Deborah Daulton Gerald Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas

• Draft motions, orders, and discovery in matters of Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Protective Orders, Collaborative Law, Adoption, Enforcement, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, and Complex Settlement regarding child custody and property.• Prepare decrees, settlement offers, income withholding orders; redline comparisons of drafts, application for temporary restraining orders, and affidavits in time-sensitive family law matters.• Prepare reports on outstanding discovery or case issues… Show more • Draft motions, orders, and discovery in matters of Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Protective Orders, Collaborative Law, Adoption, Enforcement, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, and Complex Settlement regarding child custody and property.• Prepare decrees, settlement offers, income withholding orders; redline comparisons of drafts, application for temporary restraining orders, and affidavits in time-sensitive family law matters.• Prepare reports on outstanding discovery or case issues, calculate pretrial deadlines, review local court rules, maintain attorney calendar, case files, and track time records for billing purposes.• Schedule appointments, remote meetings; court appearances, and collaborative team meetings with multiple members.• Prepare Trial Notebooks, organize case exhibits and evidence, and assist in Trial settings in person and remotely.• Act as first point of contact for investigators, process servers, clients, and perform prospective client interviews.• Issue third-party subpoenas for all necessary records in preparation for trials.• E-file pleadings and orders with the court, research case pleadings; track case schedules and communicate with court staff.• Design and publish marketing graphics for firm ad campaigns with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. • Perform Public Notary Duties for pre-nuptial agreements. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Support attorneys by handling client relations, negative client reviews, and website revision. • Positive image projection in Google, Facebook, Yelp, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blogs and Websites. • Brand development strategy, web site traffic growth (SEO - Search Engine Optimization), web site user interface and advertising revenue. • Strategic Consulting, including press releases, informative newsletters, and maximum exposure of client reviews.• Publicity… Show more • Support attorneys by handling client relations, negative client reviews, and website revision. • Positive image projection in Google, Facebook, Yelp, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blogs and Websites. • Brand development strategy, web site traffic growth (SEO - Search Engine Optimization), web site user interface and advertising revenue. • Strategic Consulting, including press releases, informative newsletters, and maximum exposure of client reviews.• Publicity campaigns in print media, and video social media (i.e. Youtube) • Mitigation of negative reviews and public conflict resolution of web-based forums and review sites.Accomplishments > Raised reviews from 2.5 to 5 stars through direct client interaction prompting 5-star reviews to elevate status on Avvo, Google, Facebook and Yelp.> Generated effective traffic resulting in business awareness and potential clients.> Effectiveness resulted to consulting DIYTexasLegal.com, an affiliate branch for web presence, optimization, and social media for brand awareness. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Lead communicator on client interaction for case through email and video hangouts, as well as prepare clients for visa interviews. • Experience and delivery for high level executive clients with shorter deadlines and higher communication demands, flagging potential issues to attorneys, proactively escalating cases to avoid potential problems.• Technical writing experience preparing forms, letters, documents, and correspondence for attorney review; adapting tools and resources for… Show more • Lead communicator on client interaction for case through email and video hangouts, as well as prepare clients for visa interviews. • Experience and delivery for high level executive clients with shorter deadlines and higher communication demands, flagging potential issues to attorneys, proactively escalating cases to avoid potential problems.• Technical writing experience preparing forms, letters, documents, and correspondence for attorney review; adapting tools and resources for casework which deviates from templates.• Case load management an application of the law/regulatory procedures of 70-100 cases for L, I-140MM, PERM, H-1B, and Adjustment of Status cases.• Perform research to obtain background information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc.• Input client services for itemized billing and account processing.• Specialized in L-1A Multinational Manager visas and evaluation for application, First Preference EB-1 Executive/Multinational Manager visas.Accomplishments > Selected by Partner of firm to handle special cases for high executives of their largest client; requiring high internal communication, compelling writing for petitions, and expedition of cases with white glove service. > Commended in department wide announcements relaying testimonies of happy manager experiences. Show less

Dallas, Tx

Marketing Communications Director Role• Responsible for internal and external communications to further practice objectives, projects, and resolve issues.• Present drafts for all announcements, newsletters, marketing campaigns, press releases, website content, social media, internal communications, and special promotions for management review.• Develop and execute external communications reflecting the voice and branding of the practice and positively positions key stakeholders… Show more Marketing Communications Director Role• Responsible for internal and external communications to further practice objectives, projects, and resolve issues.• Present drafts for all announcements, newsletters, marketing campaigns, press releases, website content, social media, internal communications, and special promotions for management review.• Develop and execute external communications reflecting the voice and branding of the practice and positively positions key stakeholders in all major platforms including social media ranking and engagement.• Work closely with manager and key stakeholders by suggesting content layout in print and online collateral for business branding ideas. • Lead the development of the company newsletter including suggesting and providing content for maximum communication process improvement.• Pro-actively drive employee and community engagement using social media tools in both written and visual capacities. • Partner with external companies to ensure objectives and communication align with the tone and branding in all internal and external media. • Utilize outstanding verbal, written, and visual communication skills to express ideas clearly.• Increase all ratings and optimize status in all search engines and social media outlets to signify the caliber of a top-rated practice. Accomplishments  Established additional clinics with high revenue increase utilizing social media with zero budget and attaining highest ratings.  Increased efficacy of Google referral source amongst other referral engines by quadruple the highest competitive rate.  Increased client draw to a wider circle in the surrounding areas by optimizing all key types of services, skills, and areas of expertise by over 200+ more organic visitors and 200% increase in page views from brand marketing. Show less

Lenexa, Ks

Combat Medical Specialist- ARMY National Guard - Lenexa, KS 3/91 – 3/97Reserved Officers Training Corps - University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS 8/91 – 8/94• Certified Emergency Medical Technician and Biological Warfare treatment. • Combat casualty care and trauma., advanced airway management, intravenous fluid therapy. • Manage or create operations procedures for tasks and training standards amongst the cadet company. • Oversee and establish logistical operations for… Show more Combat Medical Specialist- ARMY National Guard - Lenexa, KS 3/91 – 3/97Reserved Officers Training Corps - University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS 8/91 – 8/94• Certified Emergency Medical Technician and Biological Warfare treatment. • Combat casualty care and trauma., advanced airway management, intravenous fluid therapy. • Manage or create operations procedures for tasks and training standards amongst the cadet company. • Oversee and establish logistical operations for large events. • Conduct large after-action reviews of events utilizing feedback from within the cadet company.• Performance evaluations, demotions and promotions. Accomplishments> Soldier Leader of the Cycle – Basic Training, Army Achievement Medal (2). > Soldier of the Year Army National Guard Troop Command – Kansas 1995.> Expert Marksman and Physical Fitness Badge > Airborne Honor Graduate – Ft. Benning, GA. 1995> Recipient of Outstanding Woman in Leadership Award 1995 Show less

Overland Park, Ks

• Representative for the State of Kansas in the Miss Universe Program. • Motivational public speaking of scholarship opportunities. Advocate for Veteran’s Affairs. • Public relations and fundraising with inner city youth, sponsors, and charity organizations. • Promotional traveling, national commercial and movie acting, print and runway modeling. Accomplishments > Top 15 finalist in the Miss USA Pageant to Miss USA Shanna Moakler & Miss Universe Chelsi Smith. >… Show more • Representative for the State of Kansas in the Miss Universe Program. • Motivational public speaking of scholarship opportunities. Advocate for Veteran’s Affairs. • Public relations and fundraising with inner city youth, sponsors, and charity organizations. • Promotional traveling, national commercial and movie acting, print and runway modeling. Accomplishments > Top 15 finalist in the Miss USA Pageant to Miss USA Shanna Moakler & Miss Universe Chelsi Smith. > Miss Missouri USA qualifying judge at Miss Missouri USA to eventual Miss USA title holder Shandi Finnessey. Show less

Bachelor Of Applied Arts & Sciences - B.A.A.S., Pre-Law Studies

Activities and Societies: 2015 Recipient of the Alice Cruden Evenson & Herbena Nygard Scholarship and The Gail Rola Memorial Service.

Pre-Physical Therapy Studies

Activities and Societies: Salvation Army, Red Cross, Food Shelter for the Homeless, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Miss Universe Inc., Miss America.