Byron Cornelius
Palm Springs,CA
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. Dedicated professional with an extensive background in litigation and legal research. Expertise in case analysis, strategic planning and negotiations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney-at-Law
Sole Practitioner
Palm Springs, CA
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Administered audits to verify data involving assets, income and liabilities.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
In-House Counsel/Assistant Broker
RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants
Palm Desert , CA
08.2005 - 10.2013
Monitored activities of Agents/ Prepared Contracts, tracked transactions, Made court appearances as needed.
Attorney-at-Law
Sole Practitioner And Firms
San Diego, CA And Sydney Australia
06.1983 - 02.1992
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
Education
J.D. -
Western State University - College of Law
San Diego, CA05.1982
Associate of Arts - Pre-Law
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA12.1979
High School Diploma -
Amphitheater High School
Tucson, AZ06.1969
Skills
- Legal writing
- Dispute arbitration
- Case analysis
- Document filing
- Corporate and business legal issues
- Discovery processes
- Efficient researcher
Additional Information
Since retiring from the practice of law I have worked with InterSolutions in two Apartment Complex Assignments, most recently with Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments in Cathedral City. There, I gained much needed experience in interacting with tenants and solving issues on a personal basis.
Timeline
Attorney-at-Law
Sole Practitioner
01.2013 - 12.2016
In-House Counsel/Assistant Broker
RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants
08.2005 - 10.2013
Attorney-at-Law
Sole Practitioner And Firms
06.1983 - 02.1992
J.D. -
Western State University - College of Law
Associate of Arts - Pre-Law
Grossmont College
High School Diploma -
Amphitheater High School