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Experience
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Wolfenzon Rolle
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Jan 2016 - Present
Represent residential developers, prime contractors and architects in Nevada statutory construction defect litigation and pre-litigation procedural matters. Extensively analyze, research, draft pleadings initiating or responding to dispositive motions regarding equitable remedies, exculpatory provisions, contractual liability, and express indemnity and duty of defense obligations. Depose homeowners, construction experts and business representatives to establish or disprove liability. Represent insurance companies, corporations and individuals in defending against personal injury and premises liability actions, from inception of litigation until settlement or verdict.
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Liberty Mutual Insurance
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Attorney
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Sep 2010 - Jul 2014
Successfully tried three personal injury cases in Clark County, Nevada as lead counsel. Achieved favorable arbitration results in numerous personal injury cases, including defense verdicts for rear-end motor vehicle accidents and commercial and private property premises liability actions. Handled uninsured/under-insured motorist claims and third-party claims. Developed and implemented appropriate legal strategies to defend against personal injury litigation, including serving written discovery, deposing independent and named party witnesses, retaining qualified experts and filing evidence-based motions. Consistently kept contact with clients to ensure all inquiries resolved quickly and efficiently and proficiently argued motions on behalf of clients. Advised insurance adjusters regarding value of cases up to $250,000 and facilitated favorable results for clients.
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Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2010
Developed case strategies and implemented discovery. Researched complex case law and wrote memorandum, motions and pleadings relating to personal injuries stemming from product liability, motor vehicle accidents and construction defects. Deposed plaintiffs, treating physicians and causation experts to support of theories of liability. Developed case strategies and implemented discovery. Researched complex case law and wrote memorandum, motions and pleadings relating to personal injuries stemming from product liability, motor vehicle accidents and construction defects. Deposed plaintiffs, treating physicians and causation experts to support of theories of liability.
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Law Clerk
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2006 - 2008
Drafted initial contact letters to clients, researched case law on asbestos, product liability claims and drafted oppositions to motions for summary judgment and dismissal. Assisted attorneys with personal injury litigation by meeting with clients to obtain necessary background information, preparing discovery answers and responding to various motions. Assisted attorneys with preparing clients for depositions and trial testimony. Drafted initial contact letters to clients, researched case law on asbestos, product liability claims and drafted oppositions to motions for summary judgment and dismissal. Assisted attorneys with personal injury litigation by meeting with clients to obtain necessary background information, preparing discovery answers and responding to various motions. Assisted attorneys with preparing clients for depositions and trial testimony.
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Education
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Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
High School -
Northeastern University
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Loyola University New Orleans College of Law