Brian M. Pierce
Muncie
Summary
Experienced and trusted legal professional with extensive background in providing comprehensive legal counsel and managing complex legal issues. Proven track record in negotiating contracts, handling litigation, and advising corporate boards on regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in legal strategy development and risk management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Counsel
Quality Correctional Care, LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for drafting and managing contractual obligations.
- Mitigated employment-related risks by crafting clear policies addressing workplace conduct and performance expectations.
- Successfully resolved numerous disputes through skillful mediation, preventing costly litigation and preserving business relationships.
- Managed litigation strategy to successfully resolve high-stakes disputes with minimal financial impact.
- Managed litigation in both state and federal court.
Attorney
Brian M. Pierce, Attorney at Law
12.2015 - Current
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
Public Defender
Delaware County, Jay County and Randolph County
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Worked closely with investigators to uncover new evidence or witness testimony that supported client defense strategies.
- Managed a high caseload effectively, prioritizing cases based on urgency and complexity.
- Negotiated favorable plea deals for clients, reducing sentences and avoiding trial when possible.
Magistrate Judge
State of Indiana
04.2007 - 12.2015
- Maintained courtroom decorum by enforcing strict adherence to rules and procedures.
- Presided over various types of cases, ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice.
- Developed expertise in specialized areas of law such as family, criminal, civil litigation, or probate matters.
- Collaborated with court staff, attorneys, and other stakeholders to improve overall court operations.
- Managed jury selection process, ensuring unbiased panels for fair trials.
Associate Attorney
DeFur Voran, LLP
10.2003 - 03.2007
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Provided legal advice to businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Established a strong reputation for thoroughness and professionalism, resulting in repeat business from satisfied clients.
Education
DOCTORATE OF JURISPRUDENCE - Law
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
01.2003
BACHELOR OF ARTS -
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
12.1999
Skills
- Extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts
- Strategic thinking
- Ethics and professionalism
- Client communication
- Patience and perseverance
- Compliance management
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Creative and critical thinking
- Corporate transactions
- Multitasking
Timeline
General Counsel
Quality Correctional Care, LLC
03.2022 - Current
Public Defender
Delaware County, Jay County and Randolph County
01.2016 - 12.2023
Attorney
Brian M. Pierce, Attorney at Law
12.2015 - Current
Magistrate Judge
State of Indiana
04.2007 - 12.2015
Associate Attorney
DeFur Voran, LLP
10.2003 - 03.2007
DOCTORATE OF JURISPRUDENCE - Law
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
BACHELOR OF ARTS -
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
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