• Ran a successful solo real estate and divorce law office with revenue increased 50-100% each year• Grew real estate business by building rapport and gaining referrals from local realtors • Successfully closed residential real estate transactions totaling more than $20M per year• Provided legal guidance on real estate purchasing, acquisition, selling and leasing activities• Reviewed lease and mortgage documents, deeds and trust documents• Addressed legal issues before closing property sales by assuaging concerns of the buyer or seller while ensuring the outcome suited the best interests of clients• Negotiated inspection issues discovered after attorney review of real estate contract and prior to closing• Wrote and reviewed real estate contracts, property settlement agreements, briefs, and appeals• Outstanding ability to adjust to the changing real estate market and reallocate attention and resources to significantly increase revenue each year• Represented clients in complex mediation and contested divorces to successfully negotiate settlement• Reviewed and assessed all assets and liabilities of client to develop worksheet for use in settlement and/or trial• Reviewed expenses and income of client and opposing client for use in settlement and/or trial

Adjunct Professor - teaching real estate law

• Established and developed matrimonial department handling divorce, mediation, and custody cases • Participated in development of work practices • Met with potential clients to provide counsel regarding needs and develop trust to establish a professional relationship • Successfully contracted with the majority of clients who received consultations on matrimonial matters • Responsible for client lists, client intake, and case management• Performed case assessment and strategic planning while keeping in constant communication with clients and documenting and categorizing all time spent working on the case• Provided legal advice for complex family law matters• Performed legal research, drafted legal documents, and prepared court filings• Conducted case management procedures, including discovery and depositions• Represented clients at real estate closings• Provided a superior level of client service benefiting the reputation of the practice