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Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Wilmington, Delaware

Served as in-house counsel responsible for managing all aspects of civil litigation including assessing legal claims and defenses, directly advising and conferring with the Mayor, department heads and risk management staff, presenting and defending motions, drafting briefs, successfully negotiating settlements, and preparing for and effectively presenting cases at trials related to matters involving diverse and complex legal issues in all state and federal courts in and for the State of… Show more Served as in-house counsel responsible for managing all aspects of civil litigation including assessing legal claims and defenses, directly advising and conferring with the Mayor, department heads and risk management staff, presenting and defending motions, drafting briefs, successfully negotiating settlements, and preparing for and effectively presenting cases at trials related to matters involving diverse and complex legal issues in all state and federal courts in and for the State of Delaware. Collaborated with, managed, and evaluated outside counsel to ensure cost-effective and appropriate outcomes to litigation. Supervised paralegals and attorneys assigned to handle litigation, finance, auditing, real estate, land use, and economic development matters. Show less

Wilmington, Delaware

Dover, Delaware Area

Independently managed all aspects of civil litigation related to matters involving diverse legal issues related to business organizations, contracts, land use approvals, administrative and municipal governance, and real estate in the Court of Chancery and the Superior Court of the State of Delaware.

Wilmington, Delaware

Assisted senior partner on matters related to product liability, contracts, business organizations, personal injury, mortgages and foreclosure, land use, insurance coverage, municipal governance, and bankruptcy.

Assisted Chief Justice Myron T. Steele by reviewing briefs, observing oral arguments, researching legal issues, preparing bench memorandums, and in drafting opinions for civil and criminal appeals

Assisted Judge Joseph R. Slights, III by reviewing briefs, petitions, and orders, and by researching criminal and civil issues, observing legal proceedings, and with drafting opinions

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Cum Laude, Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Rower on University of Delaware Men's Crew Team