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New York, United States

Manage general law practice providing progressive and creative legal services in transactional and civil litigation matters. Provide comprehensive legal services in real estate matters; negotiate terms and conditions of real estate transactions, prepare and review related documents, and facilitate the process in the transfer of titles. Utilize a holistic and collaborative approach to provide corporate and entrepreneurial clients the legal support and advice they need to take their business to new heights of efficiency and success. Review, prepare and advise on contractual agreements in matters ranging from intellectual property contracts to property use agreements. Communicate with clientele to propel positive resolutions.

Jericho, New York

Handled all aspects of pre-trial litigation and discovery, as well as mediation and appellate practice, on behalf of insurance carriers, corporate clients, medical professionals and legal professionals in the defense of premises liability, legal malpractice, medical malpractice and healthcare related litigation. Engaged with clients and provided detailed and thorough case assessments, valuations and litigation strategy recommendations. Secured favorable decisions in pre-Answer motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions and appellate motions in legal malpractice, medical malpractice and premises liability actions.

Conducted all aspects of pre-trial litigation and discovery on behalf of private and municipal clients in the defense of personal injury and property damage actions concerning premises liability, insurance law, contract law, automobile liability, and labor law. Prepared and won summary judgment motions on grounds including, lack of actual or constructive notice, lack of contractual duty, and failure to comply with Notice of Claim requirements. Prepared and provided case assessments, valuations and strategy recommendations for litigation and settlement. Conducted depositions, appeared at court conferences, and engaged in settlement negotiations and mediation.

Assisted in pre-trial discovery and motion practice to defend the County against claims of municipal liability. Drafted memoranda and motions for summary judgment on basis of failure to comply with Notice of Claim requirements, lack of prior written notice, emergency response, and highway maintenance.

New York, New York

Assisted in the handling of an estate probated in New York County. Conducted statutory and case law research and drafted memoranda concerning post-mortem estate tax planning and Surrogate’s Court discovery procedures. Drafted petition on behalf of the estate’s fiduciary for the discovery and return of property withheld from the estate.

Represented indigent defendants through the criminal trial process. Assisted supervising attorneys while attending arraignments, investigations, negotiations, and trial. Analyzed client case files, performed legal and factual research, and drafted memorandum and motions. Researched the potential consequences of plea offers for individual clients. Assisted with and conducted client interviews, witness interviews, and client counseling.

New York, New York

Represented indigent defendant through the criminal appeals process. Reviewed and analyzed the trial record, communicated with client and provided case status updates, and identified and researched issues for appeal. Drafted and executed appellant’s brief, motion in opposition to enlarge the appellate record, and reply brief. Presented oral arguments before the First Department during the November 2011 Term.

Conducted legal research and writing for the various cases brought before Kings County Civil Court. Attended hearings and trials. Conducted and supervised negotiations to settle cases and conferences to resolve discovery conflicts. Drafted, cite checked, and blue booked bench opinions.

Carle Place, New York

Performed statutory and case law research, and drafted memoranda to collaborate with supervising attorneys regarding best potential strategy for medical malpractice, contract, and negligence litigation. Reviewed and analyzed case files and expert depositions for medical malpractice litigation. Drafted summary judgment motions for contract and negligence cases.

New York, New York

Reviewed and analyzed case file documents, performed statutory and case law research and drafted memoranda to collaborate with supervising attorney regarding best potential strategy for real estate, estate, and contract law litigation. Prepared partnership agreements, real estate documents, and estate planning documents; and provided client with case status updates. Prepared and filed probate petitions and litigation documents in Surrogate’s Court and Civil Court.

Rockville Centre, New York

Crafted extensive case summaries, analyzed accident information, and researched and updated case histories and files for the purpose of facilitating settlement negotiations and drafting of insurance contracts. Drafted memoranda to coordinate the due diligence of staff attorneys towards the resolution of individual cases. Served as the liaison for clients and third party attorneys.

New York, New York

Researched and prepared proposal to establish an elder care mediation program, which was then piloted in Brooklyn. Analyzed crucial problems facing the elder population and proposed various community programs to address such issues. Conducted personal entrance interviews with clients to identify proper remedies for their needs. Organized, attended and assisted in numerous mediation sessions.

Massapequa, New York

Developed and implemented a spring semester educational curriculum, for sixth grade Gifted & Talented program students, on the American judiciary system and the litigation process. Instructed and assisted students on mock trial procedures.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Moot Court Honor Society, Trial Advocacy Division

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Founding Officer of Manhattan College Thomas More Law Society; Epsilon Sigma Pi Honor Society; Psi Chi, National.

Education record