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Manhattan Beach, California

Full service law firm, specializing in criminal defense. Ethically vigorous representation of clients facing all manner of criminal prosecution from simple traffic violations to allegations of complex financial schemes as well as serious and violent felony charges. Preliminary examinations, law and motion hearings and negotiation focused on protecting and preserving the rights of our clients and putting the government to its proof.

Executive staff responsible for agency operations; Liaison to General Assembly, workers' compensation interest groups, state agencies and the public with particular knowledge and experience regarding insurance fraud related issues; Public Information Officer and regulations coordinator (from drafting, through public comment/hearings and final adoption); Development and oversight of investigative/review procedures involving employee discipline to ensure compliance with federal and state due process requirements, managed staff responsible for carrying out procedural requirements, reviewed information developed during course of investigative process and drafted recommendations for review by Principal Counsel and Executive Management.

Evaluated referrals involving allegations of insurance fraud for merit; Managed staff involved in referral review process; Reviewed legislation and prepared impact analysis; Developed Division legislative initiatives; Advised Division personnel regarding legal and regulatory developments; Oversaw background investigations of licensed carrier executives; Oversaw development and deployment of a Fraud Referral Information Management System.

Baltimore, Maryland

Liaison to legislators in disputes between constituents and regulated insurance entities; Assisted in development of legislative and regulatory initiatives; Reviewed complaints of regulatory violations against regulated entities and prepared files for hearings; Reviewed policy form filings to ensure compliance with Maryland law.

Advised Chairman and members of the House Health and Government Operations Committee; Conducted research and drafted legislation and amendments for members of General Assembly; Staffed the Government Operations and Health Occupations Sub-committees; Liaison between interest groups and legislators with regard to areas of responsibility.

Criminal and civil trial and appellate practice in both state and federal courts; Extensive first-chair trial, law and motion, and discovery experience; Successfully resolved over one hundred cases.

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Book Award - Sports Law

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau Delta - Academic Director

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Administration - Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau Delta - Epsilon Epsilon Chapter - Director of Academic AffairsThank you Professor Polakowski!