Experience

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  Cordell & Cordell

  • Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

  • Litigation Attorney

    • Jun 2020 - Present
    • Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

    Represents clients in various stages of matrimonial and family law litigation. Research and draft complaints, answers, pretrial and post trial motions, memorandums of law, discovery demands and responses, and subpoenas. Lead attorney on multiple bench trials (virtual and in-person) in divorce, custody, and support matters. Lead attorney in depositions (virtual and in-person) and witness preparation in matrimonial matters. Manage client relationships, including explaining legal rights and identifying goals.

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  Philippone Law Office

  • Rochester, New York Area

  • Associate Attorney

    • Aug 2015 - Jun 2020
    • Rochester, New York Area

    Practice includes matrimonial, real estate, trusts and estates, criminal litigation and civillitigation. Research and draft briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda, and discovery requests and responses. Argued multiple appellate cases before the Fourth Judicial Department, State of New York. Lead attorney in criminal jury trial involving driving while intoxicated charges. Second-chaired civil jury trial involving personal injury claim and criminal jury trial involving driving while intoxicated charges. Assist with depositions and witness preparation in breach of contract, matrimonial and personal injury matters. Coordinate and analyze document productions and interrogatory and subpoena responses. Manage client relationships, including explaining legal rights and identifying goals. Advise and mentor college and high school students in Rochester Teen Court sessions.

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  Morrow, Gordon & Byrd, Ltd.

  • Newark, Ohio

  • Associate Attorney

    • Apr 2013 - Jul 2015
    • Newark, Ohio

    Represents clients in wide variety of litigation matters including domestic, criminal, landlord-tenant, personal injury, and breach of contract. Draft deeds, contracts, briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, and discovery requests and responses. Research and draft memoranda and pleadings for civil and criminal litigation. Manage client relationships, including explaining legal rights and identifying goals. Pro bono work on behalf of indigent clients in criminal, landlord-tenant, and domestic matters.

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  Florida Coastal School of Law Disability and Benefits Clinic

  • Jacksonville, Florida Area

  • Student Clinician

    • Jan 2012 - May 2012
    • Jacksonville, Florida Area

    Represented indigent clients from initial client meeting through final hearing in Medicaid, Medicare, Guardianships, and public benefit matters. Prepared witnesses and presented cases before administrative law tribunals. Reviewed and drafted letters and legal documents. Engaged in extensive factual investigations and discovery. Collaborated with clinical professor and other student clinicians on client legal matters.

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  Licking County Prosecutor's Office

  • Newark, Ohio

  • Summer Law Clerk

    • May 2011 - Aug 2011
    • Newark, Ohio

    Prepared and engaged in extensive criminal investigations and discovery. Prepared witness kits and assisted with witness interviews in criminal and civil investigations. Analyzed and presented extensive legal research to prosecutors in both criminal and civil divisions. Attended criminal hearings and jury trials.

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  Licking County Domestic Relations Court

  • Newark, Ohio

  • Judicial Law Clerk

    • May 2010 - Aug 2010
    • Newark, Ohio

    Assisted judges and magistrates in all aspects of domestic practice, including reviewing trial records and researching, preparing memoranda, attending all types of domestic hearings, editing and evaluating the legal analysis in drafts of written opinions and orders.

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  Moochie & Co

  • Worthington, Ohio

  • Assistant Merchandise Manager

    • Sep 2006 - Aug 2009
    • Worthington, Ohio

    Helped coordinate in the development of new stores. Monitored the incoming and outgoing of product and inventory. Compiled customer relations data to report to supervisor. Corroborating with colleagues to ensure optimal customer service.

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  Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Summer Intern

    • Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    Synthesized legal research and expert witness interviews to develop legal framework to guide attorneys in preparation for civil litigation. Systematized clients records and documented them into a computerized records system. Supervised the catering for meetings and conferences with the firm's clients.