Amie Singletary
Newport,VA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Appearance Counsel
Docketly & Court Appearance Professionals
09.2024 - Current
- Represent clients in civil litigation in VA General District and Circuit Courts.
- Negotiate favorable settlement terms on behalf of clients in across a range of issues including Contract Disputes, Collections and Landlord/Tenant matters.
- Provide written report of hearings to Client advising next steps
Pro Bono Attorney
Legal Aid Services of Eastern Virginia
05.2025 - Current
- Provide civil legal assistance to low income residents.
- Assist clients in understanding their rights, explaining complex legal concepts in accessible terms.
- Participate and drafted documents for Unlawful Detainer Expungement Clinic in Summer 2025
"Free Legal Answers" Pro Bono Attorney
American Bar Association
01.2022 - Current
- Answer civil legal questions posted by qualifying users in virtual legal advice clinic
- Analyze legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Conduct relevant statutory and case law research
- Counsel and advise clients in writing on potential outcomes of legal matters and possible courses of action.
Education
Juris Doctor - Law
Charleston School of Law
Charleston, SCBachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Civil Litigation
- Contract Negotiation
- Client case management
- Legal Analysis, Research and Writing
Accomplishments
- Arbitrator for the 9th/15th Circuit Committee for the Resolution of Fee Disputes Program
- Newport News Bar Association
- Greater Peninsula Women's Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association - Young Lawyer's Division
Certification
- Certified Corporate Counsel - American Bar Association
- Professional Legal Trainer - National Legal Trainers Association
Timeline
Pro Bono Attorney
Legal Aid Services of Eastern Virginia
05.2025 - Current
Appearance Counsel
Docketly & Court Appearance Professionals
09.2024 - Current
"Free Legal Answers" Pro Bono Attorney
American Bar Association
01.2022 - Current
Juris Doctor - Law
Charleston School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina, Wilmington