Stefanie Shmil
Associate Attorney at Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed to Practice Law in the Eastern District of New York
Eastern District of New YorkFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Licensed to Practice Law in the Southern District of New York
United States District Court, Southern District of New YorkFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Licensed to Practice Law in New York State
New York State Unified Court SystemMar, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
3:03 Certification
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial CourtJun, 2016- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
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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
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Jan 2021 - Present
· Represent employees in discrimination, whistleblower and wage-related matters. · Second chaired trial in Queens Supreme State Court resulting in liability for defendant. · Drafted an Appellate Brief for the 2d Circuit. · Draft oppositions to motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss.· Draft orders to show cause requesting injunctive relief.· Take and defend depositions.· Draft and review settlement and severance agreements.· Negotiate severance agreements.· Research and draft mediation memoranda.· Attend private and court-ordered mediations.· Represent clients in Unemployment Insurance appeals.· Prepare and exchange discovery.· Draft deficiency letters.· Research various legal issues.· Conduct intakes.· Manage caseload and advise clients.
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Bronx County District Attorney Office
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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500 - 600 Employee
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Assistant District Attorney
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2021
· Prosecuted misdemeanor and violent felony cases, including robberies, kidnappings, home invasions, firearms, hate crimes, assaults and burglaries· Conducted suppression hearings for felonies· Conducted Preliminary Hearings· Second-chaired a felony trial resulting in conviction· Argued a Writ of Habeas Corpus during the COVID-19 pandemic· Drafted and swore out various search warrants including search warrants for cell phones, homes, vehicles, blood and social media accounts· Conducted investigations· Presented and indicted over 50 cases in the grand jury· Argued motions for protective orders· Prepared victims and police officers for trial· Researched case law and responded to various motions· Negotiated pleas· Managed caseload
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Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Prosecutor, SJC Rule 3:03 Certified
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Jun 2016 - May 2017
· Represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a variety of criminal cases· Conduct jury and bench trials · Argue and oppose Motions to Suppress and Motions to Dismiss· Second seat a 58A Dangerousness Hearing· Arraign cases, argue Motions to Revoke and bail hearings· Conduct plea hearings· Researched and drafted an opposition to a Motion to Suppress· Draft Rule 17 Motions and request discovery documents· Research criminal legal issues· Manage caseload · Represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a variety of criminal cases· Conduct jury and bench trials · Argue and oppose Motions to Suppress and Motions to Dismiss· Second seat a 58A Dangerousness Hearing· Arraign cases, argue Motions to Revoke and bail hearings· Conduct plea hearings· Researched and drafted an opposition to a Motion to Suppress· Draft Rule 17 Motions and request discovery documents· Research criminal legal issues· Manage caseload
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Judicial Intern
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
· Research and draft bench memoranda on evidentiary issues· Observe courtroom proceedings · Research and draft bench memoranda on evidentiary issues· Observe courtroom proceedings
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Swartz & Swartz P.C. Attorneys at Law
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
· Research and draft evidentiary motions and oppositions to motions· Research and draft complaints for personal injury, products liability and civil rights cases· Conduct research and draft mediation memoranda and memoranda on evidentiary issues· Prepare discovery documents· Draft requests for medical records and FOIA requests · Research and draft evidentiary motions and oppositions to motions· Research and draft complaints for personal injury, products liability and civil rights cases· Conduct research and draft mediation memoranda and memoranda on evidentiary issues· Prepare discovery documents· Draft requests for medical records and FOIA requests
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Judicial Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
· Researched and drafted bench memoranda for evidentiary motions· Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda for criminal and civil matters· Drafted and revised court protocols relative to M.G.L. c. 123 § 35 procedures for warrants of apprehension· Assisted in drafting informational memoranda on an Act Relative to Domestic Violence laws· Assisted the clerk’s office with administrative tasks· Observed courtroom proceedings · Researched and drafted bench memoranda for evidentiary motions· Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda for criminal and civil matters· Drafted and revised court protocols relative to M.G.L. c. 123 § 35 procedures for warrants of apprehension· Assisted in drafting informational memoranda on an Act Relative to Domestic Violence laws· Assisted the clerk’s office with administrative tasks· Observed courtroom proceedings
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Law Clerk
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
· Researched legal issues substantive to criminal and civil procedure · Reviewed legal transcripts and prepared Statement of Facts in for appellate briefs· Drafted discovery motions for criminal cases· Communicated with courts and clients regarding court documents and case information· Drafted and prepared letters to send out to various parties including court personnel and clients · Researched legal issues substantive to criminal and civil procedure · Reviewed legal transcripts and prepared Statement of Facts in for appellate briefs· Drafted discovery motions for criminal cases· Communicated with courts and clients regarding court documents and case information· Drafted and prepared letters to send out to various parties including court personnel and clients
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Zaremba Brownell & Brown PLLC
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Apr 2012 - Aug 2014
· Independently draft defense pleadings and motions to file in the designated courts· Promoted to work with partners on plaintiff cases and assisted in scheduling depositions and court appearances· Prepared a wide variety of plaintiff documents including pleadings, motions and discovery documents· Communicated with expert witnesses and opposing counsel regarding legal issues· Communicated with clients regarding their cases and obtained necessary documents· Drafted and prepared letters and requested medical records from doctors’ offices
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Northport Animal Clinic
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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Receptionist
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Nov 2011 - Mar 2012
· Scan medical documents into the system database· Enter client information into the system database· Schedule appointments based on patient’s physical condition· Answer telephones and take messages for the doctor · Scan medical documents into the system database· Enter client information into the system database· Schedule appointments based on patient’s physical condition· Answer telephones and take messages for the doctor
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Law Office of Scott R. Schneider
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United States
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Legal Intern
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May 2010 - Feb 2012
· Manage client files for Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases· Assist clients in gathering and preparing bankruptcy documents· Enter client data into the Best Case System database to successfully assess client’s finances· Create dictated letters to both clients and Trustees · Schedule court cases, client appointments and attorney meetings· Answer telephones from a multi-line telephone system · Manage client files for Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases· Assist clients in gathering and preparing bankruptcy documents· Enter client data into the Best Case System database to successfully assess client’s finances· Create dictated letters to both clients and Trustees · Schedule court cases, client appointments and attorney meetings· Answer telephones from a multi-line telephone system
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Medical Receptionist
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Jul 2008 - Jan 2010
· Assisted patients with obtaining their medication prescriptions· Performed laboratory samples based on the patient’s symptoms and sent out the samples to the specified laboratory· Entered patient history, symptoms and insurance information into system database· Scheduled appointments for patients based on their condition and symptoms· Answered phones and took messages for the doctors · Assisted patients with obtaining their medication prescriptions· Performed laboratory samples based on the patient’s symptoms and sent out the samples to the specified laboratory· Entered patient history, symptoms and insurance information into system database· Scheduled appointments for patients based on their condition and symptoms· Answered phones and took messages for the doctors
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Education
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2014 - 2017
Suffolk University Law School
Juris Doctorate, Law -
2007 - 2011
Le Moyne College
Bachelor of Arts, Criminology: Law Enforcement -
2010 - 2010
University of Richmond
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