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Moseley Marcinak Law Group is known nationally for its work; it is one of just a few firms in the U.S. that specialize in trucking. On any given day, the practice is managing active litigation in 20 to 30 states. The firm’s trucking company clients generally have between 50 and 500 trucks. About half of its work is business-related, consisting of freight claims, agreements for brokers, shippers and independent contractors, regulatory issues involving FMCSA and labor and employment issues. The Moseley Marcinak Law Group helps its clients prepare for these scenarios by conducting an overview of the company’s structure and operations. When companies see where their blind spots are, they can work with the attorneys to find ways to protect themselves. The remainder of the work deals with accident cases – working with trucking companies and/or their insurers – as well as broker liability claims and cargo claims.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Associate in Savannah office with litigation experience in defending insureds against commercial liability, premises liability, product liability, dram shop, and commercial automobile/trucking liability claims. Assists firm's 24/7 Rapid Response Team in defense of trucking liability claimants.

Reviewed the record before the court, verified citations to authority in the litigants' briefs, conducted legal research, and drafted opinion letters, jury instructions, bench memoranda, and orders. Cases include: Mathes v. GM, LLC, No. CL12001623-00, 2015 Va. Cir. LEXIS 212 (Sep. 4, 2015); Hershey Chocolate of Va. v. Cnty. of Augusta, No. CL14002172-00, 2015 Va. Cir. LEXIS 211 (Sep. 11, 2015); and Commonwealth v. Broce, Nos. CR16000014-00 (00-01), CR16000024-00, 2016 Va. Cir. LEXIS 82 (June 6, 2016).

Lexington, Va, Us

The Burks Scholar Program is an adjunct program in support of the legal writing program with two distinct purposes. The first purpose is to support the writing program and the second is instruction in legal research. Small sections and individual attention are a feature of both the writing and the legal research sections. Each first-year law student is assigned to a small writing section class within one of the traditional substantive classes of Torts, Civil Procedure, Contracts, American Public Law Process, Property, Transnational Law, or Professional Responsibility. The small sections focus on writing and legal analysis skills as taught by a writing professor with a Burks Scholar as a teaching assistant. Instruction in legal research is by the Burks Scholars under supervision of a faculty member. Class time involves hands on research assignments with the assistance and guidance of a Burks Scholar. In the fall and spring semesters, students attend regular classes conducted by the Burks Scholars and complete assignments designed to introduce students to research strategies and citation. Decisions, statutes, rules and regulations, and finding aids are introduced through lectures and a series of exercises. Students learn to analyze and synthesize a series of appellate opinions, interpret statutes and regulations, and research legal issues.

Charlottesville, Virginia, Us

Worked alongside the Special Advisor to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Chief Executive Officer of the UVA Medical Center. Researched and drafted memos, especially in regards to certificates of need, telemedicine, 340B drug discount purchasing, and Medicaid expansion, for state and federal government relations efforts. Provided legal research assistance to the Office of the General Counsel on labor and employment matters affecting the Medical Center.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Provided product navigation guidance and advice and promoted product functionality to users. Assisted with planning and execution of on-campus marketing events in addition to Bloomberg Law individual and group training classes. Built and maintained relationships by acting as a resource and liaison on behalf of Bloomberg Law for students, law reviews and journals, student organizations, faculty and administration throughout Washington and Lee University.

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Developed and presented 2014-15 marketing plan targeting business development prospects and discussing potential areas of growth. Responded to requests for proposal to obtain new Georgia clients.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Drafted judicial opinions—e.g., Milledgeville Manor Partners, LLC v. Lewis, 328 Ga. App. 482 (2014). Prepared bench memoranda regarding questions of vicarious liability, intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, and breach of contract.

Drafted briefs, memoranda, and medical narratives for appeal regarding workers compensation cases. Assisted in new case intake interviews and provided follow-up fact gathering. Researched and analyzed burdens of proof under the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act.

Macon, Georgia, Us

Independently coordinated fundraising and alumni relations events and activities in an effort to foster a continuing relationship between the Medical School/University and its alumni. Encouraged alumni to give back to the School/University through their time, service and monetary gifts--specifically, responsible for insuring the School’s annual fund goal was met each fiscal year. Worked toward the School’s campaign goals and orchestrated and planned the School’s major alumni events.

Provided support to the Lieutenant Governor and his staff in several broad areas – administration, research and analysis, public relations and communication. Served as a personal assistant to the Lieutenant Governor, handling details of travel and scheduling. Monitored legislation, tracked issues of interest to the office, attended meetings and hearings and performed other information-gathering duties. Responded from inquiries from constituents, drafted and responded to correspondence, created and resolved cases, and attended community events. Communicated with other legislators, state officials, and government personnel along these lines. Assisted with writing press releases, newsletters, website content and speeches.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

B.A., Political Science