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Seattle, Wa, Us

Greater Seattle Area

Seattle, Washington, United States

Researched and drafted motions, briefs, and other trial documents for civil litigation as a specialist subcontractor for other attorneys.Represented clients with a variety of small business and personal legal issues, including estate planning, incorporation, contracts for services, disputes relating to payments/collections, landlord-tenant issues, and protection of intellectual property.

Seattle,Wa

Evaluated probate decisions, financial documents, and other materials related to major class action settlements to establish eligibility and determine award amountsDrafted standardized responses to allow call center employees to respond to questions about cases, settlements, and other legal issues from the publicWorked directly with class members to resolve issues surrounding eligibility and award payments and educate the public regarding settlement termsTrained and supervised large team of short-term temporary attorneys

Minneapolis, Mn

Negotiated contract terms with U.S. Bank’s public and private sector customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, including corporations, nonprofit entities, and government entities of all sizesDrafted and customized a wide range of documents and instruments such as commercial contracts, confidentiality agreements, data release letters, rebate/incentive agreements, parent guarantees, and additional addenda and amendments unique to each clientEducated corporate salespeople and management on issues such as contract formation, liability, indemnities, exclusivity, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements to understand legal function of contracts

Seattle, Wa

Created client contracts, liability waivers, and other legal documentsAdvised company and management on legal issues relating to employment/termination, real estate, vendor contracts, and civil liability issuesConducted skiptrace investigations, background checks, asset checks, witness interviews, defendant depositions, vehicle repossessions, surveillance, and investigations to gather evidence for trialsSearched historical records and developed global network to locate heirs worldwide for probate actions

Seattle, Wa

Volunteer and Intern, 2001 - 2004; Staff Attorney, 2005Represented low-income clients in landlord/tenant matters and other legal concernsSupervised law student interns

Bloomington, Mn

Appeared on behalf of MetLife in jury trials and supervised outside counselRepresented MetLife in small claims courtInvestigated potential fraud and other homeowner policy claims relating to arson, burglary, homicide, natural disasters, and other serious incidents

Ba, Philosophy/Literary Studies

Jd, Law

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