Focus my practice in toxic tort litigation, premises liability, professional liability, property coverage and debt recovery.

• Drafted research memorandum concerning torts litigation, breach of contract, consumer protection, replevin, administrative civil appeals, and civil appeals of lower court.• Drafted legal opinions concerning breach of contract, and civil appeals of lower court.• Conducted research on criminal matters concerning criminal motions and DUI Court violations.• Attended hearings, telephonic proceedings, pre-trial conferences, and conferred with the Judge following civil and criminal courtroom proceedings.

• Informed tenants concerning landlord-tenant law particularly regarding landlord repairs, health code violations, and other various legal issues.•Drafted research memorandum concerning landlord-tenant matters.•Prepared, researched, and assisted attorneys for trial regarding issues of standing with the opposing party.

-provide services, outreach and education through the creation of a Housing Guide for Migrants targeted to agricultural workers in remote counties throughout Oklahoma.-interview clients, screen for potential issues and assist in trial preparation.

• Conducted interviews of potential clients to determine eligibility for legal assistance concerning tax matters, and assist with IRS payment agreements if applicable. • Drafted research memorandum concerning debt collection matters.• Conducted researched concerning tax, custody, and debt collection matters for supervising attorney.• Conduct interview with local radio station concerning tax matters

• Conducted interviews of potential clients to ascertain government services they are currently receiving to determine eligibility for legal assistance• Provided holistic legal representation to low-income clients focusing on public benefits, immigration, and health care planning matters, and related housing and education issues.• Drafted advocacy guides for providers and community members and trained medical residents on legal issues impacting their clients.

• Communicated directly with challenging clients to assist them in applying for eligible government programs or directed them to the appropriate agency for assistance.• Conducted initial interview of potential clients to ascertain government services they are currently receiving to determine eligibility for assistance based on grant income requirements.• Provided homeless prevention assistance by resolving eviction crisis and assisting clients in cases requiring relocation due to housing code violation issues or domestic violence.• Duties included assisting low-income individuals with food pantry services, prescription assistance, and utility emergency grants.

• Assisted or directly handled the collection efforts of past due automobile loans.• Communicated with difficult clients, crafted appropriately structured loan modifications or agreements to find a mutual resolution.• Manage and regularly update confidential consumer’s assets and consumer loans to report delinquent accounts and find exit strategies while staying in compliance with Departmental guidelines.

-Consulted with various levels of management to manage, deliver, and construct necessary products to the needs of the consumer in a timely fashion.-Assigned to supervise, discipline, and assist several other contracted workers to diligently complete various tasks throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.-Interacted with management and customers to ensure smooth and reliable financial transactions for both involved parties.

• Duties included working efficiently with legal professionals in the courtroom to identify and timely compile legal reports to assist in courtroom activities in a fast-paced environment.• Attend hearings, trials, and conferred with office staff to assist in day-to-day operations gaining invaluable knowledge of the legal profession.• Prepared, analyzed, filed, and delivered critical legal documents to legal professionals and staff members within the Scranton community.

-Interacted with potential customers to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.-Improved invaluable interpersonal skills in a fast-paced stressful environment.