Megan Schwartz Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, Ga, Us

Gainesville, Ga, Us

• Represent the interests of insurers and insureds pre-litigation including analyzing claim values to extent proactive offers, responding to time-limited demands, and negotiating settlements.• Represent the interests of insurers and insureds through all stages of litigation, including written discovery, retention of expert witnesses, party depositions, and filing motions.• Review and analyze insurance policies to advise insurers regarding applicability of coverage.• Complete examinations under oath to obtain facts necessary to make coverage determinations.• Represent insurers in declaratory judgment actions seeking court guidance regarding coverage disputes.• Conduct legal research via Westlaw.

• Independently analyze community association covenants and advise clients regarding interpretation.• Communicate verbally and in writing with property managers, Boards of Directors of community associations, and homeowners regarding legal rights and responsibilities pursuant to covenants.• Prepare documents including verifications of debt, letters to homeowners, notices of liens for recording in land records, complaints, exhibits, discovery requests, and Board of Director Resolutions.• Schedule hearings and mediations and represent client at same.• Track billable time accurately using Juris; proficient use of Time Matters case management system.

• Manage over 100 active insurance coverage and defense cases during all phases of litigation.• Oversee 2 legal assistants—provide assistance when needed and review work product before submission to lead attorney.

Woodstock, Georgia, United States

• Prepare insurance coverage reports and reservations of rights for corporate clients.• Prepare documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, memorandums, and reports, including fact specific analysis of legal positions supported by current law.• Conduct legal research using Westlaw to identify relevant statutes and case law.• E-file in federal, state, and magistrate courts.• Communicate with corporate clients as well as their Insureds via telephone, email, and letters.• Assemble document production and apply Bates stamping to same. • Track billable time accurately using eBillity.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Assist with various research assignments.

Duluth, Georgia

Additional responsibilities of new position:Collaborated with clients and attorneys to draft, revise, and file various pleadings on behalf of creditors with bankruptcy courts across the United States.

Duluth, Georgia

• Proficient in company software and 5 client systems used to distribute loan information for bankruptcy.• Trained 3 new hires how to use systems to complete files quickly and accurately.• Chosen to manage urgent communication requests from 1 priority client.

Woodstock, Georgia

• Assisted property owners in understanding various aspects of their mortgage loans including escrow shortages, tax and insurance disbursements, and payment applications.• Advised inbound callers about mortgage details. Completed outbound collections calls.

Cartersville, Ga

• Processed invoices for car purchases, tracked bids, and recorded sale outcomes quickly and accurately.• Performed responsibilities in a chaotic, fast paced environment.

Marietta, Georgia

• Engaged pedestrians through direct marketing to spread awareness of and gather donations for charities including the Atlanta Humane Society and the Humane Society of the United States.• Trained incoming fundraisers in direct marketing techniques.

Marietta, Georgia

• Chosen to launch new campus initiative called the CivOWLity Council. Responsibilities included holding interviews to select members and organizing group communication.• Coordinated social media presence for the office on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and lead all communication between the office and the campus community.• Designed and hosted campus wide events, occasionally with other groups. Notable events include the first annual KSU Creed signing at freshmen orientation, August 2016, and #DearKennesaw, which partnered with the international photography project Dear World.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Criminal Law Society, Federalist Society.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English