Professional Attorney offering expert legal counsel and representation. Skilled in fostering positive and trusting client relationships. Well-established knowledge of Family law and 19 years of experience in litigation and legal drafting. Committed and creative Attorney with a specialty in Family law. Highly skilled in oral argument and legal research, leading to successful litigation of 500 cases. Expertise in mediation, arbitration and settlement negotiation.
Skills
Corporate leadership
Corporate event planning
Corporate branding
Corporate budgeting
Power of attorney documents
Corporate marketing experience
Corporate communications
Corporate event management
Corporate event expertise
Corporate strategy development
Discovery processes
Education
Regent University, School of LawVirginia Beach, VA, Expected in 05/2001 ā āJ.D.:Law - GPA:
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TXExpected in ā āBachelor of Science:Criminal Justice - GPA:
Links
milissaClaire.com
linkedin/in/milissa-c-Claire
Work History
Minc Law - Attorney Cleveland, OH, 09/2013 - Current
Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Resolved divorce disputes by mediation and litigation.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Advised clients on legal matters such as child support, property distribution, and possession & access.
Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in the most favorable light.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property cases with $1,000,000 in counterclaims.
Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout the course of trials.
Managed all trial preparation for case litigation.
Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
Drafted statements of cases and witness lists.
Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Attended hearings as representative of the firm and its clients.
Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Drafted motions, petitions, and waivers.
Managed high-volume caseload in the most populous and demanding circuit.
Developed strategies to resolve cases in the client's best interest.
Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in the most favorable light.
Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout the course of trials.
Minc Law - Attorney Cleveland, OH, 01/2006 - 09/2013
Provided legal advice to a variety of businesses involved in various types of litigation.
Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in the most favorable light.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout the course of trials.
Managed all trial preparation for case litigation.
Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Attended hearings as representative of the firm and its clients.
Drafted motions, petitions, and waivers.
The managed high-volume caseload in the most populous and demanding circuit.
Developed strategies to resolve cases in the client's best interest.
Maintained records of client and vendor contracts.
Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Minc Law - Attorney Cleveland, OH, 12/2003 - 01/2006
Provided legal advice to a variety of businesses involved in various types of litigation.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in the most favorable light.
Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout the course of trials.
Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Addressed employee concerns regarding demotion and termination.
Administered audits to verify data involving assets, income, and liabilities.
Attended hearings as representative of the firm and its clients.
Maintained records of client and vendor contracts.
Managed high-volume caseload in the most populous and demanding circuit.
Filed timely case pleadings to meet all deadlines.
Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
Wrote memoranda and reviewed legal briefs.
Developed strategies to resolve cases in the client's best interest.
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