Accomplished Attorney with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results.
Skill Highlights
Project management
Leadership/communication skills
Business operations organization
Client account management
Negotiations expert
Self-motivated
Exceptional negotiator
Contract negotiation
Guardian Ad Litem
Court procedures
Outstanding public speaker
Criminal investigations
Professional and personable
Strong leader
Litigation management
Core Accomplishments
Obtained favorable settlements for 90% of cases.
Awarded Best of the Best in 2008 for Attorney in Guadalupe County.
Member of SACDL.
Awarded Praemium Excellentia Scholastic Excellence in 2003 from Texas Southern University.
Professional Experience
December 2005
to
Current
Law Office of Douglas J. KappmeyerSeguin, TXAttorney/OwnerStudied all aspects of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases. Selected jurors, argued motions and met judges during the course of a trial. Presented and summarized cases to both judges and juries. Filed appeals in state and federal courts of appeal. Addressed contract-specific matters during case and precedent research. Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation. Advised clients of their rights. Offered extensive case status explanations to each client. Developed detailed litigation strategies for each case. Drafted and amended complaints. Propounded discovery documents such as form interrogatories. Drafted all necessary motions relevant to each case. Proposed and drafted standard jury instructions. Appeared for status conferences and settlement conferences. Strategically cross-examined witnesses in court. Interviewed and prepared witnesses for felony cases. Explained the legal process to each client and answered questions to help ease concerns. Assisted clients with legal issues, including consumer debt. Initiated dialogue between all parties involved in the case.
May 1988
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July 1993
United States ArmySPC, USARServed in Desert Storm
Education
1993
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX, USABBA: Business Administration Marketing
