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Family, Elder law, Wills and Trusts and Probate

Temporary position where worked remotely in legal representation of Nursing Homes, specifically, the need to seek medicaid reimbursement for resident care.

Drafted answer and interrogatories in response to plaintiff's requests based upon meeting with defendant doctor and expert witnesses; drafted discovery demands; drafted discovery responses; summarized plaintiff's medical records and provided summary to defendant's carrier; drafted motions and opposition papers; spoke with defendant and carrier to provide update of case; appeared in court for conferences and motions; deposed plaintiff and co-defendants; deposed plaintiff's expert witness;… Show more Drafted answer and interrogatories in response to plaintiff's requests based upon meeting with defendant doctor and expert witnesses; drafted discovery demands; drafted discovery responses; summarized plaintiff's medical records and provided summary to defendant's carrier; drafted motions and opposition papers; spoke with defendant and carrier to provide update of case; appeared in court for conferences and motions; deposed plaintiff and co-defendants; deposed plaintiff's expert witness; performed medical and legal research and performed any other tasks necessary for a proper defense. Show less

Covered New York state court appearances for conferences and to argue motions; drafted discovery demands and responses; drafted motions and oppositions to motions; conducted depositions; performed legal research related to employment law, commercial litigation, medical malpractice and personal injury/general liability law suits.

Handled primarily medical malpractice cases from intake of plaintiff to closing of discovery. Also to a lesser extend handled lead paint cases and general liability (including labor law and accident cases).