Christopher Buza, Esq. Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Ct, Us

New Haven, Ct, Us

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

General Practice, Housing Court Matters, Probate Court Matters

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Assisted courtroom proceedings via administrative support across multiple types of proceedings, including trial clerking, voir dire, and remote hearings.- Assisted in managing and organizing court records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.- Addressed inquiries from attorneys, judges, and the general public regarding case information and court procedures.- Maintained and updated electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring easy retrieval of documents.- Collaborated with other court staff to ensure smooth operations and efficient workflow.- Performed data entry tasks, including inputting and updating database information.- Conducted research and compiled information for judges and attorneys as requested.

Trumbull, Connecticut, United States

• Performed extensive legal research for a diverse client base with a variety of needs. • Drafted and reviewed wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents under attorney supervision.• Created and filed probate forms and financial disclosures with state-wide probate court.• Conducted title searches and prepared title reports for real estate transactions related to estate matters.• Registered Connecticut-based LLCs per state requirements. • Assisted with the preparation and filing of federal and state estate tax returns.• Maintained organized and accurate case files, ensuring proper filing of relevant documents and correspondence.• Collaborated with paralegals and other legal professionals to efficiently handle caseload and meet deadlines.

Plover, Wisconsin (Remote, Limited Hours F/ Home Office)

• Research horror material for adaptation as Chilling Entertainment projects• Develop project overviews and outlines alongside Exec. Producers and CEO• Analyze and edit prose submissions with an eye for clarity and narrative strength• Refine scripts for publication as A-V productions through Chilling Entertainment’s platforms

Naugatuck, Ct (Part-Time Position)

• Assist library patrons with catalog-, reference-, and/or circulation-related issues• Educate patrons on library practices and policies on an as-requested and as-needed basis• Moderate library-run clubs and meetings for optimum patron satisfaction

Fairfield, Ct

• Research literature and associated cultural artifacts• Assist Fairfield University faculty with similar research• Develop essays and presentations based upon research• Present findings to members of the Fairfield communitySelected by Dr. Shannon Kelley of the Fairfield University English department to participate in the Humanities Institute Seminar by assisting her with research on European Renaissance prose and poetry in relation to the topics of trauma and environmental literary studies: Dr. Kelley has also agreed to assist me in research on the author H.P. Lovecraft through the lens of trauma.

Fairfield, Ct

• Supervise production of bimonthly magazine on all levels incl. editing, formatting, printing, and distribution• Edit pieces for publication, ensuring adherence to both grammatical standards and author vision• Draft the final product via InDesign to create a consistently formatted and visually appealing product• Motivate and develop editorial staff through team meetings, email, and Facebook communications• Manage reader and contributor communications, both in-person and remote through email and Facebook

Fairfield, Ct

• Review written content of Fairfield University members for style, grammar, clarity, and readability• Communicate areas in need of improvement to community members through in-person tutoring sessions• Generate solutions to improve content quality through dialog with clients and guideline consultationsSelected by Writing Center personnel from students in “Writing and Responding” English Writing course / training program to work as a tutor at Writing Center. Trained to work with Fairfield University undergraduate and graduate students to develop their analytical and writing skills.

Fairfield, Ct

• Mentor incoming student body in academic and social aspects of campus life to ensure greater personal growth and safety• Serve as a role model for new student body, modelling university standards of social conduct and academic rigor• Engage students’ participation in individual and interpersonal activities to foster communal and academic growth• Lead a personal development course for new students alongside university facultySelected by administrators and peers to serve as a New Student Leader within the Office of Student Programs and Leadership DevelopmentFormerly New Student Leader (March 2013 - March 2014)

Fairfield, Connecticut

• Read and vote on a wide variety of prose submissions• Edit prose and poetry pieces for publication using Microsoft Word• Format written pieces under the Dogwood style guide using InDesign• Communicate with fellow staff as well as authors and poets in regards to edits- Interview fellow publishers for the Dogwood blog Formerly Assistant Editor (September 2014 to December 2014)

Fairfield, Ct

• Assist library patrons with catalog-, reference-, and/or circulation-related issues via email, phone, and in-person inquiries• Ensure adherence to the Library of Congress system via shelf reading• Re-shelve returned books from Circulation area

Doctor Of Law - Jd, 3.36 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Dean's Fellows Scholarship Recipient: full tuition, merit-based, performance-dependent, maintained all 6.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature/Letters, 3.97 Overall Gpa, 4.00 In-Major

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Tau Delta, Magis Scholarship Recipient, Humanities Institute Fellow, Editor-in-Chief @.

High School, 4.0 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: Member of National Honors Society, Vice-President / Executive Editor of "Visions" Literary Magazine.