Demonstrate sharp business and legal acumen in launching, developing, and establishing a successful law firm, with broad-scope responsibility for all areas of operations. Proficiently handle all facets of case strategy development, including hearing, motions, trials, inquests, and administrative hearings. Advocate on behalf of clients at Preliminary, Compliance, Settlement, and Pre-Trial Conferences. • Apply strong client communication and strategy development skills in representing clients for Examinations Before Trial, 50H Hearings and Examinations Under Oath, and Examinations Before Trial of Defendant and Plaintiff. • Prepare and present reports instrumental to supporting clients and attorneys in monitoring and effectively maintaining up-to-date on cases statuses.

Developed and applied a strong proficiency in all phases of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation from initial client meetings through case resolution. Interviewed clients and evaluated legal and medical information to effectively determine case facts and identify resolution strategies. Researched, drafted, and submitted Affidavits and Affirmations. Conducted in-depth research and analysis of complex issues, including applicable statutory and case law. Appeared at hearings throughout New York, including Preliminary, Compliance, Status, Settlement and Pre-trial Conferences. • Proficiently updated adjusters on matters involving the settlement on files and argued motions in Court, further illustrating solid communication and presentation abilities. • Collaboratively worked with clients to prepare them for depositions, Examinations Before Trial, Examinations Under Oath and 50H Hearings. • Spearheaded effective examinations of defendant witnesses, developed pre-trial and trial strategies, conducted voir dire, led bench and jury trials to completion.

House Counsel ONE BEACON INSURANCE Successfully represented a carrier involved in civil litigation defense, with an emphasis in representing the carrier in No-Fault, Uninsured Motorist, and Supplemental Uninsured Motorist proceedings. Drafted and submitted Summons and Complaints, reviewed and evaluated accident and police reports, and drafted brief synopses for the claims department.• Earned a stellar reputation in quickly and cost-effectively settling matter through successful summary judgment motions; resolved 20% of the cases before trial, integral to maximizing results while controlling clients’ litigation costs. • Researched, authored, and submitted Pleadings, Drafted Answers, Demands for Bills of Particulars, Discovery and Inspections, Responses to Demands, Combined Demands, Stipulations and Orders. • Achieved a 90% success rate in summary judgment motions and a 95% success rate in change of venue motions; established a positive reputation.• Directly handled various appellate matters, from opposition papers to appeal of summary judgment motion on liability, which was successful (See Placide v. Yadid, LLC., 24 A.D. 3rd 529, 808 N.Y.S. 2nd 279, 2nd Dept. 2005).