Stephany D. Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, United States

Paralegal to multiple attorneys assisting in the defense of general liability and personal injury cases from inception to trial.

United States

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Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

I am the supporting Litigation Paralegal for multiple attorneys, specializing in Medical Mal Practice Defense & liability defense.My duties include, but are not limited to the following: - Work independently managing a full docket of assigned files - Order medical records via non-party records requests/subpoenas or any other means necessary in order to obtain all necessary records to move a case forward - Reviewing and organizing all medical records - Preparing medical chronologies from all medical records - Preparing legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, notices, subpoenas & any other legal memoranda necessary - Filing Court documents in State Courts - Conducting research- medical, scientific, technical, production information and factual investigations- Preparing discovery documents, interrogatories and responses- Liaising with experts and medical personnel- Communicating with clients & insurance carriers - Preparing for trial by complying with all trial deadlines, preparing witness and exhibit lists, assisting with witness preparation and coordinating appearances, preparing trial subpoenas, trial notebooks, and exhibit binders- Supporting and assisting attorneys in the courtroom during trial- Tracking and billing time

Tampa, Florida

- Communicated with clients about the status of their cases- Prepared legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, notices, subpoenas, and legal memoranda- Filed all court documents in State and Federal Courts- Conducted legal research- medical, scientific, technical, production information and factual investigations- Prepared discovery documents, interrogatories and responses- Liaised with experts and medical personnel- Communicated with insurance carriers and opposing counsel- Prepared medical chronologies and medical expense itemizations- Coordinated and prepared attorney for depositions, hearings, mediations, and other events/meetings- Prepared for trial by complying with all trial deadlines, preparing witness and exhibit lists, assisting with witness preparation and coordinating appearances, preparing trial subpoenas, trial notebooks, and exhibit binders- Supported and assisted my attorney in the courtroom during trial- Negotiating medical bills and outstanding liens- Preparing closing statements reflecting client’s settlement, costs, and expenses

Tampa, Florida

- Assisted attorney with all aspects of personal injury cases from inception through trial- Interviewed and screened potential clients- Communicated with clients about the status of their cases- Located and interviewed witnesses- Requested, organized and summarized medical records and bills- prepared detailed demand packages to send to insurance carriers- Prepared legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, notices, subpoenas, and legal memoranda- Filed all court documents in State and Federal Courts- Conducted legal research- medical, scientific, technical, production information and factual investigations- Prepared discovery documents, interrogatories and responses- Communicated with insurance carriers and opposing counsel- Prepared medical chronologies and medical expense itemizations- Coordinated and prepared attorney for depositions, hearings, mediations, and other events/meetings- Prepared for trial by complying with all trial deadlines, preparing witness and exhibit lists, assisting with witness preparation and coordinating appearances, preparing trial subpoenas, trial notebooks, and exhibit binders- Supported and assisted my attorney in the courtroom during trial- Negotiating medical bills and outstanding liens- Preparing closing statements reflecting client’s settlement, costs, and expenses- Handled and assisted with all aspects of the Deep Water Horizon (BP) Claims Appeals process, including gathering and filing the necessary Appeal documents on the Deep Water Horizon (BP) portal- Trained other employees on my team on all matters of office procedures, personal injury pre-litigation and litigation procedures

Tampa, Florida

- Assisted attorney with all aspects of personal injury cases both pre-suit and litigation- Prepared legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, notices, subpoenas, and legal memoranda- Filed all court documents in State and Federal CourtsPrepared discovery documents, interrogatories and responses- Liaised with experts and medical personnel-Communicated with insurance carriers and opposing counsel- Coordinated and prepared attorney for depositions, hearings, mediations, and other events/meetings- Prepared for trial by complying with all trial deadlines, preparing witness and exhibit lists, assisting with witness preparation and coordinating appearances, preparing trial subpoenas, trial notebooks, and exhibit binders- Negotiating medical bills and outstanding liens- Preparing closing statements reflecting client’s settlement, costs, and expenses- Responsible for daily and weekly meetings with the 6 other members of litigation team- Responsible for supervising and delegating duties for the 6 other members of litigation team

Tampa, Florida

-Assisted attorney with all aspects of personal injury cases from inception through trial- Interviewed and screened potential clients- Communicated with clients about the status of their cases- Requested, organized and summarized medical records and bills- Prepared legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, notices, subpoenas, and legal memoranda- Filed all court documents in State and Federal CourtsPrepared discovery documents, interrogatories and responses- Liaised with experts and medical personnel-Communicated with insurance carriers and opposing counsel- Coordinated and prepared attorney for depositions, hearings, mediations, and other events/meetings- Negotiating medical bills and outstanding liens- Preparing closing statements reflecting client’s settlement, costs, and expenses

Orlando, Florida

- Assisted attorney with all aspects of personal injury cases both pre-suit and litigation- Communicated with clients about the status of their cases- Requested, organized and summarized medical records and bills- Heavy scheduling of depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial dates- Prepared legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, notices, subpoenas, and legal memoranda- Filed all court documents in State and Federal CourtsPrepared discovery documents, interrogatories and responses- Liaised with experts and medical personnel-Communicated with insurance carriers and opposing counsel- Coordinated and prepared attorney for depositions, hearings, mediations, and other events/meetings- Negotiating medical bills and outstanding liens- Preparing closing statements reflecting client’s settlement, costs, and expenses

Bachelor Of Arts, Legal Studies

Activities and Societies: Lead Scholars, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity

Master’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: National Hispanic Honor Society, SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving)