Attorney Profile

David Stephen Hope represents Miami-Dade County in a litany of legislative and litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels, in both federal and state court. Since joining the Office of the County Attorney, David's practice areas encompass litigation and appeals, finance and municipal bonds, land use and zoning, aviation, telecommunications, housing, code enforcement, small business development, torts, and personnel.

David was the lead trial attorney for the County in matters such as a facial constitutional challenge of a regulatory ordinance imposing civil and criminal penalties for certain activities, by fourteen (14) adult entertainment establishments; declaratory and injunctive relief sought to invalidate actions of the County, City of Miami, and two Community Redevelopment Agencies pertaining to the redevelopment plan for downtown Miami, which included a new publicly owned baseball stadium for the Florida Marlins; and allegations that the County's provision of telecommunications services at Miami International Airport violated Florida law, Florida Public Service Commission rules, and the County Home Rule Charter.

Prior to joining the office, David had over eight years experience encompassing key aspects of finance related management consulting and commercial banking, with expertise developed in strategic business planning, micro-based financial systems implementation, and marketing.