Experienced civil attorney, with emphasis in personal injury, collections, family law, probate, guardianship and estate planning.
Education
University of San Diego School of Law
J.D., Top 15%
University of Nevada Las Vegas
B.A. - Graduated with Distinction
Legal Experience
October 2008 - June 2010 - Family Law Centers
Drafted Pleadings in domestic relations cases, including motions, oppositions, replies, discovery, trial briefs and settlement letters; drafted pleadings and demand letters in collection and other civil cases; argued motions before the Court; attended bankruptcy court hearings on lift stay motions; attended settlement conferences and meetings with opposing counsel; performed legal research.
2003 - 2006 - Self Employed
Handled estate planning for clients.
1991 - 2003 - Law Office of Young & Knott (Office closed 2003)
Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery, demand letters and other legal documents in various civil cases, including personal injury and collection cases; made court appearances at motion hearings; attended depositions; handled all aspects of probate cases; drafted wills and trusts; performed legal research.
Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery, demand letters and other legal documents in various civil cases, including personal injury and collection cases; argued motions before the Court; attended depositions; represented creditors in bankruptcy cases; performed legal research.
Judicial Law Clerk, Judge James Brennan, Eighth Judicial District Court
Reviewed files set for hearing on Judge's calendar and analyzed pleadings, motions and briefs; briefed Judge daily on each case and recommended possible disposition; reviewed paperwork submitted for uncontested divorce prove-ups and requests for entry of default judgements in general civil cases.
