Manage all stages of litigation in federal and state court for a plaintiff side consumer law firm. Perform legal research and draft documents, including motions and notices. Represent clients during depositions, hearings, conferences, and arbitration. Write and respond to motions for summary judgment and other dispositive motions. Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel. Assign duties to a paralegal. Stay current with changes to the law, legal best practices, and technology.•… Show more Manage all stages of litigation in federal and state court for a plaintiff side consumer law firm. Perform legal research and draft documents, including motions and notices. Represent clients during depositions, hearings, conferences, and arbitration. Write and respond to motions for summary judgment and other dispositive motions. Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel. Assign duties to a paralegal. Stay current with changes to the law, legal best practices, and technology.• Briefed 2 appeals to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. • Represented plaintiffs in class actions suits involving the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).• Extensive experience in defending debt collection cases in state court.• Demonstrated expertise in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Illinois Consumer Fraud Act.• Automated documents by using Practice Management software.• Contributed to growth of a new firm, managing a heavy caseload and working independently in all aspects of litigation, often without a paralegal. Show less

Represented clients in state and federal court on matters related to consumer law. Managed all aspects of the business, including marketing and business development.• Demonstrated expertise in the Fair Debt Collection Act.

Represented clients in cases related to consumer law with a focus on FDCPA. Performed all stages of litigation, assigning duties to a paralegal and student law clerks. Mentored law students in skills need to perform legal research and write briefs.

Of Counsel to Northcutt Law Firm PCManaged a wide range of plaintiff litigation, including criminal defense and personal injury, in state and federal court. Developed skills needed to manage a case from beginning to end, including depositions, settlement negotiation, and bench/jury trials. • Developed strong skills as a litigator while serving as co-counsel to a successful trial lawyer.• Litigated in federal court, including cases under § 1983 and post-trial in a white-collar… Show more Of Counsel to Northcutt Law Firm PCManaged a wide range of plaintiff litigation, including criminal defense and personal injury, in state and federal court. Developed skills needed to manage a case from beginning to end, including depositions, settlement negotiation, and bench/jury trials. • Developed strong skills as a litigator while serving as co-counsel to a successful trial lawyer.• Litigated in federal court, including cases under § 1983 and post-trial in a white-collar criminal case. Show less