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Christopher Fordham

Attorney
Ruskin,FL

Summary

Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in Civil 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.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Attorney

Fordham Law Firm PLLC
4 2018 - Current
  • Practice areas include Family Law and Civil Litigation.
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
  • Participated in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
  • Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
  • Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
  • Negotiated favorable settlements, minimizing litigation costs and time spent in court.
  • Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
  • Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
  • Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.

Research Assistant

Professor Matthew Sawchak, Campbell University School of Law
05.2016 - 01.2018
  • Conducted research in the areas of Antitrust Law, Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices Law, and Landlord/Tenant Law
  • Edited articles for ABA Antitrust Law Journal
  • Edited notes and presentation materials for Civil Procedure course.

Summer Associate

Shanahan McDougal, PLLC
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Wrote discovery requests for a large malpractice/breach of contract action
  • Conducted initial research and assisted in developing risk mitigation strategy for a major condominium termination action
  • Collected and analyzed data on jury awards in different NC counties to prepare for defamation and malicious prosecution actions
  • Analyzed evidence to create an initial defensive strategy in breach of contract action.

Intern

North Carolina Senator Tamara Barringer
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Screened and analyzed bills that came before the Judiciary Committee
  • Aided in the drafting and passing of NC's Family/Child Protection & Accountability Act (Ryan's Law)
  • Liaised with the NC Bar Association during the revision of the NC Business Corporation Act.

Owner/Operator

Space Walk of Raleigh
03.2008 - 08.2015
  • Managed all operations of a regional party equipment rental business
  • Increased annual revenue by 350% over seven years through strategic planning, targeted marketing, networking, and by ensuring quality service to drive repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.

Department Manager

Lowe’s Home Improvement, Inc.
02.2007 - 06.2014
  • Supervised various departments and teams of up to forty full and part-time associates and specialists
  • Achieved the lowest shrink numbers in the store for four consecutive years, resulting in a significant cost savings, by implementing solutions to effectively manage inventory
  • Maintained a 100% employee retention rate for five years through ongoing coaching and mentoring and positive employee relations.

Sales Manager

The Nutty Company
08.1999 - 08.2006
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.

Sales Associate

The Home Depot
02.1997 - 06.2004
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Engine Room Supervisor

United States Navy
08.1989 - 08.1995
  • Served aboard USS Archerfish SSN-678, a nuclear powered fast attack submarine
  • Operated, maintained and repaired the mechanical systems associated with the nuclear reactor and propulsion plant systems.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Campbell University School of Law
Raleigh, NC

MBA -

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2001 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Law and Society

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Skills

  • Trial experience
  • Litigation Experience
  • Court preparation
  • Evaluating contracts
  • Settlement Negotiation
  • Legal Analysis
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Strategy Development
  • Discovery and Document Review
  • Contract Review and Negotiation

Baradmission

Florida, 04/01/18

Affiliations

Florida Bar

Timeline

Summer Associate

Shanahan McDougal, PLLC
05.2017 - 08.2017

Intern

North Carolina Senator Tamara Barringer
01.2017 - 06.2017

Research Assistant

Professor Matthew Sawchak, Campbell University School of Law
05.2016 - 01.2018

Owner/Operator

Space Walk of Raleigh
03.2008 - 08.2015

Department Manager

Lowe’s Home Improvement, Inc.
02.2007 - 06.2014

MBA -

University of Florida
05.2001 - 05.2020

Sales Manager

The Nutty Company
08.1999 - 08.2006

Sales Associate

The Home Depot
02.1997 - 06.2004

Engine Room Supervisor

United States Navy
08.1989 - 08.1995

Attorney

Fordham Law Firm PLLC
4 2018 - Current

Juris Doctor -

Campbell University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Law and Society

Pennsylvania State University

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