Nikoletta Mendrinos, Esq.
Associate Attorney / Of Counsel at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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New York State Bar
State of New York, Supreme CourtApr, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
District of Columbia
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United States District Court for the District of Maryland
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Maryland Bar
-Dec, 2012- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Murphy, Falcon & Murphy
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Attorney / Of Counsel
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Sep 2012 - Present
Legal Role Manages and drives cases, as a first chair and as a support associate, in many of the firm’s high profile and complex cases. The case load involves matters which include civil rights violations, personal injury, motor torts, derivative actions, and contract claims, among others. Responsible for all matters in assigned cases, including drafting, responding to, and compelling discovery; procuring and handling experts; researching, drafting, and arguing motions; building cases and otherwise preparing them for trial and mediation. Assists the Managing Partner with administrative matters, allocation of client funds and fees in the firm’s complex class and mass actions, researching claims in complex cases, and drafting complaints and memoranda. Has taken and defended hundreds of depositions, including experts and corporate designees. Has tried multiple cases as a first chair and as a second or third chair. Administrative Role With the firm’s Case Flow Manager, rebuilt the workflow in Salesforce for cases and process systems for the firm to gain compliance for case overview and management; developed the mechanism for the workflow and financial information; trained the staff and attorneys on the new platform. Reviewed and edited some of the firm’s internal agreements with employees and policies and procedures. Was the point person with the EXPLOR program at University of Baltimore School of Law and the interns that it placed; was the administrative supervisor for interns and clerks. Screened and preliminarily interviewed associate attorney applicants; interviewed and hired clerks, providing recommendations to Managing Partner regarding final candidates. Spearheaded efforts, drafted portions, managed the team, and compiled the firm’s first employee policies and procedure manual. Assisted the Managing Partner with managing and driving cases and ensuring matters are filed within statute of limitations and balancing the workload of attorneys and paralegals. Show less
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Judicial Intern
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Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Outlined post-conviction relief petitions, summarized cases in preparation for hearings and trials. Assisted Judicial Law Clerk with duties. Outlined post-conviction relief petitions, summarized cases in preparation for hearings and trials. Assisted Judicial Law Clerk with duties.
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Law Clerk
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May 2010 - May 2012
Responded to Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Requests for Admissions. Summarized depositions and expert testimony in letter form. Researched and drafted Motions for Summary Judgment, Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, and Motions to Compel Medicare information. Researched statue of repose and drafted appellate brief. Reviewed cases, outlined defense scenarios, and drafted letters to opposing counsel. Contacted witnesses, outlined testimony, and compiled witness lists. Reviewed and summarized expert testimony in preparation for cross examination at trial. Show less
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Judicial Intern
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Aug 2009 - Nov 2009
Outlined post-conviction relief petitions and drafted opinions. Outlined post-conviction relief petitions and drafted opinions.
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Judicial Intern
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Researched and wrote memorandum on the legislative history of grand juries for judge to present to the Maryland Senate, successfully leading to an amendment of the statute. Researched sentence modification of an ABA plea bargain by a review panel and wrote memorandum discussing the law on the issue. Researched, outlined, and assisted with post-convictions and corum nobi. Researched and wrote memorandum on the legislative history of grand juries for judge to present to the Maryland Senate, successfully leading to an amendment of the statute. Researched sentence modification of an ABA plea bargain by a review panel and wrote memorandum discussing the law on the issue. Researched, outlined, and assisted with post-convictions and corum nobi.
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Starbucks Coffee Company
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United Kingdom
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Store Manager
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Nov 2005 - Aug 2009
Oversaw and directed the opening of a new store in a remote market. Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, and coached a team of partners. Assessed potential shift supervisors from the staff; interviewed, promoted, and trained the highest performers. Audited cash handling and safety requirements for the store. Developed and managed a par system for store inventory; trained supervisors and assistant manager on the system. Determined target market of customers and established a customer base. Participated and competed in company-wide marketing programs. Executed company retail operations. Wrote weekly schedules for a team of twenty partners. Assessed monthly profits and losses for store and implemented plans to maximize profits and reduce costs. Achieved financial goals for the store. Show less
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Bellagio
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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May 2003 - May 2004
Coordinated a full range of services for high profile clientele. Organized, monitored, and tracked guest expenditures to prevent financial disputes. Facilitated operational fluidity. Mediated between customers, hosts, and staff. Coordinated a full range of services for high profile clientele. Organized, monitored, and tracked guest expenditures to prevent financial disputes. Facilitated operational fluidity. Mediated between customers, hosts, and staff.
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Coca-Cola Enterprises
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Oct 1999 - Oct 2001
Researched, identified, and generated new corporate accounts. Maintained and expanded an active account base. Maximized account profitability. Negotiated pricing contracts with customers. Executed company promotions. Researched, identified, and generated new corporate accounts. Maintained and expanded an active account base. Maximized account profitability. Negotiated pricing contracts with customers. Executed company promotions.
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Front Desk Associate; Call Center Specialist; Pool Supervisor
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May 1998 - Jan 2001
Managed and resolved customer complaints. Sold rooms and packages. Trained, supervised, and managed staff. Managed and resolved customer complaints. Sold rooms and packages. Trained, supervised, and managed staff.
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Education
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2009 - 2012
University of Baltimore School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law -
1994 - 1998
UNLV
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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