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Louisville, Ky, Us

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

• Managing an independent case load of general civil, insurance defense and worker's compensation cases.• Investigating claims by issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, reviewing photo and video evidence, reviewing medical records and examining insurance contracts to determine issues of liability.• Researching and drafting pleadings, motions, settled and unsettled law, and arguing conclusions before the courts and administrative law judges serving client interests.• Coordinating with clients to develop a strategic vision for case resolution then proactively working to successfully execute settlement or litigation initiatives.• Negotiating with opposing counsel to mitigate any excess client liabilities.

United States

Assisting prospective bar applicants prepare for their exams by evaluating practice essay examinations and providing constructive feedback.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

• Manage commercial and individual litigation cases, including bankruptcy, breach of contract, fraud, collections, subrogation, agency disputes and tort actions in federal and state courts.• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement offers and demands, and negotiate settlements with counsel.• Advise clients, conduct research, argue motions, and assist with case strategy and trial preparation.• Researching, compiling and advising on state and federal regulations, including unsettled case law, minimal legal precedent and pending legislation.• Counseling on best commercial practices, risk mitigation, contract drafting, and policy implementation.

Jeffersonville, In

• Investigated client state and federal civil claims and initiated law suits in Kentucky and Indiana to obtain optimal results for clients.• Slashed amounts owed by clients to insurers, medical providers, and collections by approximately 33% through rigorous negotiation.• Exceeded client expectations through persuasive negotiation with adverse parties.• Coordinated and executed deadlines for consultations, discovery, depositions, mediation submissions and court appearances.• Championed client advocacy from intake through resolution giving real time advice and solutions to clients on emergency issues.• Efficiently advanced cases by researching, drafting, and filing motions and responsive pleadings with the state and federal courts.• Collaborated with attorneys and paralegals to solve complex legal issues, review work product, advise and strategize complex cases.• Experienced handling Kentucky and Indiana claims for personal injuries and insurance disputes arising under PIP, Medpay, Health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.

Louisville, Kentucky

• Researched and authored complaints, responsive pleadings and memoranda reflecting arguments for a variety of civil and criminal clients in Kentucky and Indiana.• Forged strong client relationships by guiding criminal and civil clients through the pre-litigation and litigation process.• Managed an individual case load of civil and criminal files under the supervision of the leading attorney.• Created and maintained legal library with updated and pending federal and statutory policies including relevant case law from Kentucky and Indiana.• Influenced case strategy through legal research and creative problem solving.• Collected, organized and evaluated discovery materials into targeted arguments generating successful mediation.• Successfully advocated for businesses on unpaid contracts levying liens where necessary to secure owed funds.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Conducted investigations into applications for expungement and drafted recommendations according to local and state law.• Completed rotations in the criminal, civil and tax departments representing the Louisville Metropolitan area. • Researched pending, novel or matters of first impression and drafted internal memorandum advising the Louisville Metropolitan Council under the direction of senior attorneys.• Investigated, answered, and produced documents for discovery and freedom of information requests submitted to Jefferson County Attorney's Office.• Successfully led and supervised a small group of less experienced law clerks in large scale research projects on high profile litigation projects.• Effectively completed trial preparation and ran audio/visual technology during trial for lead prosecuting attorneys.

138 South Third Street Louisville, Ky

Worked with the name partners and associates of the firm to assist in legal research, client counseling, drafting, case preparation, gathering information, and other pertinent tasks related to cultivating cases in pre-litigation and through litigation.

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Hand delivering essential documents to attorneys and officials at the District and Circuit Court, while also scheduling appointments.• Conducting legal research on case law, pending policy changes at the local, state and federal level.• Assisting clients get an attorney pair with an attorney that fits their specific legal needs by analyzing their legal dilemma and assigning accordingly.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence

Activities and Societies: 30 hours of Public Service - Working under Judge McKay Chauvin in Circuit Court Division 8 in Jefferson County.

Bachelor Of Arts In Philosophy And Minor In Biology, Philosophy And Biology

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and Academic Honor Societies (Phi Sigma Theta and Sigma Alpha Lambda)

Highschool Diploma, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Activities and Societies: Cross country and Track & Field