Mark Palermo Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

• Review the record and prepare tentative decisions on appeals for benefits for the review and approval of a Veterans Law Judge (VLJ or "Member of the Board"), including appeals involving formal personal hearings held before VLJs• Conduct research on questions encountered in case review or as directed by a VLJ. Draft legal briefs, including bench memoranda for hearings, outlining the facts at issue, and containing recommendations for appropriate action by the VLJ• Attend formal personal… Show more • Review the record and prepare tentative decisions on appeals for benefits for the review and approval of a Veterans Law Judge (VLJ or "Member of the Board"), including appeals involving formal personal hearings held before VLJs• Conduct research on questions encountered in case review or as directed by a VLJ. Draft legal briefs, including bench memoranda for hearings, outlining the facts at issue, and containing recommendations for appropriate action by the VLJ• Attend formal personal hearings with VLJs to assist in the preparation of a tentative decision in that appeal• Work as a member of a VLJ Team or other organizational component and serve as a member of one or more ad hoc teams/components. Contribute constructively to help advance the overall mission and objectives of the Board and the efficiency of its operations • Work cooperatively with others on the VLJ Team or other organizational components to ensure that individual effort is integrated into the overall product or major component thereof Show less

Columbus, Ohio

• In a deployed environment, support the commander’s military decision-making process and the conduct of operations by responding to legal questions about rules of engagement, targeting, intelligence law, and detainee operations in Iraq and Syria• Prosecute criminal cases under the Uniform Code of Military Justice• Provide legal advice to Soldiers, officers and their families• Offer legal reviews, ethics opinions, and advice to commanders and their staff• Represent Soldiers at… Show more • In a deployed environment, support the commander’s military decision-making process and the conduct of operations by responding to legal questions about rules of engagement, targeting, intelligence law, and detainee operations in Iraq and Syria• Prosecute criminal cases under the Uniform Code of Military Justice• Provide legal advice to Soldiers, officers and their families• Offer legal reviews, ethics opinions, and advice to commanders and their staff• Represent Soldiers at courts-martial and before administrative separation boards• In a deployed environment, serve as a fiscal attorney; advising on operational matters to include the use of appropriated funds in Iraq and Syria Show less

Springfield, Ohio

Paralegal support to unit commanders and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Provide legal documents in courts-martial, Article 15 actions, and other military justice matters. Review line of duty determinations, AR 15-6 investigations, separation board proceedings, and other administrative law matters. Assistance in family law such as powers of attorney, wills, and separation decrees. Lead and supervise Soldiers as a noncommissioned officer.

- Supervise a team of approximately ten to twenty attorneys and paralegals in order to provide guidance as to the disaster loan program's laws, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.- Research and provide interpretation of the disaster loan program's laws, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures to provide guidance and support to program managers and loan officers.- Review draft loan authorizations for all loans, as required, and for cases involving… Show more - Supervise a team of approximately ten to twenty attorneys and paralegals in order to provide guidance as to the disaster loan program's laws, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.- Research and provide interpretation of the disaster loan program's laws, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures to provide guidance and support to program managers and loan officers.- Review draft loan authorizations for all loans, as required, and for cases involving non-routine conditions, facts or other circumstances.- Ensure loan application compliance with legal requirements, eligibility, capacity, and authority of the borrowers to incur debt, validity of proposed pledge of collateral etc.- Use computer based systems to identify if all needed loan closing documents are received and to provide necessary instructions for proper creation of documents by others.- Address inquiries and concerns of borrowers and their authorized representatives regarding legal issues and requirements of closing and legal basis of various terms, conditions and collateral requirements Show less

Avon, Ohio

• Represent small and midsize companies in going public, private placement, and corporatefinance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust, and ongoing general corporaterepresentation• Represent a large, vertically integrated poultry company in consolidated putative antitrust classactions brought by direct and indirect poultry purchasers alleging a conspiracy to reduce outputand raise the prices of broiler chickens• Represent a small film production company in… Show more • Represent small and midsize companies in going public, private placement, and corporatefinance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust, and ongoing general corporaterepresentation• Represent a large, vertically integrated poultry company in consolidated putative antitrust classactions brought by direct and indirect poultry purchasers alleging a conspiracy to reduce outputand raise the prices of broiler chickens• Represent a small film production company in breach of contract and fraudulent sale of securitiesactions, as well as successfully resolve a related investigation by the Ohio Division of Securitieswithout any administrative action or criminal referral• Represent a mid-size human grade pet food company in multiple startup funding rounds: draftingseries seed financing documents, employment agreements, an employee stock option plan,resolutions, and converting the company from a limited liability company to a corporation Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Provide advanced tax preparation services and advice to local clients and tax preparers• Prepare Federal, State, and local individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns• Tax planning and IRS audit assistance for individuals and small business owners

Bedford Heights, Oh

Small personal injury law firm. As an associate attorney, I investigated and prepared claims demands to insurance companies. I negotiated and settled disputes with insurance companies, and when necessary, I prepared and filed civil lawsuits on behalf of clients.

Mayfield Hts, Oh

Handled inbound/outbound calls to adverse carriers, field claims, vendors, and attorneys. Sent and received electronic communications to adverse carriers and vendors. Processed incoming and outgoing mail (scanning, filing, photo copying). Processed incoming EFF action items. Gathered and followed up on any documentation needed to aid in claims resolution.

Euclid, Ohio

Interviewed parties and prepared research memoranda on whether the city should pursue charges in particular incidents. Engaged in pre-trial conferences and negotiated plea options with defendants. Led litigation in traffic court cases under the supervision of a prosecuting attorney. Performed general legal research and drafting for Euclid’s law director. Drafted general memoranda, proof of claim documents for bankruptcies, easement agreements and several agreements for the purchase of land… Show more Interviewed parties and prepared research memoranda on whether the city should pursue charges in particular incidents. Engaged in pre-trial conferences and negotiated plea options with defendants. Led litigation in traffic court cases under the supervision of a prosecuting attorney. Performed general legal research and drafting for Euclid’s law director. Drafted general memoranda, proof of claim documents for bankruptcies, easement agreements and several agreements for the purchase of land within the city. Show less

Morgantown, Wv

I work at the EILC, as part of a West Virginia University College of Law clinic course. There, I provide legal services to start-up companies, small businesses, non-profits, and individuals. This includes counseling for a product plan or business organization, licensing, employee and contractor agreements, intellectual property, and generalized assistance in business formation, planning and strategy.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Interviewing clients, Informal research (public documents), Legal research, Drafting client letters, Meeting with clients, Document review, Case management, Bankruptcy petition preparation, Attend hearings, Speak with private attorneys, attend bar association meetings and/or events, Draft pleadings, memos, etc.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Provide clerical assistance to lawyers at firm. This includes typing up documents for attorneys, and sending out documents to lawyers, clients, and courthouses in an efficient manner.

Wheeling, West Virginia Area

Editor-in-Chief of the Cardinal Connection Newspaper on campus. Maintain the goals and vision of the Cardinal Connection, by managing a staff comprised of 5 Editors and approximately 10-15 writers. Ensure that all articles are turned in on time, are edited, and fit the quality that our paper strives to maintain. I also speak with the administrative members of the school to acquire resources and ideas, and to help to make the paper fit the ideals of the university. Market the Cardinal… Show more Editor-in-Chief of the Cardinal Connection Newspaper on campus. Maintain the goals and vision of the Cardinal Connection, by managing a staff comprised of 5 Editors and approximately 10-15 writers. Ensure that all articles are turned in on time, are edited, and fit the quality that our paper strives to maintain. I also speak with the administrative members of the school to acquire resources and ideas, and to help to make the paper fit the ideals of the university. Market the Cardinal Connection to WJU faculty and students, as well as to local businesses and members of the Wheeling community. Recruit new writers by implementing strategic recruiting programs into various locations on campus, as well as utilizing social networking and technological based forms of recruiting. Developing incentive based programs, such as internship credits for current and future writers. Show less

Cleveland, Ohio

Introduce product SKU's for our National Accounts, such as Grainger, Fastenal and MSC. Also, compile product image databases for National Accounts for both catalogs, as well as websites. I also assist the Sales Reps and Regional Managers by providing them with cross-reference guides for our products as well as competitors, such as CRC, Rustoleum, and Wooster. Finally, I work on Marginal Pricing sheets, to ensure that discontinued items are accounted for, and that our Last Column Pricing matches… Show more Introduce product SKU's for our National Accounts, such as Grainger, Fastenal and MSC. Also, compile product image databases for National Accounts for both catalogs, as well as websites. I also assist the Sales Reps and Regional Managers by providing them with cross-reference guides for our products as well as competitors, such as CRC, Rustoleum, and Wooster. Finally, I work on Marginal Pricing sheets, to ensure that discontinued items are accounted for, and that our Last Column Pricing matches with the pricing held by our customers, in order to avoid holds on orders. Show less

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: West Virginia University Entrepreneurship & Innovation Law Clinic (EILC), Business Law Society (Treasurer).

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Activities and Societies: Brand Ambassador

Business Administration, Marketing/Management

Activities and Societies: Cardinal Connection Newspaper: Opinion Editor (2010-2011) and Editor-In-Chief (2011-2012). Students In Free.

High School - College Preparatory

Activities and Societies: Latin Club, JV Wrestling Team, Summer Enrichment Program