Experience

Hahn & Hessen LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Counsel

  • Jan 2001 - Present

  Oversee all phases of civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels including case evaluation, consultation, litigation strategies, written discovery, conducting depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal. Manage and organize all aspects of discovery and e-discovery, including voluminous document review projects, vendor selection, and management.First and second chair trial experience in state and federal court.Counsel clients, including senior management, on issues involving secured lending, contracts, foreclosures and bankruptcy-related claims. Negotiate and draft documents in connection with the settlement of litigation including forebearance agreements, settlement agreements, guaranties, notes, subordination agreements and sale contracts.Train, mentor and provide oversight for junior attorneys, paralegals and staff on issues relating to civil and bankruptcy related litigation.Manage local counsel in various states including selecting local counsel, participating in the development of litigation strategies, reviewing and approving documents, controlling costs, making discovery and settlement decisions, negotiating legal fee reductions and reviewing professional invoices for accuracy.

• Associate

  • Sep 1989 - Dec 2000