Andrew Lado
Drexel Hill,Pennsylvania
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Prosecutor
Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and determined ripeness of chargeable offenses in preparation of Grand Jury for indictment
- Presented multiple cases to Grand Jury for indictment, including: theft; possession of a controlled and dangerous substance (“CDS”); possession of CDS with the intent to distribute; and assault (simple and aggravated).
Attorney
Highland Park Church of God
06.2023 - Current
- Represented Church at municipal Zoning Board meeting regarding dimensional and use variance requests needed in updating signage on Church’s lot.
Associate Attorney
Salmon Ricchezza Singer & Turchi LLP
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Devoted practice to vigorous defense of commercial transportation companies and their drivers after accidents resulting in alleged bodily injury and/or property damage
- Practice encompassed all aspects of civil litigation, including pre-suit assessments to determine strategy forward
- Partnered with clients’ in-house counsel and/or third-party administrators to procure and foster settlement at mediation and/or arbitration
- Managed several multimillion-dollar claims relating to bodily injury in the Kings County Supreme Court, Bronx County Supreme Court, and United District Court - Eastern District of New York
- Prepared mediation statements for the foregoing which assisted in their early resolution
- Provided defense for parent corporations of commercial transportation companies, generally seeking dismissal for same as an improperly plead party
- Utilized Graves Amendment, 49 U.S.C
- 30106, on behalf of commercial leasing companies resulting in early dismissal.
Associate Attorney
Kent/McBride, P.C.
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided vigorous civil litigation defense against lawsuits/legal actions involving commercial/residential premises liability; motor vehicle accident liability; personal injury; employment law; and general insurance defense
- Practice encompassed all aspects of civil litigation
- Prepared and argued a Motion to Dismiss, pursuant to R
- 4:6-2(e), resulting in the dismissal of corporate client’s managing director from the underlying lawsuit as the allegations in the Plaintiff’s Complaint were determined insufficient to pierce the corporate veil
- Prepared and argued a Motion for Summary Judgment, pursuant to the Act of God defense, resulting in the dismissal of Plaintiffs’ Complaint against their landlord as the severe thunderstorm/microburst resulted in a healthy tree to falling on the rental property.
Law Clerk
Monmouth County Superior Court
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Reviewed motions for Landlord-Tenant Division, Small Claims Division, Special Civil Part Division, Docketed Judgments (DJ), and Law Division cases; Conducting extensive legal research on motion topics and prepared detailed legal memorandum/briefing before submitting recommendations to the Hon
- Judge James J
- McGann, J.S.C., for consideration; Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and legal research/writing skills.
Legal Intern
Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Preparing legal and appellate briefs for supervising Assistant Prosecutors; Represented the State, with supervision of an Assistant Prosecutor, on the record during various first appearance and detention hearings; Aided Assistant Prosecutor with 1983 qualified immunity claims training for county police academy recruits; Helped Assistant Prosecutor team with trial preparation for the re-litigation of a high-profile murder case; Prepared and argued municipal appeals in front of the Hon
- Judge Becker and Hon
- Judge Eastlack (Matter was one of first impression, involving the expungement rights of a Vicinage XV Drug Court Program participant); Prepared memorandums of law for assigned Assistant Prosecutors (pertaining to federal habeas petitions, state constitutional law (illegal search and seizure), and New Jersey Rules of Evidence (expert testimony and excited utterance)).
Education
J.D. -
Delaware – Widener Law School
05.2019
B.A. in Criminal Justice and Sociology -
Rutgers University – Camden
01.2016
A.S. in Criminal Justice -
Gloucester County College
05.2013
Skills
- Client Counseling
- Knowledge of Criminal Law
- Case Management Proficiency
- Evidence Analysis
- Public Speaking Abilities
- Legal Research and Review
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Organization and Administration
- Discovery and Document Review
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
- Judgement and Decision Making
Certification
- New Jersey Bar Admission, 305432021
- United States District Court of the District of New Jersey
Personal - Volunteer
- Ronald McDonald House of Charity – Camden, 2015 - 2019
- Gloucester City Youth Wrestling Organization, 2011–Present
- Gloucester City High School Wrestling Organization, 2011-Present
Hobbies
- Running
- Outdoors Activities (Camping, Fishing, etc.)
- Cooking
- Traveling to new places and experiencing different cultures
Timeline
Assistant Prosecutor
Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office
08.2023 - Current
Attorney
Highland Park Church of God
06.2023 - Current
Associate Attorney
Salmon Ricchezza Singer & Turchi LLP
05.2022 - 10.2022
Associate Attorney
Kent/McBride, P.C.
04.2021 - 04.2022
Law Clerk
Monmouth County Superior Court
08.2019 - 08.2020
Legal Intern
Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office
06.2017 - 05.2019
J.D. -
Delaware – Widener Law School
B.A. in Criminal Justice and Sociology -
Rutgers University – Camden
A.S. in Criminal Justice -
Gloucester County College
- New Jersey Bar Admission, 305432021
- United States District Court of the District of New Jersey
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