Bradley Click
Jersey City,New Jersey
Summary
Licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a pending application to the New York State Bar, specializing in federal litigation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Experienced in managing case assignments, providing strategic legal guidance, and coordinating with senior attorneys to secure educational placements and compensatory services for students with disabilities. Admitted pro hac vice in the Southern District of New York, with a strong track record in drafting legal documents and negotiating with opposing counsel. Proven ability to achieve favorable outcomes, including pursuing attorneys' fees for prevailing plaintiffs in administrative proceedings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk/Staff Attorney
Brain Injury Rights Group, Ltd.
New York, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Provide key support in managing the federal litigation team by coordinating case assignments and ensuring that senior attorneys have access to the necessary legal resources and information to meet deadlines and achieve successful outcomes. Serve as a primary resource for guidance on legal theory, research, and strategy development.
- Act as a liaison between senior attorneys and the legal team, facilitating efficient
- communication and workflow management. Offer insights and recommendations on complex legal matters, contributing to the team’s strategic litigation efforts in federal cases.
- Coordinate joint drafting and communications with opposing counsel, the New York City Law Department, to facilitate negotiations and strategic decision-making, streamlining litigation processes.
- Admitted pro hac vice in the Southern District of New York in several matters, actively litigating federal cases under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).
- Advocate for students’ rights to a Free Appropriate Public Education (“FAPE”) and the related services necessary to secure that FAPE, enforcing administrative decisions to obtain awards.
- Draft and review briefs, motions, preliminary injunctions, orders to show cause, and settlement demands in cases involving pendency placement and funding disputes, ensuring effective representation for students with disabilities.
- Prepare and pursue attorneys' fees applications for plaintiffs who prevail in administrative proceedings, ensuring appropriate compensation under the IDEA’s fee-shifting provisions.
- Lead efforts to file motions for preliminary injunctions and secure equitable relief under the IDEA’s stay-put provisions, ensuring continuous services for students in specialized programs.
- Oversee and manage the federal litigation calendar, ensuring deadlines are met by all attorneys on staff and that legal strategies align with both short-term and long-term objectives of the firm.
- Provide strategic advice and insights in weekly team meetings, focusing on case law, statutory interpretation, and procedural mechanisms, while fostering collaboration among senior attorneys to ensure consistent and effective litigation outcomes.
Law Clerk/Associate Attorney
Bozanian McGregor, LLC
Paramus, New Jersey
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Counseled clients, prepared for mediation hearings, conducted negotiations, and managed paralegals and legal assistants with respect to case development and administration, while overseeing other aspects of managing a large caseload on behalf of partners.
- Consulted with potential clients, reviewed financial documents, and advised clients on all available options for resolving legal matters.
- Communicated with prospective clients regarding retainer fees and payment plans.
- Drafted family law motions, notices of motions, certifications for attorney services, proposed orders, marriage settlement agreements, civil complaints, contracts, and interoffice research memorandums.
- Prepared for trials on behalf of partners, including conducting mock trial sessions and compiling trial notebooks with extensive exhibits.
- Assisted partners with filing pleadings such as Orders to Show Cause, various forms of motions, civil complaints, appellate briefs, and interoffice research memorandums.
- Examined documents requested for discovery to determine responsiveness and/or privilege.
- Arranged travel plans for partners traveling to foreign countries for litigation research.
- Prepared guardianship and estate files, including guardianship case information statements, verified complaints, certifications of assets, certification of criminal and civil judgment history, and proposed orders relaxing time frames on physician assessments.
- Attended trials and case management conferences related to domestic violence, adult and child guardianship, estate, civil, and criminal proceedings.
Deputy Clerk
Virginia Supreme Court - Lynchburg Juvenile Court
Lynchburg, Virginia
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted court in establishing a new method of communication via WebEx in COVID-19 pandemic
- Communicated with attorneys concerning criminal appointments
- Prepared dockets for the judge's daily hearings
- Participated in training concerning newly enacted legislation in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Served citizens with summons and subpoenas in reference to criminal proceedings
- Drafted documents to assist the court in bond and detention hearings and shelter care proceedings
- Developed new policies and procedures with the clerk of the court to streamline the intake of new petitions
Representative
LexisNexis
Lynchburg, Virginia
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Created relationships with students, faculty, and librarians to educate on the use of Lexis Advance
- Maintained LexisNexis printers and materials along
- Hosted research events for LexisNexis point system promotions
- Educated students on research methods, Shepard's Citations, and appellate brief writing
- Assisted Lexis research attorney with training events and table days
Law Clerk
The Moore Law Firm, PLLC
Lynchburg, Virginia
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Drafted uncontested and contested divorce pleadings
- Researched Virginia law as it applies to matters handled by the firm
- Attended contested divorce proceedings in circuit court to witness equitable distribution litigation
- Assisted with client intake information
- Participated in collaborative divorce proceedings with other professionals such as counselors and accountants
- Developed strategies to facilitate immigration services including Naturalization (N-400) with non-profit immigration attorneys on behalf of firm clients
- Prepared proposal pertaining to the expansion of legal services to include the practice area of immigration law
Education
Juris Doctor -
Liberty University School of Law
Lynchburg, Virginia05.2019
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling, Emphasis in Business Law
Liberty University Graduate School
Lynchburg, Virginia05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Concord University
Athens, West Virginia05.2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Law Clerk/Staff Attorney
Brain Injury Rights Group, Ltd.
10.2022 - Current
Law Clerk/Associate Attorney
Bozanian McGregor, LLC
04.2021 - 10.2022
Deputy Clerk
Virginia Supreme Court - Lynchburg Juvenile Court
09.2019 - 10.2020
Law Clerk
The Moore Law Firm, PLLC
01.2018 - 02.2019
Representative
LexisNexis
05.2017 - 05.2019
Juris Doctor -
Liberty University School of Law
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling, Emphasis in Business Law
Liberty University Graduate School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Concord University
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