Emphasis in Real Estate Titles, specifically dealing with complex commercial and residential transactions. Work closely with underwriters, clients, attorneys and agents to identify and resolve issues related to clearing and closing transactions. Review title abstracts and examinations and prepare and review title reports.

Emphasis in Creditor’s Rights, specifically dealing with Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Law and Title Review. Supervise a team of eight Lawyers. Manage team workflow and monitor productivity. Provide weekly reports to clients with detailed status updates of multiple, voluminous portfolios of files. Engage in all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motion practice, mediation and settlement conferences. Review title reports, identify potential issues and work with title counsel and/or managing counsel to clear issues adverse to the clients’ interests.

Represent clients in all aspects of corporate and commercial transactions. Review and draft transactional documents, negotiate terms with third parties and offer legal advise to clients related to their transactions and other third party dealings. Review title reports, clear exceptions and work with lenders on all aspects of commercial and residential loan closings. Represent clients in various stages of civil litigation. Draft briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda and discovery requests and responses.Civil Litigation, Employment/Labor Law, Contracts, Commercial Transactions, Family Law, Real Estate Transactions

As a Legal Intern with John Troy & Associates, PLLC., conducted legal research and drafted complaints, letters, memorandum of law, and various motions in the areas of labor and employment law, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant law, bankruptcy, and business organizations.

As a Law Clerk for the Commission's Office of Federal Operations ("OFO") - Appellate Review Program, conducted legal research and drafted appellate level decisions for federal employees' claims of employment discrimination. As a Clerk for OFO, was responsible for enforcing the following acts: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; The Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act; and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

As a Legal Intern with Legal Services for the Elderly in Queens, conducted legal research and drafted memorandum of law on landlord-tenant issues of rental arrears, conditions in apartment, and non-primary residence claims. Additionally, was responsible for drafting various motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment. Conducted client intake interviews, and assisted in preparing clients for depositions, hearings, and trials.

Researched and analyzed immigration laws and discussed said laws with clients. Prepared exhibits for hearings; drafted divorce complaints and documents including child support worksheets; conducted research and exhausted relevant remedies to file an Article 78 suit.

Traded stock - buys and short sales. Provided advisory and analysis to clients and traders.