Michael B. Ravelo Esq Email & Phone Number

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Handle a full caseload of full representation non-payment and holdover proceedings in Housing Court, which involves extensive communication with clients, intense negotiations with opposing counsel, frequent motion practice, discovery and depositions, and significant advocacy with outside agencies on behalf of clients • Litigate before administrative agencies as necessary, including termination of tenancy proceedings and proceedings where clients’ Section 8 vouchers are being terminated• Participate in court-based intake and client and community outreach initiatives

Greater New York City Area

Reviewed and coded legal documents during the discovery portion of a compliance litigation case. Prepared pleadings, motions, and other materials in preparation for legal proceedings and hearingsPerformed document review, production, and redaction's on legal documents requested for discovery purposesReviewed documents produced by opposing counsel for content, relevance and importancePrepared and edited privilege log for materials being provided to opposing counselTemp assignments at Perdue Pharma, Debevoise & Plimpton, Gibson Dunn LLP, Paul Hastings LLC and Greenberg Traurig50+ hours of Pro-bono work for NYLAG focused on immigration, housing and estate planning

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reviewed and coded legal documents during the discovery portion of a compliance litigation case; prepared pleadings, motionsCompleted 1st level review and 2nd level quality control; Coded documents in breach of contract matterCarried out redaction of privileged information as well as prepared privilege log for specific documentsSupervised and QC work done by 25 attorneys to ensure the client received the top quality product

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Served as lead counsel in mediation proceedings against opposing counsel allowing settlement of many pretrial issues without having to burden the courts; Prepared last will and testaments with clientsDrafted and filed legal documents and any reports required for court proceedingsPrepared direct examination for replevin case as well as opening closing and cross-examination for all witnessesConducted initial client interviews to assess grounds of client claim; prepared and explained retainer agreementsPrepped clients for trial representation in family court proceedings. Liaised between client and opposing counsel on foreclosure defense cases; Drafted and directed depositions of opposing counsels’ clients including witnessesSpearheaded monthly community workshops educating residents on US visas and provided consultations on best path forward

Miami

Argued and won Asylum case before Judge McCormickArgued a Bond hearing and 240A waiver before Judge Adam Opaciuch at Krome Argued Clients 212 C eligibility before Judge Sanders Interviewed clients to gain an understanding of their case and prepare the best defense possible for themMooted with clients to prepare them for the official court room atmosphere Prepared, Client Affidavits, Motions for Continuances, Evidentiary Filings, Work Authorizations, Travel Documents, Info Pass Appointments with USCIS, Researched Divisibility aspects of specific criminal statutes, compared applicable State Law with Federal Law

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Researched land titles and donor corporate charters for easement proceedings on location of new city highway ramp. Prepared legal memos on historic preservation “running with the land” as opposed to the structure. Briefed legal opinion in order to prepare for the appeal of the judgment. Liaised with the city planner’s office on any issues pertaining to property owned by the city

Greater New York City Area

Managed approximately 1,400 security officers, including disciplinary activities and relocation of work sites. Work sites ranged between high-rise office buildings, educational institutions, sporting arenas, and industrial sites. Liaised between customer service manager and candidates for post assignmentsConducted first-level interviews to screen and place candidates; Filed security clearance and licenses with NY State. NYS Certified licensed instructor for security guard training, instructed all guards on crisis management for emergency situations.

New

Supervised daily activity of over 60 residents; Served as liaison between the students and residence life. Assisted in the hiring process of new candidates as well as developed training program for new resident assistants. Facilitated transition programs to assist undergraduates with the adjustment to college life

Assisted in the hiring process of new student workers; Researched charitable organizations that coincide with University ideals Placed interested students with charitable organizations; Coordinated and represented SJU at service learning and community fairsACTIVITIES Mock Trial Team - Prepared components of trial such as opening statement, direct and cross examinations and Closing Arguments.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Top 30% Of Class, Deans List 3 Years Consecutively

Activities and Societies: Executive member of Mock Trial Team Immigration Clinic Cuban American Bar AssociationRelevant Coursework.

Bachelor Of Science; Law Of Evidence, Criminal Justice; Criminal Law

Activities and Societies: Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Hispanic Cultural Society