Brian Stutheit

Attorney

Stutheit & Gartland, P.C.

07.1998 - Current

Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents.
Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
Developed legal strategies to minimize risk, protect client interests and avoid expensive disputes.
Counseled clients on probable outcomes of cases using legal precedents, statutes, court rules, administrative regulations, and actual experience in courts and with ADR.
Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
Negotiated settlements via mediation.
Created and finalized contracts for clients.
Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Prepared and filed pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents in court proceedings.
Explained available courses of action and possible costs, outcomes, and repercussions of cases to clients.
Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
Researched, wrote and argued motions, petitions and complaints, answers, jury instructions and briefs.
Successfully tried cases to court and to juries.
Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record information relevant to each case.
Interviewed and selected jurors.
Presented evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Worked with legislators to assist in drafting legislation and rules and regulations. Areas included health care professional licensure, drugs regulation, construction defect laws, and unemployment rules.