Trial Lawyer

• Nov 2021 - Present

Associate Attorney

• Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

Associate attorney handling insurance defense for Personal Injury matters. Handled discovery, drafting and arguing motions, record reviews, depositions, site and vehicle inspections, etc. Associate attorney handling insurance defense for Personal Injury matters. Handled discovery, drafting and arguing motions, record reviews, depositions, site and vehicle inspections, etc.

Associate Attorney

• Oct 2017 - Sep 2021

Trial attorney handling California Lemon Law cases from pre-litigation to post-settlement. Handled own case load; Analyzed pre-litigation cases; Reviewed and prepared pleadings; Propounded and responded to all written discovery; Prepared and argued motions; Took and defended depositions of Plaintiffs, Persons Most Knowledgeable, Dealership Personnel, Automotive Experts, Certified Fraud Examiners; Participated in all Settlement negotiations; Attended inspections; Worked closely with retained experts; Prepared Trial Documents and Motions in Limine per local rules; Attended all court hearings; Conducted numerous jury trials as second chair in both State and Federal courts; Handled all stages of post-trial litigation, including drafting and arguing Motions for Attorneys Fees. Show less

Associate Attorney

• May 2017 - Oct 2017

Associate attorney representing landlords in unlawful detainer cases. Prepared defaults, writs of possession, writs of execution; Prepared applications for court judgments, requests for trial, requests for dismissal; Followed up with all statuses of cases; Drafted and prepared motions, including: MSJ’s, MTC’s, MIL’s, Motion to Deem RFA's Admitted; Prepared Complaints, Analyzed Answers, worked with pleadings such as drafting Opposition to Demurrers and Opposition to Consolidation of Cases; Conducted legal research; Drafted Proposed judgments, Stipulations, Cash for Keys Stipulation; Propounded discovery; Assisted with preparing exhibits and conducting depositions of Defendants; Appeared in court re ex parte and noticed motions; Assisted in trial preparation and assembly of trial documents; Shadowed in numerous court trials; Prepared Bankruptcy Relief from Stay Motions pertaining to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy filings. Show less

Paid Legal Intern

• Mar 2017 - May 2017

Legal intern assisting representation of landlords in unlawful detainer cases. Prepared defaults, writs of possession, writs of execution; Prepared applications for court judgments, requests for trial, requests for dismissal; Followed up with all statuses of cases; Reserved hearing dates; Drafted and prepared motions, including: MSJ’s and MIL’s; Prepared Complaints, Analyzed Answers, worked with pleadings such as drafting Oppositions to Demurrer, Opposition to Consolidation of Cases; Conducted legal research; Drafted Proposed judgments, Stipulations, Cash for Keys Stipulations; Propounded discovery to Defendants; Assisted with preparing exhibits and conducting depositions of Defendants; Assisted in trial preparation and assembly of trial documents; Shadowed in numerous court trials. Show less

Law Clerk

• Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

Propounded and responded to all written discovery; Reviewed, indexed and summarized discovery of parties; Contacted clients; Prepared for, attended and summarized depositions alongside handling attorney; Prepared pleadings; Prepared ex parte motions; Prepared MILs; Prepared Motions to Tax Costs and Oppositions to Plaintiff's Motion to Tax Costs; Retained experts for trial; Retained investigators for obtaining criminal records; Conducted legal research on numerous topics; Prepared debtors exams; Prepared settlement agreements; Prepared Applications for Good Faith Settlement; Prepared Initial Case Analyses and discovery plans; Prepared case budgets; Prepared injuries analyses; Analyzed medical records; Prepared case summaries and organized case files. Show less

Law Clerk; Hardcore Gang Division

• Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

Conducted legal research; Prepared discovery for murder books in numerous cases; Met with Investigating Officers and District Attorney Investigators on gang cases; Attended witness interviews; Assisted in murder trials from start to finish; Proofread and revised department memoranda; Bate-stamped and redacted discovery as needed; Turned over discovery to defense counsel in a timely manner; Attended crime scene walk-throughs; Reviewed and analyzed documents with officers at police stations. Conducted legal research; Prepared discovery for murder books in numerous cases; Met with Investigating Officers and District Attorney Investigators on gang cases; Attended witness interviews; Assisted in murder trials from start to finish; Proofread and revised department memoranda; Bate-stamped and redacted discovery as needed; Turned over discovery to defense counsel in a timely manner; Attended crime scene walk-throughs; Reviewed and analyzed documents with officers at police stations.

Research Assistant for Professor of Law, Ronald Aronovsky, J.D.

• May 2014 - Aug 2015

Performed legal research on recent civil litigation holdings by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; Drafted detailed briefs on the application of specific Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Performed legal research on recent civil litigation holdings by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; Drafted detailed briefs on the application of specific Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Shift Supervisor

• Feb 2008 - Jun 2013

Performed opening and closing tasks which included safe and Inventory Management System operation; Helped increase overall sales goals for store; Provided excellent customer service; Distributed tips to employees; Prepared deposits and change orders; Ensured proper deployment and management of employees; Awarded Partner of the Quarter for fiscal year 2012. Performed opening and closing tasks which included safe and Inventory Management System operation; Helped increase overall sales goals for store; Provided excellent customer service; Distributed tips to employees; Prepared deposits and change orders; Ensured proper deployment and management of employees; Awarded Partner of the Quarter for fiscal year 2012.

Bank Teller

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

Assisted customers with cash and till handling, mortgage payments, and credit card and automobile loan payments; Performed fraud and money laundering detection measures. Assisted customers with cash and till handling, mortgage payments, and credit card and automobile loan payments; Performed fraud and money laundering detection measures.

Reader/ Grader Assistant for Social Science Professor, Joanne Christopherson, Ph.D.

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

Graded student papers; Provided feedback on research-based writing; Advised students on writing style; Conducted office hours to supply students with personal help.

Research Assistant for Professor of Undergraduate Legal Studies, Pamela Kelley, Esq.

• 2011 - 2012

Conducted research; Helped update curriculum for Law in the 21st Century course; Specifically designed class materials under Professor’s instruction; Updated class notes; Supervised classroom participation; Provided feedback on class setting.