Michael C. Cervino Email & Phone Number

Fairfield, New Jersey, United States

Responsible & experienced in the operation of heavy equipment, project oversight, client communication, contractor/subcontractor communication & relations, project planning, project management, staff management, client (customer) service/communications, & reporting developments to the front office. ● 4 job sites & corresponding staff to successful project completion● Acted as a liaison between staff on active projects & the front office● Gained certification to operate heavy equipment on sites● Specialized in client relations; communication with land owners, developers, future tenants, subcontractors, labor unions & site managers

Livingston, New Jersey, United States

Responsible for day to day client communication, client relations, client mediation & settlement conferences, virtual court appearances on behalf of the client, negotiations between client, opposing counsel & judiciary, & memo/brief drafting for coworkers. ●Drafted an internal memorandum & itemization of damages for a client case which resulted in a net outcome of over a million dollars after mediation● Attended daily case management/settlement conferences on behalf of our clients, gaining valuable experience in customer service, client relations & professional communication ● Refined skills in professional writing & correspondence with the drafting of court motions, briefs, client reports & internal documents

Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Responsible for the organization, planning, & execution of all tasks & responsibilities assigned to the Judge. Responsible for the drafting of legal opinions, motion decisions, & rulings. Managed all communications, requests, & inquiries between staff, parties, governmental agencies, constituents & the Judge● Executed the Judge’s day to day calendar in a successful, organized and streamlined processTrained & took part in both special civil & small-claims mediation with parties, where multiple agreements were made ● Planned, scheduled & executed bi-weekly involuntary civil commitment hearings where constituents facing mental health issues would meet with a physician, representatives from the county, the Judge & law enforcement to craft a specialized plan of care

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Responsible for legal research, writing, & motion drafting for multiple clients in the construction industry. Took part in the filing & organization of client cases as well as communication with clients regarding pending legal matters● Refined skills in legal writing & memoranda drafting via projects for active legal matters● Refined skills in organization, planning, & communication via active client cases

Responsible for Assisting the Law Clerk in the day to day operations of the Judge's Chambers● Learned the process of filing motions as well as drafting recommendations on rulings ● Assisted the Law Clerk in communication with parties, staff and legal professionals

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Legislative Intern for Congressman Leonard Lance, Representative for the 7th legislative district of New Jersey. Responsible for constituent communication, & correspondence with government officials.● Refined communication skills by speaking directly with constituents about economic, environmental, legal, & community issues

Doctor Of Law - Jd, 3.216 Gpa

Political Science, American Government And Politics (United States), 3.5 Gpa

Education record

Activities and Societies: Congressional Debate for Ridge High School Forensics/ Student Government Senator 2010-2014High School GPA: 3.0