Responsible for all pre-trial litigation phases of a case in the fields of premises liability, construction and labor law, general liability, and automobile litigation. Evaluate and draft discovery responses and dispositive motions. Appear in Supreme and Civil Court for discovery conferences and motions. Conduct extensive legal research. Communicate with clients to obtain various forms of documentation and information, as well as provide status reports of case progress to insurance carriers.

•Conduct arbitrations and appear in Civil & Supreme Court on no-fault, bodily injury, and uninsured/underinsured cases; motion, compliance conference, and trial parts•Conduct examination under oaths of claimants and settlement negotiations with medical providers and their attorneys•Train and supervise new employees in no-fault regulations, claims handling, defense preparation, and appearances

•Attend arbitrations and appear in Civil & Supreme Court on no-fault, bodily injury, and uninsured/underinsured cases; motion, compliance conference, and trial parts •Analyze over $5 million worth of claims for viable defenses and prepare defense packages •Conduct examination under oaths of claimants and settlement negotiations with medical providers and their attorneys•Train and supervise new employees in no-fault regulations, claims handling, and arbitration defense preparation•Responded to discovery requests.•Advised attorneys on defenses available and defense strategy.

•Drafted a motion to vacate murder conviction (440.10 motion)•Extensive legal research and writing on newly discovered evidence standards•Interviewed witnesses and client.

•Prosecuted violation and misdemeanor bench trials under the supervision of an Assistant District Attorney •Researched legal issues, drafted memorandum of law for trials, and assisted in trial preparation and strategy•Second-sat jury trials and stood on calendar on a daily basis, including conducting plea allocutions

•Tutored students in Criminal Law

•Researched issues of British criminal and real property law•Drafted memorandums of law for supervising barrister•Observed court proceeding and assisted in trial preparation and strategy

•Managed the store and sales associates and provided excellent customer service to clients

•Supervised probationers and conducted office/home visits•Coordinated anger management and work readiness programs •Conducted periodic risk assessments, supervision reports, and drug tests

•Tutored individuals ranging from high school students to adult college students in Mathematics, Elementary Spanish, Psychological Research Methods, and Elementary Chemistry.