Amanda Hart
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven legal expert with a robust background in real estate law, notably at American Tax Lien, LLC. Excelled in legal research and dispute resolution, managing high-volume cases with meticulous attention to detail. Achieved optimal outcomes through creative and critical thinking, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
In-House Counsel
American Tax Lien, LLC
03.2020 - Current
- Examine public records, abstracts of title, contracts, and other legal documents to identify parties interested in real property in furtherance of tax lien foreclosure proceedings
- Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Regularly represent client in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Draft contracts, including commercial and residential leases and land contracts, and settlement agreements.
- Balance multiple priorities while managing a high-volume case portfolio and consistently achieving positive results.
Contract Attorney
Schoenberg, Finkel, Newman, & Rosenberg
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Researched and drafted memoranda on various real estate taxation issues.
- Advised clients on real property taxation matters by providing thorough legal analysis and well-reasoned recommendations.
- Collected and analyzed client documentation to prepare Board of Review and Specific Objection complaints.
Solo Practitioner
Law Offices of Amanda N. Hart
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Examined public records, abstracts of title, contracts, and other legal documents to identify grounds to vacate property tax sales.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Regularly represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Negotiated favorable settlements in numerous tax lien foreclosure and mechanics lien cases, saving clients time and expense in litigation proceedings.
Associate Attorney
Balin Law, P.C.
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Involved in all aspects of real estate tax liens, including preparing clients to participate in real estate tax sales, foreclosing on tax liens, and vacating tax sales.
- Examined public records, abstracts of title, contracts, and other legal documents to identify parties interested in real property in furtherance of tax lien foreclosure proceedings.
- Routinely appeared in court on contested and uncontested real estate tax lien matters, housing court matters, and administrative hearings.
- Researched and drafted contracts, including commercial and residential leases, and settlement agreements.
In-House Counsel
First National Assets
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Examined public records, abstracts of title, contracts, and other legal documents to identify parties interested in real property in furtherance of tax lien foreclosure proceedings.
- Negotiated and prepared settlement relating to estate tax liens.
- Created and executed a formal training procedure for junior staff attorneys.
In-House Counsel
Z Financial, LLC
04.2012 - 12.2014
- Examined public records, abstracts of title, contracts, and other legal documents to identify parties interested in real property in furtherance of tax lien foreclosure proceedings.
- Prepared residential and commercial leases, contracts for sale, and mortgages.
- Assisted outside counsel in bankruptcy proceedings involving real estate tax liens.
- Represented client in residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Education
J.D. -
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Chicago, IL05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2005
Skills
- Legal Research
- Dispute Resolution
- Real estate knowledge
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Legal Document Preparation
- Case analysis
- Litigation Experience
- Contract Review and Negotiation
Timeline
In-House Counsel
American Tax Lien, LLC
03.2020 - Current
Contract Attorney
Schoenberg, Finkel, Newman, & Rosenberg
11.2019 - 03.2020
Solo Practitioner
Law Offices of Amanda N. Hart
09.2019 - 11.2019
Associate Attorney
Balin Law, P.C.
12.2017 - 08.2019
In-House Counsel
First National Assets
12.2014 - 12.2017
In-House Counsel
Z Financial, LLC
04.2012 - 12.2014
J.D. -
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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