Robert Simmons Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Wills and Trusts, including NFA TrustsBankruptcy

• Reviewed and coded documents for major corporate contract litigation using Relativity software;
• Promoted to Quality Control team within first week of project.

Address legal issues for Board of Directors, including Intellectual Property licensing, contracts, and general liability.

• Collected and analyzed large datasets using Excel and Stata;
• Served as lead for addressing company-wide and individual technology issues;
• Created and implemented automated report generation tools;
• Assisted in developing high-performing attorney competency models.

• Litigating Children in Need of Services and Termination of Parental Rights cases in State Courts, representing the agency in such actions;
• Advise office personnel on compliance with privacy laws and regulations;
• Organize and manages caseload in preparation of hearings and/or litigation;
• Generate appropriate pleadings, motions and discovery, and responses;
• Draft appeals and appellee briefs, have successfully defended Termination of Parental Rights on Appeal;
• Draft legal briefs, motions, and discovery responses.

· Performed time-sensitive research on civil cases in wide ranging practice areas, including real estate, personal injury, and divorce.· Drafted legal briefs, motions, and discovery responses.

Data Analysis and formatting and entry with Excel

- Fall 2007 ­ Spring 2009· Provide assistance to students in using LexisNexis resources as well as independently monitoring and maintaining printing equipment· Develop promotional materials and programs.

- Spring 2008 ­ Spring 2009· Manage criminal case files primarily and facilitate civil work as needed.· Perform time-sensitive research on criminal cases.· Meet with potential and current clients under a supervising attorney to help assess client's legal needs.· Direct development of case theories under supervision of Lead Attorney.

· Performed research within very short timeframes to meet critical deadlines in a fast-moving environment.· Assisted Assistant State's Attorneys in managing heavy caseloads.· Gained trial experience by conducting several misdemeanor trials pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 7-11.

· Managed parts department for multi-line motorcycle dealership.· Developed skills in communication with clients, as well as project management.

· Gained first-hand experience in small business operations and familiarity with the common issues, needs and concerns of small business owners.; · Supervised 4-6 Public Safety Officers, and also handled administrative tasks such as payroll and scheduling. 22· Provided physical security of college campus, and later online check processing facility.·.

- 2005· Instructed students in strategies and methods for taking the ACT College entrance exam.

2005· Observed the day to day operation of a county level court.· Managed prospective jurors, both via correspondence and in person in the jury pool.

· Managed physical security for a regional communications facility overseas.· Assumed leadership roles and was placed in charge of 4-8 Marines, supervising and handling logistics for the Guard shift.· Developed time and project management skills, personal initiative, and leadership.

Juris Doctor, Law

Degree- Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science