Drafted and opposed motions, focusing on summary judgment as well as procedural motions. Conducted legal research. Worked remotely for Orange County, New York based plaintiff’s personal injury firm.

Assisted solo and small firm litigators in New York and nationwide with all their legal research and writing needs, including preparing and arguing appeals and drafting dispositive motions. Identified and analyzed substantive and procedural legal issues in a wide variety of practice areas, including (but not limited to) personal injury, commercial litigation, employment litigation, matrimonial litigation and trusts and estates litigation, in matters pending in state and federal trial and… Show more Assisted solo and small firm litigators in New York and nationwide with all their legal research and writing needs, including preparing and arguing appeals and drafting dispositive motions. Identified and analyzed substantive and procedural legal issues in a wide variety of practice areas, including (but not limited to) personal injury, commercial litigation, employment litigation, matrimonial litigation and trusts and estates litigation, in matters pending in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Edited articles and books on legal topics. Nationally-known speaker and author on persuasive legal writing and legal outsourcing. Show less

Helped other lawyers start and run successful practices as freelance attorneys. Consulted with lawyers in any specialty about improving their legal writing skills. These services were provided via live and recorded teleseminars, e-books and private coaching.

The Billable Hour Company sold humorous gifts and greeting cards for lawyers and legal professionals. Our flagship products were watches and clocks with patented dials divided into 6-minute increments, the way many lawyers and other professionals bill their time. In this position, I was involved in all aspects of running a profitable online business, including planning and implementing the company's publicity campaign. While the company was in business, it consistently garnered wide… Show more The Billable Hour Company sold humorous gifts and greeting cards for lawyers and legal professionals. Our flagship products were watches and clocks with patented dials divided into 6-minute increments, the way many lawyers and other professionals bill their time. In this position, I was involved in all aspects of running a profitable online business, including planning and implementing the company's publicity campaign. While the company was in business, it consistently garnered wide notice, both nationally and internationally.My partner and I closed the company in December 2014 to devote our time to other ventures. Show less

Analyzed insurance coverage issues and merits of underlying cases in connection with EPLI, professional liability and CGL policies. Worked remotely for Boston-based insurance coverage firm.

Trained NYC-area law students in use of proprietary legal research software

Performed legal research. Drafted briefs, internal memoranda, pleadings and discovery demands.