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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Provide excellent representation to clients in Family Law and Probate matters, primarily in the litigation context.

Greater Boston Area

General Practice firm based out of Boston.Assisted clients in a wide range of matters including divorces, restraining orders, child support modifications, appointment of guardians, contract disputes, personal injury, regulatory compliance, wrongful termination, housing and development disputes, and more.

Rockville, Md

At Rismiller Law Group, we provide exceptional legal representation with care and integrity. The firm specializes in the practice of Family Law, including divorce, adoption, estate planning, protective orders, and by acting as Best Interest Attorneys on behalf of children. We also represents clients in criminal defense cases.

Washington, D.C.

- Litigated 20 non-jury trials, in addition to several detention and motions hearings- Negotiated plea agreements, prepared witnesses for trial, and engaged with victims of crime- Balanced a caseload of over 150 matters from filing of charges to disposition - Wrote legal motions on issues including eyewitness identification, suppression, and evidence preservation

- Conducted legal research on diverse topics, including restorative justice practices, current civil rights issues, and statutes governing grand jury operations- Helped update a Disaster Preparedness Manual by interviewing government attorneys, adding additional information, and writing accounts of states' experiences

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Assisted pro se litigants filing complaints for custody or divorce, as well as motions to modify custody and child support orders- Informed pro se litigants of their legal options and obligations

Prince George'S County, Md

- Represented the State of Maryland in criminal drug and assault trials, including opening, closing, direct examination, cross examination, and entry of evidence- Prepared and ran criminal dockets in open court under attorney supervision- Issued subpoenas to compel evidence and contact witnesses in preparation for trial

Washington, D.C.

- Drafted legal motions on the behalf of the United States, including Oppositions to Motions to Suppress and Oppositions to Motions to Sever- Supported trial preparation, including discussing strategies and evaluating photographic evidence, and helped develop closing arguments- Researched legal issues, including sentencing and the constitutional validity and scope of searches

- Researched and compiled a comprehensive record of antitrust actions by federal government agencies

Washington, D.C.

- Drafted motions and settlements addressing public nuisance cases in D.C.- Drafted internal legal memoranda addressing such issues as visitation rights under a barring notice and the admissibility of evidence during preliminary hearings- Drafted sections of proposed noise regulation- Prepared police witnesses, drafted direct and cross examinations, and organized evidence for trial

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Activities and Societies: Federal Circuit Bar Journal, Mock Trial Board

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature & Political Science, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Varsity Track and Field, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Martial Arts, Fencing

Education record