Michael Arthur Email & Phone Number

Utica, New York, United States

Syracuse, New York Area

Personally interview the insured and all other pertinent parties to secure the information necessary to evaluate the merits of the case and develops an appropriate discovery plan. Verify available coverage and interpret policy provisions. Obtain and review all relevant medical records and evaluate all claims on an ongoing basis. Oversee the litigation process to develop a litigation and discovery strategy. Develope negotiaton plan where settlement is deemed advisable. Represent the company at settlement conferences, mediations and trials.

Syracuse, Ny

Responsible for a large and complex caseload from commencement through trial. This involves drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, motion practice and appearing in Courts throughout New York.

Rome, Ny

Sole associate in a general practice law firm representing clients in Supreme, County, City, Town, and Village courts on matters ranging from traffic violations to felonies to civil matters. Other duties include; trial practice, appellate practice, motion practice, conducting pre-trial hearings, depositions, and felony examinations.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Sole law clerk in boutique civil litigation; independently prepared memoranda, motions, pleadings and discovery documents; employed research resources including Lexis Nexis, Westlaw and the law library on topics relating to class action certification, automobile accidents, toxic torts, nuisance actions, and personal injury.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Member of a team of summer law clerks working closely together; independently drafted memoranda on issues including municipal liability, automated red light cameras, and city wide curfews; independently drafted summary judgment and motions to suppress; attended depositions and 50-h hearings and reviewed transcripts of the same to find issues and openings for legal arguments.

Utica, New York Area

Constituent management duties included communicating directly with constituents on a daily basis and discussing any issues in the community. Finding workable solutions through local government, community groups, and state government. Researching current law and gathering information on proposed laws.

Jd, Law, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Niagara Moot Court Competition, ABA Moot Court Competition

Bs, Communication Arts