Probate

Maintained a high knowledge of bankruptcy law at Federal and local levels. Opened and managed all case files as follows: Reviewed debtor(s) schedules; prepared trustee for hearings; attended Section 341 Meeting of Creditors; and reviewed and monitored clerk’s docket and claims register. Assisted in administration of all assets in bankruptcy cases such as:Conducted research of assets with regard to priority liens, judgment liens, preferences, transfers and validity of liens; prepared liquidation process for assets of the estate including communication and meetings with auctioneers, real estate brokers, accountants, special counsel, and governmental entities in the sale or transfer of assets; conducted and supervised inventory of assets; maintained records necessary to ensure accountability for all property received; and monitored debtor’s performance of retention or surrender of property and time extensions.Drafted and prepared objections, motions, notices, orders, pleadings, exhibits, and applications necessary for electronic filing purposes; reviewed creditor claims, amendments, agreed orders and relief motions; organized and assisted in conducting examination process; prepared and filed the required annual reports for the U.S. Trustee; assisted with in-house audits; and received training and participated in meetings with BMS systems company for bankruptcy programs. Participated in initial client interview with Attorney for Debtor cases for uncommon and specialty cases with regard to excess values, and non-exempt assets.

Co-Owner and manager in charge of promotions.

Supervised and assisted in the accounting and reporting of the Business Affairs Department and the President of the University; maintained monthly, quarterly and annual financial records; assisted in annual audits; managed all confidential records of students and staff; supervised automobile fleet and assisted in managing college owned residential rental properties; and was responsible for the design, type-setting and printing of the “Friday Bulletin” newspaper.

Received and continued education and training of bankruptcy law at Federal and local levels; scheduled meeting with clients and supervised secretarial pool in all aspects of filing Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy cases; opened and managed all case files for the Attorney/Trustee; reviewed debtor petitions; and attended Court hearings. Assisted in administering all assets in bankruptcy cases such as: Conducted research of assets with regard to priority liens, judgment liens, preferences, transfers and validity of liens; prepared liquidation process for assets of the estate including communication and meetings with auctioneers, real estate brokers, accountants, special counsel, and governmental entities in the sale or transfer of assets; conducted and supervised inventory of assets; maintained records necessary to ensure accountability for all property received; and monitored debtor’s performance of retention or surrender of property and time extensions. Drafted and prepared objections, motions, notices, orders, pleadings, exhibits, and applications necessary for electronic filing purposes; reviewed creditor claims, amendments, agreed orders and relief motions; organized and assisted in conducting examination process; prepared and filed the required annual reports for the U.S. Trustee and assist with in-house audits by the U.S. Trustee’s Office; and received training and participated in meetings with the EPIQ Systems company for bankruptcy programs.Also assisted with general legal matters such as personal injury, probate, and property issues.

Assisted in maintaining account payables, receivables and budget planning for four separate offices located in Ohio and Kentucky; managed rental properties, coordinated meetings and organized travel arrangements for head departments; assisted in advertisement for the firm; implemented and prepared contracts, marketing brochures and manuals; and originated multi-filing system for Marketing Department.

Designed and implemented computer generated forms for voter information and analysis for district voters; assisted in maintaining public relations for the campaign; and coordinated and assisted with special events, which included the planning of the “Business Round Table” with Vice President Dan Quayle, July, 1992.

Draft, recorded and maintained specification documents for the Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

Draft correspondence, insurance forms and data entry.

Draft correspondence, researched local history and artifacts for book editorials and events, and proof-read manuscripts.