Experience

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  The Mortgage Law Firm

  • Arizona Managing Attorney
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  The Mortgage Law Firm, P.C.

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Arizona Managing Attorney

    • Feb 2013 - Present
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Represent financial institutions in state, federal and bankruptcy court. Senior attorney for Arizona matters. Implement the opening of the Arizona office for this multi-state law firm. Recruit, manage and train new attorneys and paralegals. Supervise caseload of junior attorneys and all aspects...

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  Bryan Cave

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Contract Attorney

    • Oct 2012 - Feb 2013
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Represent financial institutions in state, federal and bankruptcy court.

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  Pite Duncan, L.L.P.

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Associate Attorney

    • Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Implemented the opening of the Arizona office of this multi-state law firm. Recruited, managed and trained new attorneys and paralegals. Supervised case load of junior attorneys and all aspects of running the Arizona office. Communicated with law partners regarding critical management and legal...

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  Arizona Attorney General's Office

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Assistant Attorney General

    • Oct 2005 - Nov 2009
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Represented the State in bankruptcy court. Main focus was chapter 11 corporate filings, but also worked on chapters 7 and 13. In bankruptcy representation, prepared motions for relief, objections to plans and advocated at bankruptcy court hearings. Worked independently on own cases and with tea...

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  Poli & Ball, P.L.C

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Associate Attorney

    • Apr 2002 - May 2005
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Specialized in civil litigation with emphasis on commercial, collections, creditor’s rights and bankruptcy. Conducted all phases of litigation including initiation of lawsuit, discovery, motions, mediation, arbitration and trial. In bankruptcy representation, prepared motions for relief, object...

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  Golston, Keister & Steen, P.C.

  • Phoenix, Arizona Area

  • Associate Attorney

    • Nov 2000 - Mar 2002
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area

    Specialized in civil litigation with emphasis on commercial, construction, collections, employment, personal injury and domestic relations. Conducted all phases of litigation including initiation of lawsuit, discovery, motions, mediation, arbitration and trial. Worked independently on own cases ...

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  California State Student Association (CSSA)

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Director of Legislative Affairs

    • May 1994 - Jan 1996
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Represented the interests of CSSA in the legislature. Prepared proposed legislation and amendments. Presented testimony at legislative hearings. Prepared CSSA Board of Directors (Directors) to testify at hearings. Tracked bills through the legislative process and updated the Board. Prepared l...