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ATTORNEY
Professional Summary
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.
Work History
Minc Law - AttorneyCleveland , OH09/2013 - 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 , OH01/2006 - 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 - AttorneyCleveland , OH12/2003 - 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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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
05/2001Regent University, School of LawCityJ.D.: Law
Midwestern State UniversityCity, StateBachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
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School Attended
- Regent University, School of Law
- Midwestern State University
Job Titles Held:
- Attorney
Degrees
- J.D. : Law
Bachelor of Science : Criminal Justice
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