Paul Burton Steinberg[2] (born March 21, 1940) is an American attorney and former politician in the state of Florida.

Paul B. Steinberg
Steinberg, c. 1976–1978
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 36th district
In office
November 7, 1978 – November 2, 1982
Preceded byGeorge Firestone
Succeeded byCarrie P. Meek
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 101st district
In office
November 7, 1972 – November 7, 1978
Preceded byHarold G. Featherstone
Succeeded byHarold W. Spaet
Personal details
Born
Paul Burton Steinberg

(1940-03-21) March 21, 1940 (age 84)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSandra J. Schwartz[1]
Children3[1]
EducationUniversity of Miami (BBA)
Stetson University (JD)
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Coast Guard
Years of service1963 (active)
1964-1971 (reserve)
RankPetty officer third class

Early life, education, & military service

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Steinberg was born in Brooklyn, New York. He came to Florida in 1957. He graduated from the University of Miami (BBA, 1961) and from Stetson School of Law (JD, 1963).[3] He was an editor of the business school newspaper and served on the debate team.[3] He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1963 to 1971.[3] He served on active duty in 1963 and was in the reserves from 1964 to 1971.[3] He reached the rank of Petty officer third class.[3]

Political career

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He is the former chairman of the Miami Beach Beautification Committee.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1972 to 1978, as a Democrat, representing the 101st district.[4][5] He served in the Florida Senate from 1978 to 1982 representing the 36th district.[1][3]

From 1981 to 1982 he served as chairman of the Florida Motion Picture & T.V. Council.[1][3]

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He has practiced law with Steinberg & Associates since the firm's founding in 1969.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e 1980-1982 Florida Senate Handbook
  2. ^ Candidates for summer graduation, University of Miami, June 12, 1961
  3. ^ a b c d e f g PAUL B. STEINBERG District: 36 - Democrat
  4. ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  5. ^ "House of Representatives". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  6. ^ Martindale-Hubbell Law Profile