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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Covington, La

Manage all phases of private practice and works at a high level. Recognized by peers and court as a successful litigator with 23 years of experience in the legal arena in civil litigation (plaintiff & defense) and criminal prosecution/defense. Possess a strong background in various facets of litigation, trial preparation, jury selection and voir dire, initial conferences, discovery, interviewing witnesses, taking depositions, conducting cross examinations, oral arguments and related trial functions.Exceptional legal research and analysis skills. Pride as a skilled drafter and proof reader of legal documents and as being extremely thorough in preparation with excellent interpersonal skills which leads to effective representation and worthy trial opponent.Throughout career, strive to be accurate and efficient in drafting motions and briefs, composing and reviewing documents, trial preparation, conferences, discovery, interviewing and deposing witnesses, conducting cross examination, arguing motions and presenting oral arguments, and related trial functions.Prepares, reviews, and files various motions and petitions, including motions to compel production of documents, answers to interrogatories, motions to strike, oppositions to compel, strike, and dismiss, petition to review, requests for summary judgment, default judgments, and motions to continue.

Gulf Of Mexico

Instrumental in devising and implementing security measures to ensure safety and security of entire staff and crew. Conducted daily security patrol and provided safety support and risk management analysis for the Swedish own Floatel Victory International and Chevron owned and operated Jack/St. Malo Platform. Security vulnerability experience. Experience working with diverse cultures. Assist in muster drill and training, helicopter operations, briefing and orientation of vessel. STOP work authority. Tool box talk experience. Provided foot patrol, incident investigation, safety and security report writing, risk management analysis and assessment and overall safety. Constantly updating and training in health, safety, environmental and security policies. .

Independence, Louisiana

Town Attorney/Magistrate 1999-2008Town of Independence • Chief legal counsel for the Mayor and Board of Alderman. • Provided guidance to the town leaders on all legal issues and matters. • Reviewed and drafted opinions on complex contracts, proposals, public bids, environmental issues, labor relations, railroad litigation and municipal liability matters. • Crafting mortgages, promissory notes, town ordinances, agreements as well as conferring with other governmental entities and personnel, on behalf of town.• Represented the town in litigation and at meetings and developed a strong background in civil procedure, legal research/writing and public speaking. • Performed the role as judge and presided over all traffic and misdemeanor cases within the town limits. • Developed and designed a new process making city government and the courts more efficient resulting in quality service and increased revenue. • Experience mandated that town police department was educated on personnel interview techniques, police procedures, report writing and courtroom etiquette and testimony.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government