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Brett Gibson

Chandler,AZ
Brett Gibson

Summary

Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy. 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

26
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed
Anchorage, Alaska

Attoney
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Provide General legal advise to a variety of clients
  • Pro bono matters

Yummy Chummies Pet Products
Anchorage, AK

Corporate Lawyer
07.2005 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation, and accomplish goals of clients.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Delivered lectures and presentations on law at numerous conferences, workshops and seminars.
  • Liaised with Human Resources to structure employment relationships.
  • Created and managed compliance calendar to track regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated and led general counsel initiatives to support business issues and strategic objectives.
  • Coordinated with finance team and outside attorneys, accountants and auditors to prepare regulatory inspection and filings.
  • Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.

Self Employed
Anchorage, AK

Attorney-at-Law
07.1997 - 10.2005

Job overview

  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses.
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
  • Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
  • Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.

Education

University of Toledo, School of Law
Toledo, OH

J.D. from Law
05.1993

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

MBA from Business And Managerial Economics
05.1990

Skills

  • Document Preparation
  • Corporate Litigation
  • Client Representation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Transactions
  • Evaluating Contracts
  • Corporate and Business Legal Issues

Timeline

Attoney

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current

Corporate Lawyer

Yummy Chummies Pet Products
07.2005 - 10.2018

Attorney-at-Law

Self Employed
07.1997 - 10.2005

University of Toledo, School of Law

J.D. from Law

University of Alaska Fairbanks

MBA from Business And Managerial Economics

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