Highly-motivated entrepreneur/law firm owner with desire to take on new challenges. Quickly master new skills, work well under pressure and adapt to new situations and deadlines to best enhance the organizational brand. Seasoned attorney with decades of legal research and drafting experience. Dedicated to delivering counsel through comprehensive legal knowledge and research.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Attorney-at-Law
Law Office of Beth Forman Rondinelli
Downingtown, PA
03.2003 - Current
Inform clients about any changes in regulations or laws affecting their cases.
Respond promptly to inquiries from clients or other contacts via telephone or email.
Update contact databases on a regular basis with new information about clients or potential leads.
Process payments from vendors as well as invoices from customers.
Interpret statutes, judicial decisions, and regulations applicable to estate planning field.
Advise clients on their legal rights, obligations and liabilities under applicable laws.
Ensure compliance with state bar association rules regarding professional conduct.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in local, state and federal laws in my field.
Provide legal advice, opinions and solutions.
Interpret laws and regulations in non-complex terminology to educate individuals.
Draft wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
Maintain loyal client base by establishing trusting alliances and fair billing practices.
Consult with clients to acquire additional insight into case details.
Search for and examine public and other legal records to establish ownership.
Interpret recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments.
Advise clients on intricacies of law, fostering informed understanding of legal rights and obligations.
Examine real estate titles and deeds to determine ownership interests.
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals.
Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
STAFF ATTORNEY
SAGOT, JENNINGS & SIGMUND
PHILADELPHIA, PA
06.1993 - 04.2000
Prepared and reviewed legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions and briefs.
Analyzed case law and provided legal advice to clients on a variety of matters.
Drafted correspondence to opposing counsels, courts and other parties involved in litigation.
Argued cases before state and federal appellate courts.
Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations and judicial decisions.
Researched statutes, regulations, court opinions and other legal sources to prepare for hearings or trials.
Negotiated settlements with opposing counsels or parties in dispute.
Attended client meetings to discuss the progress of their cases.
Provided guidance to clients regarding procedural requirements related to their cases.
Developed strategies for resolving disputes through mediation or arbitration.
Compiled data from various sources for use in drafting pleadings or briefs.
Filed petitions, motions and other documents with appropriate courts.
Represented clients at administrative hearings when necessary.
Monitored changes in legislation that could affect client rights.
Maintained accurate records of all client communications.
Participated in client intake and developed litigation opportunities.
Advised clients on intricacies of law, fostering informed understanding of legal rights and obligations.
Argued clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
Interpreted laws and regulations in non-complex terminology to educate individuals.
Education
J.D. - LAW
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Boston, MA
05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY
RUTGERS COLLEGE
New Brunswick, NJ
05.1989
Skills
Document Preparation
Estate Planning
Legal Advisory
Investigation Skills
Client Representation
Accomplishments
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