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ATTORNEY, PRIVATE PRACTICE
Skills
  • Document filing
  • Case analysis
  • Settlement negotiation
  • Discovery processes
  • Criminal defense
  • Civil law
  • Oral debate
  • Legal writing
  • Efficient researcher
  • Drafting [Document]s
  • Residential mortgage lending regulations
  • Breach of contract
  • Litigation
  • National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ)
  • Confidentiality
  • Evaluating contracts
  • Case management
  • Negotiation
Professional Summary

Dedicated Legal professional offering expertise in [Type] law, including [Area of Expertise] Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy. Professional Attorney offering expert legal counsel and representation. Well-established knowledge of [Type] law and [Number] years of experience in litigation and legal drafting. Logical and resourceful [Job Title] effective at anticipating and evaluating legal issues to protect clients and resolve cases. Dedicated [Job Title] with an extensive background in litigation and legal research. Expertise in case analysis, strategic planning and negotiations. . Proven courtroom success trying [Type] and [Type] cases. Over 20 years of experience in criminal law.

Work History
Attorney, Private Practice, 07/2008 to Current
Law Office Of Dennise Henderson - Sacramento, CA
  • Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout course of trials.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Advised clients on legal matters such as [Type], [Type] and [Type].
  • Wrote Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions.
  • Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
  • Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
  • Managed all trial preparation for case litigation.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet all deadlines.
  • Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
  • Oversaw average of [Number] cases each month.
  • Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
  • Researched, wrote and filed all motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Aided more than 100 homeowners in resolving home mortgage disputes.
  • Negotiated home mortgage modifications and alternative mitigation efforts for distressed homeowners.
Legal Research Assistant, 06/1997 to 10/2020
Sacramento Public Defender - Sacramento, CA
  • 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 most favorable light.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Attended hearings as representative of firm and it's clients.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
  • Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
Attorney III, 10/2000 to 08/2008
San Joaquin County Public Defender - Stockton, CA
  • Juvenile delinquency. Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
  • Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in juvenile law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
  • Advised clients on legal matters such as [Type], [Type] and [Type].
  • Engaged in complex [Type] litigation under statutes relating to [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise].
  • Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Worked with legislators to assist in drafting affects of juvenile legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
  • Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
  • Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout course of trials.
  • Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
  • Researched, wrote and filed all motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Managed all trial preparation for case litigation.
  • Oversaw average of [Number] cases each month.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
  • Drafted statements of cases and witness lists.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet all deadlines.
  • Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
Paralegal, 10/1998 to 10/2000
Sacramento County Counsel - Sacramento, CA
  • Liaised between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
  • Researched [Type] laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments to [Job title]s.
  • Developed and managed up to [Number][Type] cases over [Timeframe].
  • Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Aided legal crews with researching records and documents for case details.
  • Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
  • Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, including discovery materials and contracts.
  • Contributed to, maintained and updated online data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards.
  • Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
Education
J.D. : 2000University of The Pacific McGeorge School of Law - Sacramento, CA
Bachelor of Arts : Government, 1996California State University, Sacramento - Sacramento
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Law Office Of Dennise Henderson
  • Sacramento Public Defender
  • San Joaquin County Public Defender
  • Sacramento County Counsel

School Attended

  • University of The Pacific McGeorge School of Law
  • California State University, Sacramento

Job Titles Held:

  • Attorney, Private Practice
  • Legal Research Assistant
  • Attorney III
  • Paralegal

Degrees

  • J.D. : 2000
    Bachelor of Arts : Government , 1996

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