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Nashville, Tennessee

Manage a portfolio of FINRA arbitration matters and state litigation cases, on behalf of UBS, from inception through resolution.Draft answers to arbitration claims, requests and responses regarding production of documents, objections to various motions.Coordinate the retention, supervision of outside counsel to conduct various projects including evidentiary hearing preparation.Handle complex electronic discovery collection, review, redaction, and production in response to document… Show more Manage a portfolio of FINRA arbitration matters and state litigation cases, on behalf of UBS, from inception through resolution.Draft answers to arbitration claims, requests and responses regarding production of documents, objections to various motions.Coordinate the retention, supervision of outside counsel to conduct various projects including evidentiary hearing preparation.Handle complex electronic discovery collection, review, redaction, and production in response to document requests.Served as first and second chair of multiple FINRA arbitration final hearings, reducing and/or eliminating outside counsel spend.Granted dismissal with prejudice of a FINRA arbitration claim pursuant to the eligibility rules.Obtained awards of expungement for financial advisors through drafting of petitions and evidentiary hearing presentations.Trained the paralegal team to handle standard collection practice for incoming expungement claims.Collaborated with the Compliance & Regulatory Group to represent financial advisors in governing body inquiry matters.Negotiated early resolution of claims via informal and mediated settlement discussions, including the drafting of agreements. Show less

Orlando

Hired to establish the first satellite office outside the firm’s primary location in Miami, FL. Act as lead, in-house coverage counsel, attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials in over 20 Florida counties.Defended banks and financial institutions in real estate, mortgage, and commercial litigation matters in state and federal court.Represented creditors’ interests in bankruptcy court, including stay relief litigation, adversary proceedings, and loan… Show more Hired to establish the first satellite office outside the firm’s primary location in Miami, FL. Act as lead, in-house coverage counsel, attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials in over 20 Florida counties.Defended banks and financial institutions in real estate, mortgage, and commercial litigation matters in state and federal court.Represented creditors’ interests in bankruptcy court, including stay relief litigation, adversary proceedings, and loan workouts.Drafted motions to dismiss and for summary judgment, resulting in the efficient and swift resolution of many actions. Retained and represented an American multinational software development corporation in a contentious discovery dispute.Interviewed employees of national corporation in the defense of a class action suit brought against the client. Thoroughly prepared and defended financial institution witnesses in both depositions and trial appearances. Successfully conducted settlement negotiations limiting the exposure to our clients and minimizing unnecessary litigation costs. Coordinated with expert witness in an attorney fee entitlement matter to reduce the award sought by over eighty percent. Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

Merged consumer bankruptcy practice to complement the firm’s existing personal injury and insurance litigation practice areas. Assisted investment property owners in retaining their properties via Motions to Value Collateral and subsequent Court ordersAided multiple clients eliminate debts associated with junior mortgages through proficient filings of Motions to Strip Liens.Prepared, reviewed, and filed Chapter 7 cases on behalf of clients, assisting them in the successful discharge… Show more Merged consumer bankruptcy practice to complement the firm’s existing personal injury and insurance litigation practice areas. Assisted investment property owners in retaining their properties via Motions to Value Collateral and subsequent Court ordersAided multiple clients eliminate debts associated with junior mortgages through proficient filings of Motions to Strip Liens.Prepared, reviewed, and filed Chapter 7 cases on behalf of clients, assisting them in the successful discharge of their debts. Hold a 100% confirmation rating of all Chapter 13 cases brought before the Orlando Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Managed the firm’s Personal Injury Protection litigation practice, receiving thousands in compensation for our clients. Successfully negotiated multiple pre-suit injury cases, obtaining just compensation for the injuries sustained by our clients. Thoroughly prepared and supervised the deposition of three companion clients, resulting tender of the insurance policy limits. Conducted multiple defendant depositions, resulting in the successful resolution of the matter at or prior to mediation. Drafted and argued multiple motions in both county courts as well as the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida. Show less

Orlando & Tampa, Fl

Developed a consumer bankruptcy practice as a sole practitioner, prior to merging for expansion and broader experience. Co-Hosted daily call-in radio show, “Cuentame su Caso” on Spanish station answering range of consumer finance inquiries.Invited to lead Orlando’s “Possible Defenses of Junior Mortgagees” Lien Stripping Junior Mortgages CLE course in Sept 2010.Successfully aided a number of clients facing foreclosure, bringing lenders to the table to permanently restructure their… Show more Developed a consumer bankruptcy practice as a sole practitioner, prior to merging for expansion and broader experience. Co-Hosted daily call-in radio show, “Cuentame su Caso” on Spanish station answering range of consumer finance inquiries.Invited to lead Orlando’s “Possible Defenses of Junior Mortgagees” Lien Stripping Junior Mortgages CLE course in Sept 2010.Successfully aided a number of clients facing foreclosure, bringing lenders to the table to permanently restructure their loans. Coordinated negotiations with multiple homeowner/condominium associations on behalf of a large real estate investor client. Handled a number of homeowner/association disputes including covenant violations, past due assessments, and foreclosures. . Represented a number of family law clients in Florida state court in both divorce and child custody trials and hearings. Show less

Created required documents required under Florida law for the initial homeowner association's election of resident members. Updated neighborhood homeowner association rules handbook to comply with recent changes to the association bylaws. Collaborated with client to draft an updated declaration and homeowner association bylaws in response to economic changes. Wrote an attorney advisory memoranda highlighting all the significant changes to the updated Florida Condominium Act.… Show more Created required documents required under Florida law for the initial homeowner association's election of resident members. Updated neighborhood homeowner association rules handbook to comply with recent changes to the association bylaws. Collaborated with client to draft an updated declaration and homeowner association bylaws in response to economic changes. Wrote an attorney advisory memoranda highlighting all the significant changes to the updated Florida Condominium Act. Advised partner on whether sworn testimony is a due process requirement for quasi-judicial county commission hearings. Conducted a number of complex title and survey reviews in preparation for a multi-site, restaurant chain property transaction. Drafted many family law related documents including motions to compel, client memoranda, and judicial orders. Show less

Reviewed and wrote advisory memoranda on AIA builder/architect agreements and presented them in conferences with clients.Researched and/or wrote legal memoranda on trademark, wills & trusts, labor & employment, and UCC matters. Prepared complaint documents for a breach of contract suit and composed motion documents for real estate litigation matters.

Drafted a client advisory letter addressing the recently issued Title VII of the Civil Rights Act compliance manual.Compiled and composed a series of risk factors for our client in anticipation of a corporation's initial offering.

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A.B., Architectural Studies