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Professional Summary
Enthusiastic Attorney versed in Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Business Formations. Other areas of practice in my career and , with more than 29 years of legal experience
Skills
Legal writing
Bankruptcy representation
Estate and Trust Preparation
Business Formations
Corporate and business legal issues
MS Office proficient
Computer Savvy
Work History
2008 to Current
PLC Attorney / Managing MemberFaehner Pllc – Oldsmar, FL, Performs all aspects of law practice with an
emphasis on the practice of bankruptcy, estate planning, business formations, transactional and commercial law. Draft
complex contracts, pleadings and memoranda relating to a variety of business
related matters.
2006 to 10/2008
Senior Associate AttorneyDepartment Of Administrative Services, State Of Ohio – Bellefontaine, OH,
Responsible for the analysis, drafting, and negotiation of construction contracts between Owners, General Contractors, Sub-Contractors and/or Lenders.
Analyze client construction-related problems and recommend solutions intended to avoid future claims and litigation.
Conduct all aspects of construction litigation, including, but not limited to, extensive client contact, preparation and prosecution of all phases of pre-trial motions and proceedings, depositions, pre-trial discovery proceedings, mediation, arbitration and trial proceedings, post-trial appeals and post-judgment collection proceedings.
Representation of contractors and subcontractors before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, Justice Courts, Superior Courts, Appellate Courts and private alternative dispute resolution forums throughout the Southwest United States.
Provide client advice and representation in the procurement of contracts for public entities.
2005 to 2006
Executive Director/Chief CounselNORTHEAST ARIZONA TRAINING CENTER – City, ,
Provided overall vision and leadership for the construction of the training center under the direction of NATCs Board of Directors; executed NATCs site and business plans; generated financial resources required to operate on an annual and long term, sustainable basis; ensured fiscally sound operations and budget management; developed relationships with current and potential donors, recruitment partners, and major service partners; ensured clear operating goals supported by appropriate staffing and budget.
Oversaw the daily construction activities of the training center including contact administration and project management.
Cultivated relationships with governmental and private board members and major donors to the organization; attended Board of Directors meetings and Finance Committee meetings; and provided the Board with Executive Director's reports, program reports and other specific information as requested.
Responsible for financial management, facility development, staffing, training and strategic planning.
2001 to 2005
Deputy County AttorneyNAVAJO COUNTY ATTORNEY Deputy County Attorney – City, STATE,
Provided civil legal advice and representation to a variety of Navajo County departments including the Public Fiduciary, the County School Superintendent, the Treasurer's office for tax and bankruptcy cases, and County Administration, including the County Manager, the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and the Finance and Human Resources departments for fiscal management and employment issues.
Representation numerous Special Taxing Districts including Fire Districts and Road Improvement Districts, as well as School Districts, Northland Pioneer College and the Northeast Arizona Training Center in various matters including construction of new facilities and grant applications and reporting.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and opinions, draft and review contracts, resolutions, policies and correspondence, attend meetings and make presentations, prepare court filings and attend hearings.
Prosecute all civil mental health commitment hearings occurring in Navajo County.
1998 to 2001
ShareholderJ MURRAY ZEIGLER, P.C. – City, STATE,
Performed all aspects of law practice with an emphasis on the practice of bankruptcy, transactional and commercial law.
Draft complex contracts, pleadings and memoranda relating to a variety of business related matters.
Serve as an independent contractor for the law firm of JABURG & WILK, P.C.
maintaining extensive client contact, directing civil litigation and acting as a business consultant to sole proprietorships, partnerships and small corporations.
Responsible for all administrative functions of the law office including accounting, supervising personnel, directing business planning and fund raising.
1995 to 1998
Assistant Attorney General Arizona Attorney General – City, STATE,
Security in bankruptcy courts, state courts and tax courts.
Primary emphasis on bankruptcy related matters including complex Chapter 11 litigation.
Negotiated settlements and litigated cases involving corporate income, withholding, and transaction privilege taxes.
Conducted extensive research projects involving novel issues of law and drafted appellate briefs for various district courts, the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Drafted contracts, pleadings, memoranda and settlement agreements.
Provided in-house training seminars and classes for employees of client agencies.
Affiliations
Arizona Bar Association
Construction Section - Arizona Bar Association
Law Practice and Management Section - Arizona Bar Association
National Ski Patrol - Far West Division
Education
Expected in 1987
J.D.: Law University of Arizona - Tucson, Arizona GPA:
Arizona Journal of International and Comparative
Law,
Managing Editor (1987)
Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law,
Second year writer (1986)
"Electronic Bills of Lading", Thesis
(1986-1987)
Expected in 1981
Bachelor of Science: Political Science Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ GPA: Political Science PUBLICATIONS Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law, Managing Editor (1987) Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law, Second year writer (1986) Electronic Bills of Lading", Thesis (1986-1987)
Interests
United States District Court - District of Arizona
Supreme Court - State of Arizona
Bar of the State of Arizona
Additional Information
ADMISSIONS
United States District Court - District of Arizona
Supreme Court - State of Arizona
Bar of the State of Arizona
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