Experience

Samuel Johnson and Associates

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Attorney

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  I hold concurrent responsibility as Firm Owner and Senior Litigation Attorney. I skillfully direct all aspects of the firm and its employees while providing high-level legal counsel. ♦ I lead counsel or sole counsel for plaintiff and defense litigation in both state and federal court.♦ I regularly interview witnesses, propound and respond to interrogatories, request productions and admissions, defend depositions, brief interlocutory motions, file requested findings and conclusions in non-jury cases, and prepare and argue requested instructions in jury trial. ♦ I identify competent and persuasive experts in the required fields. ♦ I recruit and train all firm employees to exceed firm standards. ♦ I establish a productive law firm and all aspects related to its successful operation including sales tactics, marketing strategies, business procedures, and legal practice. ♦ I bolster firm’s achievement by proactively controlling costs and meeting revenue objectives.♦ I effectively meet deadlines for pretrial procedures, trials, and appellate briefings by collaborating with attorneys and support staff. ♦ I cultivate consistent accomplishment by developing complex and strategic plans.



Fulton County Sheriff's Office (GA)

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lieutenant Colonel

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  I held multiple responsibilities as a top-performing Deputy Sherriff for the county. ♦ I issued arrest warrants, civil documents, and temporary protective orders.♦ I dutifully appeared and testified in court for hearings and trials.♦ I completed effective searches and seizures of evidence for criminal prosecutions. ♦ I efficiently performed as a member of the motorcycle and tactical units.♦ I repeatedly performed as the most productive officer with the largest number of arrests, highest conviction rate, and the most cases.



Allstate

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Trial Attorney

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  In-House Counsel / Insurance Defense Attorney In-House Counsel / Insurance Defense Attorney



Slepian, Schwartz, & Landgaard

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Litigation Attorney

  • May 2017 - Jun 2018

  I hold concurrent responsibility as Senior Litigation Attorney. I skillfully direct all aspects of the litigation department of the firm and support staff while providing high-level legal counsel. ♦ I lead counsel or sole counsel for plaintiff and defense litigation in both state and federal court.♦ I regularly interview witnesses, propound and respond to interrogatories, request productions and admissions, defend depositions, brief interlocutory motions, file requested findings and conclusions in non-jury cases, and prepare and argue requested instructions in jury trial. ♦ I identify competent and persuasive experts in the required fields.♦ I bolster firm’s achievement by proactively controlling costs and meeting revenue objectives.♦ I effectively meet deadlines for pretrial procedures, trials, and appellate briefings by collaborating with attorneys and support staff. ♦ I cultivate consistent accomplishment by developing complex and strategic plans.



The Law Office of Saeed Mahallati, LLC

• Owner/Senior Attorney

  • Nov 2010 - May 2017

  I hold concurrent responsibility as Firm Owner and Senior Attorney. I skillfully direct all aspects of the firm and its employees while providing high-level legal counsel. ♦ I lead counsel or sole counsel for plaintiff and defense litigation in both state and federal court.♦ I regularly interview witnesses, propound and respond to interrogatories, request productions and admissions, defend depositions, brief interlocutory motions, file requested findings and conclusions in non-jury cases, and prepare and argue requested instructions in jury trial. ♦ I identify competent and persuasive experts in the required fields. ♦ I recruit and train all firm employees to exceed firm standards. ♦ I establish a productive law firm and all aspects related to its successful operation including sales tactics, marketing strategies, business procedures, and legal practice. ♦ I bolster firm’s achievement by proactively controlling costs and meeting revenue objectives.♦ I effectively meet deadlines for pretrial procedures, trials, and appellate briefings by collaborating with attorneys and support staff. ♦ I cultivate consistent accomplishment by developing complex and strategic plans.



Washtenaw County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Public Defender - Student Attorney

  • Sep 2009 - May 2010

  I directed all aspects of trials while interning for the county. ♦ I interviewed clients and formulated applicable strategies.♦ I analyzed police reports and prosecution reports with a high level of detail.♦ I professionally communicated with attorneys, prosecutors, and judges regarding criminal cases.♦ I tried felony criminal cases and represented indigent clients.♦ I successfully managed a large caseload with no assistance. I directed all aspects of trials while interning for the county. ♦ I interviewed clients and formulated applicable strategies.♦ I analyzed police reports and prosecution reports with a high level of detail.♦ I professionally communicated with attorneys, prosecutors, and judges regarding criminal cases.♦ I tried felony criminal cases and represented indigent clients.♦ I successfully managed a large caseload with no assistance.



Kennesaw State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Police Officer

  • Sep 2004 - Oct 2005

  I oversaw criminal cases from start to finish with a profundity of all aspects of the cases. ♦ I accurately interpreted and enforced criminal codes, case laws, and statutes.♦ I conducted field interviews of suspects, victims, and witnesses.♦ I carried out searches and seizures of evidence for criminal prosecutions.♦ I testified in court as a witness to criminal cases. I continually performed as the most productive officer with the highest level of arrests, highest conviction rate, and the greatest number of cases.



Cobb County Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Sheriff

  • Mar 2004 - Sep 2004

  I held high responsibility for overseeing inmates before their criminal prosecutions. ♦ I oversaw the well being of inmates awaiting criminal prosecutions.♦ I appeared in court for probable cause hearings and first appearances.♦ I routinely conducted searches and seizures of evidence for criminal prosecution. I held high responsibility for overseeing inmates before their criminal prosecutions. ♦ I oversaw the well being of inmates awaiting criminal prosecutions.♦ I appeared in court for probable cause hearings and first appearances.♦ I routinely conducted searches and seizures of evidence for criminal prosecution.