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Summary
I am a diligent and dynamic attorney with an extensive history of successful negotiations; case representation; developing policies and procedures; and minimizing client risk. Proven ability to quickly determine and implement multifaceted case strategies; exceptional legal writing and editing skills; resolve bottom line complex issues; and maintain high-level relationships and collaboration with clients, co-workers, and peers. Well versed in trial preparation, research, and drafting legal documents. Tackles cases with tenacity and analytical mindset.
My key skills include Legal Risk Management, Contract Review/Drafting, Corporate Entity Documents, Labor and Employment Law, Legal research and writing, Regulatory Compliance, Conflict Analysis & Resolution, Records Management, Workflow Management, Staff Training, Communication Skills and Team Leadership
My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.
Projects
Experience
Attorney
Utilize acute advance knowledge of law and analytical skills to spearhead discovery phase of litigation by determining strategies for depositions, production of documents, and issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.
· Rendered a keen eye for details to conduct extensive pre-discovery fact investigation, exhibits management, and document review of construction defect and commercial litigation cases.
· Performed key research on case law and authorities regarding condominium conversions in complex construction defect and unfair business practices cases; argued pre-trial motions in civil cases in court.
· Conducted depositions in breach of contract and commercial lease cases. Prepared pleadings, pre-trial motions, and ex-parte applications with supporting memoranda in commercial litigation cases.
· Advised and counselled businesses and individuals in employment related litigation, administrative hearings and mediation. Provide pre-suit, civil litigation representation, and criminal defense
· Represented clients in various legal proceedings, and assisted them through trial including daily courtroom appearances and mediation or trial preparation.
· Authored settlement agreements, conduct and defend depositions and examinations under oath, write and argue motions, draft personal complaints, analyze strengths and weaknesses of the firm’s cases with the other attorneys.
Associate
Offered analytical support to senior counsel in preparing cases, actively engaged in the research work constructive interactions with clients and counselling them on their legal issues, also drafted plaints and written arguments.
· Credited and tasked to resolve numerous adverse bankruptcy proceedings premised on fraud, preferential transfers and breach of contract claims.
· Prosecuted, defended and mediated mortgage foreclosure actions for banks and individuals; provided legal advice to clients, and represented clients at all court hearings.
· Researched and investigated all aspects of client cases: analysed case documents and evidence, developed case strategy, conducted legal research and writing, interviewed clients and witnesses.
· Represented clients at trials by: anticipating prosecution's arguments, developing a plan to address unfavourable evidence, and presenting the defence’s theme of the case through relevant testimony and evidence.
· Collaborated with other firm members to brainstorm and develop case strategy in complex cases, also prepared presentations for opening and closing arguments.
