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0-5 years of experience
Responsible for case management of construction defect cases involving over 100 parties.
- Supervised discovery phase of litigation by determining strategies for depositions, production of documents, and issuances of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.
- Conducted extensive pre-discovery fact investigation, exhibits management, and document review of construction defect and commercial litigation cases.
- Performed key research on case law and authorities regarding condominium conversions in complex construction defect and unfair business practices cases.
- Conducted depositions in breach of contract and commercial lease cases.
- Authored settlement agreements.
- Prepared pleadings, pre-trial motions, and ex parte applications with supporting memoranda in commercial litigation cases.
0-5 years of experience
- Multitasked to manage a caseload of approximately fifty (50) active cases.
- Responsible for all aspects of client cases: analyzed case documents and evidence, developed case strategy, conducted legal research and writing, interviewed clients and witnesses, provided legal advice to clients, and represented clients at all court hearings.
- Researched relevant case law and applied relevant law to write and argue motions.
- Successfully represented clients at jury trials by: anticipating prosecution's arguments, developing a plan to address unfavorable evidence, and presenting the defense's theme of the case through relevant testimony and evidence.
- Collaborated with other firm members to brainstorm and develop case strategy in complex cases.
- Prepared presentations for opening and closing arguments.
0-5 years of experience
- Served as a justice advisor to defense lawyers and law enforcement in a program funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
- Conducted trial skills mentoring sessions for a group of 14 criminal defense attorneys working for the Legal Aid Organization of Afghanistan.
- Drafted curriculum addressing individual rights for use in training police officers.
- Organized a nine day training program for approximately 60 justice sector actors in the Bamiyan Province. At the time, this was the longest provincial justice training conducted by the Justice Sector Support Program.
0-5 years of experience
- Represented clients in various legal proceedings
- Researched and evaluated complex legal issues for trial and motion preparation
- Developed trial strategies by analyzing discovery, speaking with witnesses and working with an investigator
- Collaborated with treatment teams that included mental health providers, educators, government personnel and family members, to ensure clients' treatment needs were addressed
0-5 years of experience
Drafted motions, met with clients, interviewed witnesses, negotiated plea offers, and appeared in tribal court.
- Assisted clients with criminal matters, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile dependency.
- Appeared in court for suppression hearings, arraignments, probation revocation, and juvenile detention hearings.
- Advised clients of unique circumstances of tribal court relating to sovereignty and double jeopardy.
10+ years of experience
Routinely work very long hours without supervision to prepare for trial
- Acted as arbitrator in a dozen vehicular injury cases involving insurance firms
- Supervised three staff member and provided H.R. functions when necessary for hiring or termination
- Attend and teach multiple seminars to stay up to date on scientific aspects of trial
- Extensive experience with the Administrative Law statutes in Arizona
- Major focus of work was vehicular cases and accident reconstruction
- Lead counsel in over 400 jury trials
0-5 years of experience
Negotiated pleas State Attorney's Office by evaluating evidence
- Assisted clients through trial including daily courtroom appearances and mediation or trial preparation
- Conducted depositions of criminal clients and interviewed officers at DMV hearings
- Composed criminal, foreclosure, and family motions and formulated responses to discovery
10+ years of experience
Researched, drafted and edited pre-trial motions in civil cases
- Argued pre-trial motions in civil cases in court
- Researched, drafted and edited pre-trial motions in criminal defense cases
- Argued pre-trial criminal defense motions in court
- Researched, prepared and argue sentencing motions in criminal defense cases
- Researched, drafted and edited factually accurate articles on various criminal defense topics for publication on multiple websites
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted court-appointed attorney with defense of indigent criminal defendants.
- Prepared motions, statement summaries, trial books and other legal defense documentation.
- Performed jail visits and other client conferences.
- Interfaced with judges, prosecutors, investigators and expert witnesses as needed to negotiate pleas and prepare for trial and hearings.
6-10 years of experience
Represent clients in criminal matters before Federal and California State courts at all levels
- Admitted in every District Court in California, Central District of Illinois, and Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
- Admitted and practiced pro hac vice in numerous United States District Courts including Eastern District of Virginia, District of Utah, District of Wyoming, Western District of Washington, District of Nebraska, Western District of Arkansas, Middle District of Florida, District of Hawaii, Western District of Louisiana, Western District of Maryland, District of New Mexico, Southern District of Ohio, District of Kansas, District of South Carolina and Eastern District of New York
- Admitted to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and scheduled for oral argument on December 4, 2013
- Prepare post-conviction sentencing memoranda and motions, and represent clients at sentencing hearings and federal trials
- Conduct preliminary hearings, subsequent motions and state trials
- Negotiate complex plea agreements in both federal and state cases
- State and Federal trial practice
0-5 years of experience
- Represented 1000s of indigent clients who were charged with offenses and crimes ranging from violations, misdemeanors and felonies, at arraignments, hearings, grand jury, judge and jury trials in state court.
- Managed caseloads of more than 100 clients at a time, worked with criminal investigators to interview alibi witnesses, accompanied clients to police line-ups, obtained police files on clients, prepared witnesses for testimony, gathered evidence in support of clients' cases to obtain a dismissal of charges or lesser plea to the charges.
- Prepared pre-trial motions challenging the prosecution's cases on constitutional grounds, such as the police officer's ability to use evidence obtained from improper searches and seizures, the prosecutor ability to admit hearsay evidence at a hearing or trial, validity of eyewitness testimony, and other constitutional amendment challenges.
- Evaluated the strength and weakness of every case by performing extensive research and advising clients on odds of a successful outcome or providing the option to plead to a lesser offense to avoid incarceration.
- Conducted 100s of pre-trial conferences, arraignments, hearings, and trials in NY trial and supreme courts which consisted of cross examining witnesses, police officers and experts, making opening and closing arguments, and presenting evidence in defense of clients' rights.
- Prepared 100s of defense witnesses to testify on behalf of clients in support of case strategies and theories that were developed to effectively defend clients' constitutional rights or prevent incarceration.
- Kept 100s of clients and, with permission from the clients, family members informed about any new developments or new evidence discovered at all stages that may support or harm clients' ability to defeat the charges or subject clients to a greater risk of incarceration, and/or incurring a criminal records.
- Attended bar association meetings and criminal legal conferences to remain updated on all changes in the criminal law arena.
10+ years of experience
- Seven years experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney in Domestic Violence Courts
- Litigated Jury trials and Court trials, including cases with charges of: Major Felony Battery, Criminal Confinement, Stalking, Sexual Battery, Pointing a Firearm, Criminal Recklessness, Strangulation, Domestic Battery, Residential Entry and Misdemeanor Battery
- Seven years of experience litigating hundreds of Court trials in a high volume, high pressure Domestic Violence Courts
- Negotiated plea agreements and other case settlements with prosecutors and probation officers
- Mentored novice attorneys in litigation, criminal practice and courtroom procedure on a day-to-day basis in Domestic Violence Courts
0-5 years of experience
- Analyzed incarceration reports and offender cases while viewing detention videos including regular patrol stops and DUI videos.
- Spoke with clients and reviewed their cases in preparation for Attorney service.
- Gave personal reasoning to the defense team as to how they should go about handling a given case.
6-10 years of experience
Small criminal practice consisting of misdemeanor and criminal matters
- Completed one jury trial, defendant charged with HSC 11550, resulting in hung jury
- Appear on behalf of attorneys in criminal matters, negotiating dispositions and counseling clients concerning representation
- Conduct preliminary hearings and assist in jury trials when needed
- Conduct legal research and prepare point and authorities on variety of cases, including death penalty matters
0-5 years of experience
Represent clients charged with misdemeanors in NY State from inception through disposition.
- Represent clients charged with felonies and Second Chair on numerous felony trials.
- Personal interaction and correspondence with clients, including incarcerated clients.
- Motion drafting for felony cases; Affirmations; Subpoenas, Orders for all 5 boroughs.
- Listen to/transcribing inmate jail and prison telephone calls for trial preparation.
- Interaction with correction officers, court officers, court clerks and Judge's chambers.
- Closely track new cases through the arraignment process and file Notice of Appearances.
- Contact with police precincts informing them clients have retained our services and invoke their rights.
- Schedule attorney video-conferences with incarcerated clients by corresponding with Riker's Island and various prisons.
- Corresponding with court reporters and ordering the minutes/transcripts of court appearances for motion drafting and appellate brief purposes.
- Perform reminder calls to clients for a timely court appearance.
0-5 years of experience
- Draft fact summaries and complaints against lenders in pre and post foreclosure actions. Secure temporary restraining orders when necessary to stop a foreclosure sale.
- Draft motions including motion to avoid junior lien on real property, motion to continue automatic stay, opposition to motion for relief from stay, motion for an order approving loan modification.
- Appear on behalf of debtor at motion for relief from stay, motion to avoid junior lien, and motion to impose the stay hearings.
- Complete Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 petitions on behalf of homeowners seeking to avoid foreclosure. Comply with trustee objections. Attend 341 and confirmation hearings.
0-5 years of experience
- Handled over 100 No fault Litigation cases.
- Managed entire discovery process. I drafted and/or answered several hundred discovery requests.
- Drafted more than 50 case evaluations.
- Conducted 120 plus lay depositions
- Deposed more than 50 medical doctors including specialists.
- Filed approximately 25 motions for full and partial summary disposition resulting in the dismissal of claims exceeding […] dollars.
- Placed on special assignment litigation involving defending carriers against Infinite Strategic Solutions (ISI) and Doctor Medical lawsuits. Successfully dismissed all of these cases.
0-5 years of experience
Represent clients on state and federal drug and alcohol charges
- Prepare and organize cases for trial and hearings
- Research state and federal criminal case law and statutes
- Advise clients on plea deals, informing of benefits and risks so they can make a pragmatic decision
- Negotiate with district attorney's office
- Responsible for advertising and accounting procedures
6-10 years of experience
Assisted with courtroom calendar (including case status), financial records, and other office management problems; kept equipment up to date and working; prepared contact letters, pre-trial motions and briefs; transcribed dictated police reports and other matters. Performed considerable legal research on criminal defense issues; worked nights and weekends as needed. Explained court procedures and options to his clients who phoned. Dealt with many arrest-prone clients. Reported case status to Travis County on TCAMS system. Took care of terminally ill husband until he was admitted to hospital and placed in hospice care. Probated will and managed estate.
- 1972 - 2000 Private practice of law, self-limited to civil litigation, family law, and bankruptcy, all involving substantial lengthy litigation at multi-court levels -- many temporary and final divorce hearings. All cases involved interviewing willing and reluctant witnesses, tracking down parties and witnesses, taking and transcribing statements and depositions, and preparation of pleadings and courtroom exhibits. Organized and outlined witness' statements, legal issues, pre-trial forms, motions, and briefs
- Tried complex contested divorces and other cases (estimate 10/year major trials X 20 years = about 200 cases lasting one day or more, involving numerous witnesses, depositions, required mediation, preparation of witnesses (including experts - physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists), pleadings, exhibits, courtroom exhibits, and final documents. Organized all trial documents in folders or notebooks
- Tried shorter contested cases involving fewer witnesses (estimate 2 a month for 10 months = 20/year X 15 years = 300 cases
- Family law practice included representation of clients owing and owed child support. Drafted briefs, motions, orders, subpoena requests, letters, and calculated child support arrearages. Filed motions to modify and enforce child support and visitation. Responded to numerous discovery requests and organized voluminous files.
- Dealt with emotionally disturbed clients and violence on a regular basis, referring same to psychiatrist and social workers
- Represented clients and attended mediations; served as Arbitrator for American Arbitration Association; completed basic mediation course
- Worked with co-counsel as required to present case in best light
- Supervised staff, ranging from 1 paralegal at times to many others as Chapter 7 Trustee due to volume of cases involved (at least 30/month X 20 months = approximately 600 cases)
- Responsible for acquisition, maintenance and upkeep of all office equipment and supplies and payroll. Learn new computer programs easily.
- Purchased at great expense one of the original IBM 10 mg computers and printer. Have always updated software. One of the original users of on-line legal research programs and used them when available only for DOS. The advent of the computer modernized the practice of law. I was quick to take advantage of this.
0-5 years of experience
- Represented defendants with various misdemeanor and felony charges, in circuit and district courts.
- Negotiated plea bargains with the prosecuting attorney.
- Held preliminary examinations, violation of probation hearings, motions, pre-trials, and trials.
0-5 years of experience
- Representing insurance companies, and self-insured employers in all aspects of workers compensation defense from inception of claim to trial litigation.
- Prepare case summaries, discussing case management and strategy options, liability and exposure analysis, and settlement evaluations.
- Conduct numerous employee and doctor depositions.
- Negotiate case settlements with opposing counsel.
- Perform analysis of voluminous discovery documents in complex litigation.
- Conduct legal research to draft pleadings, petitions and motions to file at Workers Compensation Appeals Board.
- Attend court appearances, including Mandatory Settlement Conferences, Status Conferences, Lien Conferences, and trials.
0-5 years of experience
- Represented service members accused of committing war crimes, espionage, homicide, sexual assault, possession of child pornography, kidnapping, assault, drug distribution, and larceny at felony and misdemeanor level courts-martial.
- Represented U.S. Marines accused of committing war crimes in Haditha and Fallujah, Iraq.
- Deployed to Al Anbar Province, Iraq instructing Marines on the Law of Armed Conflict and representing accused at courts-martial.
- Assisted 30 Iraqi linguists immigrate to the United States in March of 2007 pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2006.
- Meritorious Service Medal 2014.
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2010
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 2009
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 2007
0-5 years of experience
- Litigate criminal bench and jury trials before municipal judges
- Draft and argue a variety of motions, including motions to suppress, motions in limine, and appellate motions
- Research a variety of legal issues
- Work with and assist other attorneys in preparing for cases and completing their daily dockets
- Train office interns and new hires
0-5 years of experience
Training in court procedures and legal defense
- Passed Youth Court Bar Exam
- Acted as a Defense Attorney and Plaintiff Attorney
- Hallmark Law Explorer Program
- Coached Freshman Legal Communication Students
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for obtaining and mailing all LARA and HIPAA Release's with dates' of service from clients to the State and physician's.
- Followed up with all physicians' to obtain medical records.
- Answered all new calls, and put them into the CRM database.
0-5 years of experience
Answered and directed clients calls, schedule appointments, took messages
- Receptionist: greeted all patients, updated patient information, conducted check out and collected co-pays
- Chart preparations for appointments
- Prepared discovery
- Utilized office automation equipment and various software
- Created a billing invoice for the company
- Filed Trial Motions at the Federal Courts
- Created Trial Motions
- Transcription: Faxed, Mailed, and filled all dictated letters
- General Assistant
0-5 years of experience
- Representing corporate clients at all stages of litigation.
- Negotiating case settlement.
- Defending corporate clients in arbitration.
- Substantial and ongoing experience in Cook County civil courtrooms.
- Drafting and defending motions and memorandum.
- Analyzing and evaluating cases in a team setting in preparation for trial.
0-5 years of experience
- Represent and defend Clients in all stages of misdemeanor and felony actions
- Caseload of privately retained and court appointed Clients
- Provide legal advice to Clients in limited civil and administrative matters
0-5 years of experience
- Represent clients charged with misdemeanor offenses in court appointed cases.
- Research legal issues and rules of law to best protect client's interests.
- Engage in plea bargain negotiations and pre-trial hearings.
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