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Law Office Of Julie Bhattacharya Peak / Nashville, Tn

For the past eleven years I worked as in-house counsel for State Auto Insurance Company. The company was acquired by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and I have transitioned into Liberty Mutual’s Nashville legal office, which operates as the Law Office of Julie Bhattacharya Peak. In my current position I handle every aspect of litigation for Liberty Mutual and State Auto insurance companies.

Nashville, Tn

- Handling every aspect of litigation defense files from inception to final resolution, while keeping clients regularly informed of all progress.- Conducting jury and bench trials, with many favorable verdicts.- Within the past eighteen months I have resolved at least eight cases without any payment from my clients through defense verdicts at trials, motions, and forced dismissals.- Responsible for a diverse caseload including insurance defense, coverage analysis, and workers’ compensation files. - Conducting pre-suit investigations involving inspections, interviews, and expert examinations.- Providing guidance, evaluation, recommendations and legal advice to insurance personnel.

Nashville, Tn

Assisted companies in responding to investigations or inquiries from government departments and agencies.

New York, Ny

- Managed personal caseload comprised primarily of insurance defense cases and coverage disputes; responsible for handling every stage of the cases from the initial pleadings up to, and including assisting with and preparing for trial.- Engaged in motion practice and received favorable decisions on multiple dispositive motions. - Reported to clients regarding progress and developments on all cases, responded to questions posed by adjusters, and made recommendations for future handling. - Conducted all aspects of discovery including depositions, inspections, and written discovery.- Regularly appeared for mediations and court conferences in federal and state courts.

New York, Ny

- Appeared in court on a daily basis; conducted arraignments; assisted with plea bargains and determination of appropriate treatment programs. - Interviewed victims, witnesses, and police officers in preparation for hearings and trials. - Drafted motions and memorandums of law, conducted legal research, and assisted in preparation for hearings and trials.- Responsible for small misdemeanor caseload, including domestic violence, drug possession, and larceny cases.

- Drafted motions and memorandums of law; responded to discovery demands. - Performed arraignments on misdemeanor cases. - Conducted legal research in preparation for motions and hearings.- Assisted in investigating and collecting evidence, coordinating witnesses, and in preparations for trial.

Juris Doctor

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science/Communications