James Beckwith
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Mplace
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney
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Oct 2021 - Present
Worked on various litigation projects as an independent contractor for different law firms. Such cases involved pharmaceutical cases, mass torts, mergers and acquisitions, contract reviews, and the ongoing opioid crisis. Performed document review in the capacity of 1st level and QC/2nd level coding, redactions, coding for special projects, privilege coding, and assisting counsel prepare for depositions and further litigation. Worked on various litigation projects as an independent contractor for different law firms. Such cases involved pharmaceutical cases, mass torts, mergers and acquisitions, contract reviews, and the ongoing opioid crisis. Performed document review in the capacity of 1st level and QC/2nd level coding, redactions, coding for special projects, privilege coding, and assisting counsel prepare for depositions and further litigation.
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State Attorney's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit
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Tampa, Florida, United States
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Assistant State Attorney
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
Represented the State of Florida in criminal misdemeanor and felony cases as prescribed by law and at the pleasure and direction of the elected State Attorney. Prepared indictments, information's and petitions. Prepared cases for prosecution including discovery and depositions. Developed trial strategy, conducted plea negotiations, and performed research. Interacted with victims, police, and witnesses to make critical decisions. Attended all court hearings. Argued motions, met with judges and court personnel, and conducted trials in court individually and as a team. Show less
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Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Attorney
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Apr 2021 - Oct 2021
Full-service general litigation experience with a focus on contract law and personal injury representing insurance companies; mainly, first-party property, slip/trip and falls, along with some contract disputes, automobile accidents, and workers comp claims. Full-service general litigation experience with a focus on contract law and personal injury representing insurance companies; mainly, first-party property, slip/trip and falls, along with some contract disputes, automobile accidents, and workers comp claims.
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Dauntless Discovery
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United States
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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eDiscovery Analyst
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Jun 2020 - Mar 2021
Data breach eDiscovery analysis experience including analysis, review, and coding of eDiscovery material on various projects to prepare clients for trial; specifically provide review detecting personally identifiable information and identity theft monitoring. Organized large scale document review in Relativity, including the ability to create complex searches and filters. Received training in data breach analytics including malware, ransomware, fraudulent and bad actors, phishing (spearfishing, whaling), data mining, and reporting to FTC. Show less
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Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Clerk
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Mar 2019 - May 2020
Insurance defense general litigation experience. Advised and assisted Associates and Partners in practice areas including medical malpractice, PIP, premise liability, vehicle negligence, first-party property, and trucking accident defense claims. Insurance defense general litigation experience. Advised and assisted Associates and Partners in practice areas including medical malpractice, PIP, premise liability, vehicle negligence, first-party property, and trucking accident defense claims.
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Consilio LLC
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United States
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Legal Services
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700 & Above Employee
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eDiscovery Analyst
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Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
Analyzed, reviewed, and coded eDiscovery material on various projects to prepare clients for trial, specifically provided analysis for top financial institutions by engaging in comprehensive breakdowns of taxes, financial information, and other business services provided by clients. Organized large scale document review in Relativity, including the ability to create complex searches and filters. Analyzed, reviewed, and coded eDiscovery material on various projects to prepare clients for trial, specifically provided analysis for top financial institutions by engaging in comprehensive breakdowns of taxes, financial information, and other business services provided by clients. Organized large scale document review in Relativity, including the ability to create complex searches and filters.
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Innocence Project
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United States
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Volunteer
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
Criminal defense law experience by engaging in full evaluation and complete stage 2 review process; recommended and advised supervising attorney regarding acceptance or denial for further investigation of case files claims of active innocence. Criminal defense law experience by engaging in full evaluation and complete stage 2 review process; recommended and advised supervising attorney regarding acceptance or denial for further investigation of case files claims of active innocence.
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Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
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Philadelphia, PA
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Certified Legal Intern
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Criminal law and litigation experience within the charging department of the District Attorney of Philadelphia. Practice and research of crime investigative guidelines and procedural steps when a defendant is arrested. Reviewed warrants, affidavits, sight arrests of misdemeanors, and felonies. Made recommendations, and grading verifications. Analyzed and evaluated identification issues related to charging decisions line-ups, photo arrays. Conducted arraignment court hearings and advocated on behalf of the Commonwealth under the supervision of Associate District Attorney. Show less
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U.S. Air Force JAG Corps
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Certified Legal Extern
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May 2017 - Jul 2017
Military criminal appellate law experience for the USAF JAG Corps appellate prosecution division with a focus on research and writing as well as appellate advocacy. Performed legal research, drafted appellate briefs, and other pleadings under the supervision of appellate counsel. Researched military law including civil, criminal, and administrative rules. Participated in bi-weekly conference meetings, participated in oral argument preparation sessions, and attended oral arguments (did not participate) at the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals and US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Show less
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U.S. Air National Guard JAG Corps
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Carolina, PR
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Student Volunteer
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Performed in regular office practice, organization, and audit preparation; Gained experience in traditional JAG Corps practice areas such as military justice including criminal prosecution and defense; legal assistance; and command services by advising military commanders and their staffs, under the supervision of TJAG. Performed in regular office practice, organization, and audit preparation; Gained experience in traditional JAG Corps practice areas such as military justice including criminal prosecution and defense; legal assistance; and command services by advising military commanders and their staffs, under the supervision of TJAG.
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Education
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Stetson University College of Law
Master of Laws - LLM, Excellence in Advocacy -
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Law
Juris Doctor, Litigation -
University of Oxford
Study Abroad Associated with Stetson University College of Law, Litigation -
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
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Truman Bodden Law School - Cayman Islands
International Law, and Tax Law -
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus
Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business and Finance -
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon
Post-Bachelors Certification, Marketing; Production of Special Events -
State University of New York at Albany
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Political Science -
Hong Kong Baptist University
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Stetson University College of Law
Master of Laws - LLM, Trial Advocacy