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Houston, Texas, United States

Season commercial litigator with trial and arbitration experience, specializing in complex commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters.

Houston, Tx

- Commercial Litigator - Freelance Attorney- Theater Educator- Writer

Houston, Texas

Commercial litigator who: • Drafted, edited, and cite-checked a variety of motions and briefs that presented arguments on a variety of topics including oil and gas, breaches of contract, and medical expenses.• Drafted and presented continuing legal education materials to clearly educate on a variety of topics, including free speech and the Texas Citizens Participation Act, and proof of personal injury damages and medical expenses.• Successfully handled a variety of hearings and court appearances, including arguing dispositive motions, and effectively cross-examining expert witnesses at trial to undermine plaintiff’s damages model.

Houston, Texas Area

Commercial Litigation Associate that: • Successfully drafted and argued motions for summary judgment and responses to same, response to motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, response to a motion for new trial, trial briefs, and appellate briefing. • Prepared witnesses to effectively present their case in deposition. • Critically cross-examined expert and lay witnesses in taking depositions. • Prepared documents and outlines for effective use in depositions.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Researched law and drafted orders and opinions on both civil and criminal matters.

Houston, Texas Area

Assisted a national non-profit focused on building specially adapted homes for wounded warriors in its transition into a professional organization, including creating and documenting policies and procedures. Ensured compliance with state charitable registration requirements. Explained the tenets of the program to the home recipients. Coordinated with outside counsel on litigation matters. Spearheaded the interview and hiring process of an auditor and began preparation for the 2013 audit.

Read parties briefs as well as all cases cited in support of their arguments in order to analyze their arguments and made a recommendation to the Judge. Watched a variety of court proceedings.

Corresponded with complainants to determine the facts of their cases. Prepared case summaries to present to the Grand Jury. Completed plea paperwork. Met with defense attorneys to manage progression of the cases. Used temporary trial card to take a plea and present Probable Cause to the Judge. Observed court proceedings, and plea negotiations.

ExternResearched various legal issues in both the civil and criminal departments and observed the workings of the office, including recreational immunity under FTCA, physical incompetency, and personal jurisdiction in habeas petitions.

Extern, District Judge for the for the Southern District of Alabama Researched issues including a death penalty Batson case, and observed court proceedings, including sentencing and revocation hearings as well as a jury trial.

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Associate Editor, Journal of International Law, Vol. 32; Penn Law Mock Trial; Keedy Cup Moot Court Competition.

Certificate, Business And Public Policy

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology, 3.81

Activities and Societies: Harding Honors College Council Member; Eight Theater Productions; Member of Shantih Social Club; Semester.

Summer Intensive, Acting