Gavin Wardzala
Attorney at Kasdorf Lewis & Swietlik- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Lexis Advance Practice Ready Certification
LexisNexisMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Lexis Advance Proficiency Certification
LexisNexisOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kasdorf Lewis & Swietlik
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney
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Aug 2021 - Feb 2023
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Gruber Law Offices, LLC
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Law Clerk
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Negotiated with subrogating parties in order to achieve acceptable settlement for clients. Researched topics such as enforceability of arbitration clauses in community-based residential facility agreements, validity of lease assignment of snow removal responsibilities to tenant, and enforceability of anti-stacking provisions. Examined and excerpted medical records to highlight particularly beneficial and detrimental portions. Created connections with attorneys and coworkers while working remotely throughout position. Show less
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Student Legal Service
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
Researched topics including Covid-19 as “act of God”, emotional support animals on airplanes, and the role of mental illness on the capacity to contract. Drafted subpoenas, affidavits, powers of attorney, and other legal documents. Assisted with client intakes and file opening and closing. Researched topics including Covid-19 as “act of God”, emotional support animals on airplanes, and the role of mental illness on the capacity to contract. Drafted subpoenas, affidavits, powers of attorney, and other legal documents. Assisted with client intakes and file opening and closing.
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University of Minnesota Law School
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Certified Student Attorney, Robins Kaplan Civil Practice Clinic
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
Managed two marriage dissolution cases and one unemployment insurance appeal from start to finish. Conducted initial client interviews, served as clients’ point of contact, drafted pleadings and other court filings, attended various court proceedings, and coordinated service of process. Managed two marriage dissolution cases and one unemployment insurance appeal from start to finish. Conducted initial client interviews, served as clients’ point of contact, drafted pleadings and other court filings, attended various court proceedings, and coordinated service of process.
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Wilson Elser
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Law Clerk
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Researched topics such as liability waivers for electric scooter rentals, potential limits on child testimony, and interpretations of Wisconsin pleading standards. Drafted documents including FOIA requests, notices of deposition, and medical chronologies. Reviewed and summarized depositions. Investigated credibility of expert and lay witnesses. Worked with Relativity in preparation for upcoming document production. Shadowed attorneys at litigation events including oral arguments and mediations. Researched topics such as liability waivers for electric scooter rentals, potential limits on child testimony, and interpretations of Wisconsin pleading standards. Drafted documents including FOIA requests, notices of deposition, and medical chronologies. Reviewed and summarized depositions. Investigated credibility of expert and lay witnesses. Worked with Relativity in preparation for upcoming document production. Shadowed attorneys at litigation events including oral arguments and mediations.
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HOME Line
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Advised individuals via phone and email on landlord-tenant issues including lock-outs, repairs, security deposit disputes, evictions, and lease terminations. Kept organized record of clients’ legal issues and advice provided. Advised individuals via phone and email on landlord-tenant issues including lock-outs, repairs, security deposit disputes, evictions, and lease terminations. Kept organized record of clients’ legal issues and advice provided.
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Sippel Law, LLC
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Waterford, Wisconsin
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Intern
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
Researched validity of shared well agreements and drafted demand letter regarding same. Served as a witness at signings of wills and powers of attorney. Shadowed negotiations with adverse parties and meetings with clients. Assisted in creating and transitioning to a paperless filing system. Researched validity of shared well agreements and drafted demand letter regarding same. Served as a witness at signings of wills and powers of attorney. Shadowed negotiations with adverse parties and meetings with clients. Assisted in creating and transitioning to a paperless filing system.
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Education
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University of Minnesota Law School
J.D., Graduate -
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Pre-Law