation’s mentoring programs, professional development for teachers, special initiatives, scholarships, and programs to recognize outstanding teachers make it a perfect community partner for the Law Offices of Brandt and Feinberg. For more information about the Education Foundation of Martin County contact them by calling 772-219-1200 or visit their website www.educationfoundationmc.org to find out how you can support this valuable community asset.
Brandt & Fienberg Present BSA Distinguished Citizen Award
The Law Offices of Brandt & Feinberg partnered with the Boy Scouts of America to present the Distinguished Citizen Award honoring the late Circuit Court Judge David Harper. An outstanding Jensen Beach High School student, Nicholas Palczer was chosen to be the first recipient of the award. Arthur Brandt and Lee Feinberg were on stage at the Jensen Beach High School auditorium to present the award during Scholarship Night festivities. Brandt and Feinberg praised Nicholas for his countless hours of volunteer work in the community and his decision to continue his education while pursuing a military career.
L to R: Lee Feinberg, Nicholas Palczer JBHS Student and Arthur Brandt
The Distinguished Citizen Award is named in honor of Circuit Court Judge David Harper who served for thirty-eight years as a jurist in Martin County. Harper was the longest serving Judge in Martin County history. Judge Harper began his career as a small claims judge in 1971 before serving as a Martin County Court Judge until his death, in March of 2009. Judge Harper was very supportive of the local Boys Scouts Sailfish Council and a volunteer firefighter. Arthur Brandt who chaired the Award committee felt the choice of Nicholas Palczer was a good one due to the fact that Judge Harper worked tirelessly with the youth of Martin County in Scouting. The Award is given to a Martin County resident who completes service work through their occupation or volunteerism, demonstrates a significant and continuous dedication to the community and disciplines him or her self to live within the laws of the country.
