Litigation attorney with background in finance and 5+ years experience of results-focused advocacy, strategic planning, and creative problem solving. Adept at developing and executing effective strategies, navigating complex, multi-step processes, and distilling volumes of data and research into actionable information. Seeking to leverage analytical skills, creativity, and litigation experience in a collaborative environment.
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Charles E. Major II
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Core Law Group, LLP
Senior Litigation Associate
05.2017 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Oversaw average of 15-20 family law cases each month.
- Analyzed voluminous document productions and case files to extract actionable information therefrom.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to develop case strategies.
- Interpreted laws, rulings, orders, and rules.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Drafted motions, ex partes, oppositions, briefs, notices, orders, judgments, and other legal pleadings.
- Litigated matters relating to child custody, property division, attorney's fees, and restraining orders.
- Examined and cross-examined witnesses during hearing, trials and depositions.
- Conducted settlement negotiations.
- Developed and executed individualized, case-specific strategies to advance each client's objectives.
- Propounded and responded to written discovery, issue subpoenas, and conduct depositions.
- Supervised support staff to ensure every client’s needs are effectively met in timely and professional manner.
Law Office Of Charles E. Major II
Solo Practitioner
05.2016 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Created comprehensive estate plans (wills, trusts, special needs trusts, powers of attorney, etc.) for 50+ individuals and families with small to midsize estates
- Audited probate filings to ensure legal compliance and protect clients’ interests in their loved-ones’ estates
- Represented clients in Paternity, Custody, Support, and various other Family Law proceedings
- Single-handedly performed all legal and administrative tasks, including, but not limited to research, drafting, marketing, bookkeeping, and client contact
Various Solo Practitioners
Contract Family Law Attorney
05.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Oversaw average of 10 cases per month.
- Prepared various family law forms.
- Wrote legal pleadings and memoranda.
- Propounded and responded to discovery.
- Covered court appearances, argued motions, and took live testimony in wide range of family law matters.
- Negotiated and conferred with opposing counsels to settle high-conflict Family Law disputes.
- Assisted principal attorneys with managing caseload by delegating work to interns, clerks and other contract attorneys
Education
Gould School of Law, University of SouthernLos Angeles, California
Juris Doctor
05.2013
University Overview
GPA: 3.17, Crispus A. Wright Scholarship Recipient
Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration from Finance
05.2009
University Overview
- GPA: 3.97, Summa Cum Laude, National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Sigma Alpha Lambda
- President's list 6 out of 8 semesters
- Dean's List 2 out of 8 semesters
Skills
- Legal Writing
- Hearings and Depositions
- Trial Preparation
- Evidence Analysis
- Settlement Negotiations
- Contract Drafting and Interpretation
- Legal Research and Review
- Discovery (written and oral; party and non-party)
- Project Management and Case Management
- Fact Investigation
- Client Contact and Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Oral advocacy
- Microsoft Office
- Westlaw
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Resolved dozens of family law matters from initial filing through entry of judgment.
- Handled 100+ court appearances
- Litigated a 9-day child custody trial with co-counsel.
- Negotiated settlement to several seemingly-intractable high-conflict cases.
Certification
- Member in good standing of the California State Bar, SBN 302759
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Timeline
Senior Litigation Associate
Core Law Group, LLP
05.2017 - 03.2024
Solo Practitioner
Law Office Of Charles E. Major II
05.2016 - 05.2017
Contract Family Law Attorney
Various Solo Practitioners
05.2015 - 06.2016
Gould School of Law, University of Southern
Juris Doctor
Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Business Administration from Finance
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