Ann Shepard
Boise,ID
Summary
Attorney for 35 years, the first 12 with a firm and the last 23 as a solo practitioner. Worked on a wide variety of cases while working for Eberle Berlin, including insurance defense, civil litigation, transactional, and family law. For the last 25 years have concentrated mainly on family law matters.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager/Attorney
Shepard Law Offices
01.2001 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- 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.
- Participated in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Represented clients in civil litigation proceedings and appeals in state courts.
- Presented oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Attorney
Eberle, Berlin, Kading, Turnbow And McKlveen
09.1989 - 01.2001
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs and contracts for various clients.
- Represented clients in civil litigation proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws while protecting their interests.
- Presented arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Negotiated favorable settlements, minimizing litigation costs and time spent in court.
- Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
- Mentored junior attorneys to improve their legal knowledge, skills, and career growth potential.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05.1989
BBA - Economics And Business Management
Boise State Univesity
Boise, Idaho12.1985
Timeline
Owner/Manager/Attorney
Shepard Law Offices
01.2001 - Current
Attorney
Eberle, Berlin, Kading, Turnbow And McKlveen
09.1989 - 01.2001
J.D. - Law
University of Idaho
BBA - Economics And Business Management
Boise State Univesity