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Experienced Legal Professional
I am a dedicated professional, who is always up for a new challenge. I have worked in the legal field for more than 16 years and have enjoyed the challenges that it brought. I have learned much from helping people that are at crossroads in their lives. And, I have considered it a privilege to assist my clients, in moving toward a better future and making a significant and positive impact on their lives.I feel that it is important to serve the community in which we live. I have been fortunate enough to be in a position to serve the community in a variety of positions, from working with animal rescue, varying human interest groups and legal aid. I have been doing volunteer work in prison systems, with the victims of domestic violence and in the homeless community. Helping them with issues, that affects their lives, so that they may become more productive members of society. I have served as a private practice attorney. Specializing in areas such as Financial Fraud, SEC Violations and Violent Crimes. I have practiced in State, Federal and Appellate courts.
Lawyer
About Me
Industry: |
Legal Services |
|---|---|
Occupation: |
Lawyer |
Highlights: |
available upon request |
Ideal Companies: |
Microsoft, Google, Berkshire Hathaway, Disney, General Electric, |
Education level: |
Law Degree |
Will Relocate: |
Yes |
Location: |
Los Angeles, CA |
Major Responsibilities
Work Experiences
9/2006 - Present
(private)Director / VP
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals. Acted as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for individuals. Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending lawsuit. Prepared and drafted legal documents, such as wills, deeds, mortgages, leases, and contracts. Volunteer within prison systems, with victims of domestic violence and in the homeless community.
9/1992 - 9/2006
Creighton & Associates
Executive
- Practiced in State, Federal and Appellate courts.
Presented and summarized cases to judges and juries.
Specialized in Financial Fraud, SEC Violations and Violent crimes.
Prepared legal briefs and opinions, and filed appeals in state and federal courts.
Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Conferred with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.
Gathered evidence to formulate defense by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
Supervised legal assistants and other attorneys while performing administrative and managerial functions related to the practice of law.
5/1990 - 9/1992
Volunteer Legal Services
Director / VP
- Probate wills and represented and advised executors and administrators of estates.
Provided legal services to those in the community that were unable to financially secure other legal services.
Worked in environmental law, representing public interest groups in their dealing with state and federal agencies.
Helped develop federal and state programs, drafted and interpreted laws and legislation, and established enforcement procedures.
Studied Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
Education
1992
Master Degree
Emory University
- Constitutional Law
1990
Law Degree
Harvard University
- Law
1987
Bachelor Degree
Washington University
- Bio-Chemistry
