Choice school at Jersey City Center of Hudson County Schools of Technology

Planning Board Attorney for the County of Hudson. 2003-2005 Law Firm Associate Special Counsel for Cities of Plainfield and Perth Amboy and Union County.Provided labor, employment and general municipal legal advice.Handled election law complaints and filingsPerformed complex land use work for a variety of corporate and governmental clients, including NJ Meadowlands Commission.2002-2003 General Counsel - HC Container Company; Directed legal affairs for the largest privately held solid waste company in NJ.Assisted management of this rapidly expanding company. Provided advice on regulatory issues, municipal bidding and railroad contracting.Oversaw preparation of environmental permit applications.

Providing legal advice to government entities

Supervised personnel operations for 2,500 employees. Provided direction on overall County government operations. Supervised public relations and lobbying efforts along with communications among elected officials (Mayors, Freeholders, State and Federal Legislators).Oversaw campaign finance compliance and reporting.

Day to day responsibility to oversee all County government operations

Responsible for $35 million budget of solid waste, transportation and economic development projects.Managed complex financial and real estate transactions, including a $97 Million bond issue.Oversaw partial redevelopment of 150 acre brownfield project Produced a strong record of integrity and open, flexible management. Proven results in cost reduction, expanded services and improved morale.

Oversaw entire portfolio of Insurance Programs for County of Hudson

Administered $30 million County insurance program. Responsible for procurement of entire employee benefit program, including health, dental, prescription, deferred compensation and life insurance.Managed self-insurance programs in workers compensation, automobile and general liabilityLitigated numerous election matters

Board member overseeing operation of community Health Clinic

In-house attorney for distinguished architectural firm.Negotiated and drafted closing documents for merger of three architectural firms.Supervised litigation by outside counsel.Managed procurement of insurance coverages.Provided legal counsel on personnel and affirmative action matters.

Coordinated financial and contractual aspects of real estate development projects. Litigated negligence, contract, civil rights and civil service personnel matters. Acted as Municipal Prosecutor and Public Defender. Represented applicants before planning boards, soil conservation districts, and boards of construction appeals.Handled commercial and residential real estate closings in New York and New Jersey.Represented clients in large-scale federal criminal matters.

Prosecuted numerous cases to successful jury verdicts.Responsible for case management from initial complaint and arraignment through motions to final disposition and sentencing.Employed as an intern and trial court investigator prior to admission to the Bar.