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Simi Valley, Ca, Us

Greater Los Angeles Area

Expertly supporting business innovation and providing solutions while advising as to legal risks to help client grow in the highly competitive and rapidly evolving payment processing industry. Key specialties include:-Complex commercial contract negotiation, drafting and analysis-State and federal law compliance-Fair trade practices-Credit and risk issues-Litigation support and dispute resolution-Card organization regulations

Moorpark, Ca

Accountable for driving organic growth, improving customer retention and protection of company assets.- Creates and negotiates commercial payment processing agreements generating substantial revenue.- Provides legal analysis regarding state and federal regulations including trade practices, telecommunications, internet gaming, debt collection and privacy rights, resulting in protection of assets and economic growth.- Advances company goals, creating online and mobile commerce processing agreements.- Aides in loss prevention by providing legal advice for risk department and creating security agreements, control agreements, letters of credit, and reserve accounts.- Increases sales potential and advances company reputation advising regarding corporate communications, including press releases, marketing materials and media responses.- Supervises and advises outside counsel on complex commercial litigation leading to successful case resolutions and asset protection and recovery.- Provides legal advice on resolution of escalated merchant issues.- Helps company meet and exceed compliance requirements, advising as to Card Organization rules including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.- Advises senior management as to relations with independent sales organizations and third-party sales agents.LEGAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER 2000 - 2004Manager of Legal Recovery Department responsible for collection of company owed revenue and protection of company assets.- Secured company assets by: - Managing employees in collection of hundreds of thousands of dollars. - Educating employees as to fair trade practices. - Negotiating settlements resulting in revenue and expense savings. - Defending allegations raised in commercial litigation. - Assisted government agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission in investigations, protecting interests of consumers.

Simi Valley, Ca

Practice of civil litigation emphasizing bankcard processing law, complex commercial litigation, real estate issues and family law.- Prepared pleadings and pre-trial and dispositive motions including motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss, leading to resolution of issues, and assisting in settlement negotiations and cost reduction.- Trial counsel in court and jury trials involving allegations of unfair trade practice, real estate, family law and commercial disputes, resulting in favorable verdicts for clients.- Created bankcard processing agreements used by industry leaders, generating revenue.- Represented creditor's rights in bankruptcy court, including obtaining relief from the automatic stay, prosecuting adversary proceedings, and defending against alleged preferential transfers thus preserving client property rights.- Represented financial institutions in all aspects of electronic payments processing law, including contract negotiations, fraud detection and collection litigation.

Canoga Park, Ca

Senior associate attorney specializing in civil litigation and emphasizing business law, real estate, commercial contracts and family law. Maintained complete file responsibility from the initial client contact through case resolution. Practice included preparing pleadings, preparing pre-trial motions and taking and defending depositions. Responsible for court appearances, including arbitration and trial.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: High Pass, Lawyering Skills II

Bachelor'S Degree