Ashley Hart Lobdell
Happy Valley,OR
Summary
I have just completed 13 years of full-time employment as a very resourceful and efficient paralegal for Hart Wagner, LLP a Portland, Oregon litigation law firm which primarily specializes in the defense of complex medical malpractice cases as well as employment law, insurance lawsuits, administrative hearings, and much more. Over these years of employment, I have developed an understanding together with aptitude relating to how healthcare systems and their employees function, what specialty doctors; standards of care are, the legal standards for other, allied medical care providers, requirements pertaining to medical records, the role of expert witnesses, the importance of lay witnesses, a paralegal’s central role in case discovery and management of the records obtained, necessary investigations and trial preparation, etc. Perhaps most importantly, my communication skills have become far more refined in recent years from extensively speaking, reporting and corresponding with clients, witnesses, experts and lawyers.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Hart Wagner
06.2010 - 06.2023
- Compile, review, analyze, and summarize extensive and complex medical records.
- Identify non-party medical providers and draft subpoenas to obtain their records
- Identify and retain experienced medical experts, both local and national
- Identify and locate key witnesses and participate in interviews and reporting to client
- Prepare extensive medical record summaries
- Conduct background research on plaintiffs, defendants, and other key witnesses
- Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, including excerpting medical records, summarizing medical expenses and wage loss claims, and identifying potential exhibits
- Manage voluminous discovery productions, including identifying privileged information for potential redactions, and creation of privilege logs
- Communicate with clients (physicians, hospital system leaders, and claims professionals) regarding fact investigation, and strategy
- Identify and facilitate preparation of trial exhibits
- Coordinate witness testimony and assist with trial preparation meetings
- Collaborate with experts to develop jury presentations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards
Real Estate Broker
The Hasson Company Realtors
06.1996 - 06.2016
- Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
- Conducted competitive market analysis to determine optimal pricing for properties.
- Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
- Utilized online marketing platforms to promote real estate services and generate leads.
- Developed innovative strategies and tactics to promote real estate listings and generate new business opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with agents, lenders and title companies.
- Helped clients navigate transactions, complete paperwork and finalize sales or purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Document Management for Complex Cases [Cancer, Obstetrics, Cardiology, Stroke, Surgery, etc
- Organizing and Summarizing Voluminous Medical Records and Literature, Work Ahead
- Identifying, Interviewing and Summarizing Factual and Expert Witness’ Potential Testimony
- Review and Prepare Summary of Complex Voluminous Medical Records
- Development of Deposition and Trial Exhibits
- Attending to Client Needs, Provide Client Support Before/During Depositions/Trial
- Document Management for Complex Multi-Million Dollar Cases
- Perform Legal Research
- Assisting Lawyers with Preparing Responsive Discovery Materials for Opposing Party
- Conducting Background Research on Parties and Key Witnesses
- Assisting in Preparation and Follow Up Relating to Discovery Requests, Including Necessary Subpoenas
- Preparing “Page, Line” Deposition Summaries
- Assisting with Trial Preparation [Scheduling, Creating Exhibits and Coordination of Tasks]
- Creating Useful “Folders” Focusing Upon Privileged Materials, Damages, Life Care Plans Special Subjects, Etc
- Training New Employees, Updating Training Programs for New Paralegals
- Proficiency with Microsoft Applications, MS Office, Other Office Software
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
Hart Wagner
06.2010 - 06.2023
Real Estate Broker
The Hasson Company Realtors
06.1996 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
Portland State University
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