Attorney with a diverse background within both the public and private sector. Excellent analytic and research skills with extensive experience in Family Law. Practice experience also includes elder law, real estate, criminal and civil litigation.
Skills
Family law
Real Estate Law
Criminal prosecution and defense
Elder Law
Legal research, writing and editing
Juvenile justice
Vehicle and traffic law
Education
New York State BarAlbany, NYExpected in 1997 ā āAttorney: - GPA:
Whittier Law SchoolCosta Mesa, CAExpected in 1996 ā āJ.D.: - GPA:
Clemson UniversityClemson, SCExpected in 1990 ā āBachelor of Arts:English - GPA:English
Work History
Marten Transport - Owner Palm Springs, CA, 05/2011 - Current
Managed all facets of multi-million dollar, full service Belgian Restaurant.
Extensive contact with customers on a daily basis.
Worked with vendors/providers of food, beer, wine, liquor and various goods necessary to maintaining business.
Responsible for all print and online marketing efforts.
Lake County Il - Department Counsel Gurnee, IL, 05/2006 - 05/2011
Prosecuted child abuse and neglect cases in Rensselaer County Family Court.
Ā Initiated, filed and litigated adult guardianship cases in Surrogates and Supreme Court.
Prepared materials for and conducted permanency hearings in Rensselaer County Family Court.
Conducted fair hearings before administrative law judges in review of cases indicated for child abuse and neglect.
Langan - Practice Area Editor White Plains, NY, 04/2003 - 04/2006
Edited criminal, military and family law titles encompassing Federal and various state jurisdictions.
Delivered first on-time publication following implementation of new publishing tool.
Developed new products and publications designed to increase revenue.
Provided support to customer service department regarding publication questions to maintain satisfaction of customer base while attracting new business.
Member of Albany Cares Committee team charged with decision making of money allocations to persons in need.
Rensselaer County Attorney's Office - Deputy County Attorney City, STATE, 2001 - 04/2003
Conducted investigations and prosecution of Juvenile Delinquent and Persons in Need of Supervision petitions in Family Court.
Oversaw filing of petitions and litigated fact finding and dispositional stages of juvenile proceedings in Rensselaer Co. Family Court
Closed over fifteen hundred cases at the dispositional stage.
Implemented database tracking system to manage caseload allowing easier file management; tracking system is still in use.
Provided pro bono Family Court services for The Capital District Women's Bar Association Legal Project representing persons without sufficient finances in need of a lawyer.
Member: Rensselaer County Youth Detention Service Advisory Board; START Children's Center counseling services to abused children.
Rensselaer County Public Defender's Office - Assistant Public Defender City, STATE, 03/2000 - 11/2000
Managed all facets of casework within Family court including custody, visitation, child support and family offense matters.
Provided criminal defense for misdemeanors and felonies at the local and county court levels.
Advised clients within general law practice setting on issues including family law, real estate, criminal matters, corporations, estate planning, contracts and vehicle and traffic matters.
Litigated matters in Supreme, Family, Criminal, Surrogate's, Civil and Traffic Court.
Prepared research and written materials in various areas of law.
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