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Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Trial attorney providing full spectrum of litigation services for large, industry-leading businesses; small businesses; and individuals. Provide counsel for plaintiffs and defendants, in civil and criminal litigation, including everything from pre-suit consultation to trial, and post-trial practice.

Zionsville, Indiana, United States

Served as lead counsel for industry-leading consumer data company in business litigation matters, including Fair Credit Reporting Act claims. Appeared in twenty-eight different federal courts across the country.Represented multistate property management corporation and individual tenants (on a pro bono basis) in landlord/tenant litigation in Indiana state court. Drafted pleadings; dispositive, administrative, and discovery motions; protective orders; reports for clients and court; settlement documents; formal correspondence among counsel; and other miscellaneous documents needed for litigation. Drafted and respond to written discovery. Communicated with opposing counsel and court regarding discovery disputes. Negotiated settlements and communicated about cases with opposing counsel. Communicated with clients to find facts and prepare for hearings and discovery. Drafted regular updates about settlement and case strategy to clients.Attended and prepared for Fed. R. Civ. P. (“Rule”) 26(f), Rule 16, Rule 37, and Rule 30(b)(6) conferences.Conducted research regarding local rules for each court and rules of practice for each district judge and magistrate judge. Conducted research regarding substantive law as needed.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Litigated landlord/tenant cases in small claims court. Decided litigation and negotiation strategy, presented exhibits and arguments in court, examined witnesses, represented clients in mediation, and negotiated settlement agreements.Drafted complaints and counterclaims, discovery requests, motions, and other documents such as demand letters, authorizations, and affidavits.Advised tenants in landlord/tenant disputes. Conducted client intake, corresponded directly with clients and witnesses to find facts, assess the merits of and decide whether to accept or reject cases, and corresponded directly with opposing parties and counsel to effectuate strategic choices.Drafted a will, legal and medical powers of attorney, a living will declaration, a funeral planning declaration, and a petition for expungement.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Collaborated with the firm’s executives on its strategic plan. Wrote portions of the plan, including an analysis of the firm’s performance, suggestions for improvement, and an assessment of the legal market.Wrote briefs and other documents for motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss, defending healthcare providers in medical malpractice actions.Researched and wrote memoranda regarding consumer deception, medical malpractice damages, public accessibility of post-mortem documents, securities registration, bank/credit union mergers, implied easements, tortious interference with business relationships, fraudulent drug prescriptions, and tenure.Helped develop case strategy by finding patterns in challenges to the testimony of certain experts and in jury verdicts in slip and fall actions in a particular county.

Litigated cases involving consumer and real estate law, including writing legal documents and strategizing at all stages of the lawsuit including pleading, discovery, trial, and post-trial.Argued in CMS administrative proceedings.Wrote briefs and motions for motions for summary judgment, to correct errors, to set aside judgment, for reconsideration, to compel discovery, to quash arbitration, to strike evidence, and to dismiss.Analyzed claims under RESPA, FDCPA, and TILA. Drafted discovery requests; analyzed discovery responses; litigated discovery disputes.Investigated cases by interviewing clients and witnesses.Created outlines for attorneys to use in hearings; formulated questions for direct and cross-examination.Performed various investigative work.

Ellettsville, Indiana Area

Taught the technical and musical knowledge required to be a brass player in a marching band.Motivated students to focus and to give full effort for three-hour rehearsals.

Ellettsville, Indiana Area

Mentored and taught twenty-six children as members of a competitive youth music group.Designed a performance routine consisting of ten instruments playing fifteen parts and choreography for fifteen members.Planned and directed rehearsals for the performance routine. Hired, trained, and managed a fifteen-person instructional staff.Solved logistical problems regarding transportation of the group and its equipment.Created, delivered, and oversaw timely communication amongst staff, parents, and students.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Set up, cleaned, and maintained the bar at an upscale Greek restaurant.Made drinks for bar customers and servers, continuously learning new recipes and keeping up with health and sanitation standards.Established rapport with the patrons of the bar.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Taught the technical, musical, and theoretical knowledge required to be a pianist. Constructed a curriculum, guided the student through their study, and motivated them to practice.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Provided advice, scheduled rehearsals, and learned music for collaborative performances. Worked as a part of a team and adapted quickly to new ideas.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Set up, cleaned, and maintained a large sports bar of approximately 350 patrons.Established rapport with and ensured safety of customers.Multitasked and operated quickly under busy conditions, continuously learning new recipes and keeping up with health and sanitation standards.Checked IDs of all patrons and maintained security of the bar by diffusing disputes and persuading problem customers to leave while ensuring their personal safety.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Performed as a member of a competitive music group in the activity's top league.Ensured that members submitted weekly assignments on time and timely responded to all communications, including requests for payments of fees.Served as a liaison between staff and members.Created rules and expectations for member conduct; created and implemented policies among the leadership of the group and among its members.Created schedules and assignments for members and remained in close communication with members to ensure timely compliance with and submission of the same.Dealt with, and solved problems regarding, individual schedule conflicts and individuals dropping out of the group.Set up a platform for, facilitated, initiated, and chaired communication among the group’s leadership.Oversaw and managed a section of seventeen brass players.Collaborated with others as part of a team to achieve competitive success and operate efficiently.Adapted to constantly changing circumstances performing on a nationwide tour.Operated under military-like regimentation during rehearsals, performances, and while preparing to mobilize the group during travel to various venues around the country.

Law

Activities and Societies: // Order of the Barristers // Chief Justice, Sherman Minton Advocacy Executive Board // Highest grade.

Bachelor Of Music, Piano Performance; Bachelor Of Music, Composition, 3.828

Activities and Societies: Founder's Scholar // Hutton Honors College // Highest GPA in Lambda Chi Alpha class (4.0) (2011-2012) // Piano.