MIAMI, April 20, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Azur International, Inc. (OTC:AZUR.PK), a luxury residential and resort development company, announced today the appointment of Albert Lazo, Esq., as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Mr. Lazo brings experience in the practices of Real Estate, Corporate Governance, International Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Labor and Employment and Securities. He holds membership to the Florida, Dade County, American and Cuban American Bar Associations. He has served as an associate with the firm Richards and Polansky, P.A., and as an associate at the law firm of John G. Shieley. Mr. Lazo holds a business degree from the University of Florida and graduated from the Law School at Nova Southeastern University Law School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Albert has joined the Azur team, in the position of General Counsel. He will offer advice on general business concerns, long-range planning, and Sarbanes-Oxley issues. His expertise and guidance will be utilized in reviewing corporate documents and policies, managing our corporate legal department, and supervising the use of outside counsel.
Albert Lazo, Esq., General Counsel of Azur comments, "I am very excited to be joining the Azur team. I look forward to assisting Azur in becoming a premier developer of luxury residential and resort properties."
Azur International, Inc., based in Miami, Florida, is a publicly traded company that currently develops and markets luxury residential and resort properties. Place des Arts and Meritage are two luxury residential projects Azur is currently developing in Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas area. Additionally, there are several real estate projects under consideration, including the purchase and development of luxury hotels and resorts, domestically and internationally, and land purchases in strategic areas that will provide inventory for future development or sale.
For additional information about Azur International, Inc, please visit their website at www.Azur-Int.com.
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