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United States

Medical malpractice law

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Conducts thorough research of federal, state, and local statutory law, case law, and regulations in relation to land rights, business loss, property damage, transportation and road construction, environmental compliance, corporate structure, and government authority issues. Analyzes the engineering and operations of complex infrastructure projects in order to provide comprehensive risk assessments to reduce effect on stakeholders and preserve funding. Performs advanced title research to create a chain of title and draft a title opinion for State entities in the purchase of property for State project. Represents state agencies in state court for complex litigation related to eminent domain, property damages, and environmental law issues. Prepares for litigation by developing case strategy; witness preparation; drafting discovery requests and responses; conducting and defending depositions; drafting pre-trial motions oppositions; and evaluating evidence for veracity. Additionally, handled some Estate Planning, Succession, and DUI cases• Drafted the inaugural land acquisition policy for the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, including risk avoidance measures.• Drafted risk assessment recommendations for CPRA that resulted in the decision to modify the engineering, design, and operations of several CPRA infrastructure projects in order to reduce impacts of project to local stakeholders.• Successfully discovered a cloud on the title to a vast parcel of land thus avoiding litigation.• Obtained a favorable ruling in Motion For Directed Verdict for client resulting in the dismissal of a multi-million dollar claim alleged by Shell against the State.• Successfully negotiated settlements on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.• Successfully argued numerous pre-trial motions including compelling discovery, precluding evidence at trial, dismissing ancillary issues prior to trial, and excluding witness testimony.

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Thoroughly researched federal, state, and international statutory law, case law, and regulations regarding issues related to the Administrative Procedures Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Migratory Bird Conservation Act, Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, The Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. • Established a law library database of relevant issues to utilize reference material efficiently in drafting pleadings and legal research.• Conducted thorough client interviews to determine potential causes of action and defenses in preparation of federal litigation.• Analyzed trial and appellate court rulings to determine jurisdictional trends and disparities.• Drafted and filed permits on behalf of clients to pertinent federal agencies.• Drafted Complaints For Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in United State District Court For The District of Columbia.• Analyzed the federal register and code of federal regulations.• Consulted with legislators, congressmen, and Secretaries of various state and federal agencies to advocate for rights of clients.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Certificate of Environmental Law Edna S. Burkhalter Award for Outstanding Oral Ability Moot Court President of Environmental Law Society

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

University Honors and Departmental Honors Edgar E. Burks Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Leadership