Christopher C. Cayce
Marina,CA
Summary
Currently suspended from the practice of law, however, a petition for relief from actual suspension is pending before the State Bar of California.
Prior to suspension - Accomplished practicing Attorney offering 30-year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships. 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.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full or part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
Work History
Case and Trial Coordinator
Monterey Legal Associates, P.C.
09.2015 - 01.2023
- Interviewed 100+ clients, determined legal issues, researched and drafted legal opinions with points and authorities, and drafted civil complaints for use by leading attorneys for cases presented in state and federal courts. Provided direct legal counsel and assistance to leading attorneys.
- Drafted successful appellate briefs.
- Obtained favorable judgments on behalf of clients.
President and CEO
Monterey Legal Associates, P.C.
01.2009 - 09.2015
- Lead Trial Attorney - Civil and Criminal.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
President and CEO
Law Offices Of Christopher C. Cayce, P.C
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Lead Trial Attorney.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
General Partner
Harrow And Cayce, Attorneys At Law
10.1988 - 01.1998
- Lead Trial Attorney - Civil and Criminal.
Associate Attorney
Law Offices Of David M. Hollingsworth
03.1985 - 10.1988
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in civil and criminal law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
- Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
Manager
King's Cross Station Restaurant
06.1976 - 03.1985
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Truck Driver/Front End Loader Operator
Mahalo Swimming Pool Construction
10.1974 - 05.1976
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Properly operated loader by starting engine, shifting gears and pressing pedals and levers.
- Lowered and tilted buckets and drove front-end loaders forward to force buckets into bulk material.
Bartender/Bouncer
Hatchcover Restaurant
04.1973 - 04.1974
- Checked IDs and closely examined patrons' faces to verify age.
- Ejected unruly patrons from premises.
- Furnished patrons with ticket stubs, wrist bands and hand stamps to denote rightful admission.
- Enforced dress codes and refused objectionable attire.
Bartender/Bouncer
Running Iron Saloon
04.1972 - 04.1973
- Checked IDs and closely examined patrons' faces to verify age.
- Ejected unruly patrons from premises.
- Furnished patrons with ticket stubs, wrist bands and hand stamps to denote rightful admission.
- Enforced dress codes and refused objectionable attire.
Submarine Quartermaster
United States Navy
05.1968 - 03.1972
- Qualified submariner-successfully completed the rigorous professional requirements for qualification in submarines, gained a through knowledge of submarine construction and operation, demonstrated reliability under stress, and developed the full confidence and trust by the commanding officers of three unique submarines. USS Baya (AGSS-318); USS Ronquil (SS-396); USS Plunger (SSN) 595.
- Completed two WESTPAC deployments and three special operations under the auspices of the Office of Naval Intelligence.
- Updated logs, coordinated documents and wrote detailed reports.
- Managed bridge watch duties to look for different types of threats and adverse conditions.
- Aided in navigation and operating ship controls.
- Plotted and corrected charts and publications.
Education
J.D. - Jurisprudence
Monterey College of Law
Monterey, CA07.1983
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA06.1979
No Degree - Submarine Construction And Operations
Naval Submarine School
New London/Groton, CT10.1968
High School Diploma -
Carmel High School
Carmel, California 06.1967
Skills
- Estate Administration
- Corporate and Business Legal Issues
- Settlement Structures
- Residential Real Estate Development
- Legal Compliance
- Torts Expertise
- Education Law
- Real Estate Law
- Legal Strategy Development
- Business Law
- Negotiation
- Evaluating Documents
- Family Law
- Health Care Law Knowledge
- Federal Court System
- Intellectual Property Law Expertise
- Evaluating Contracts
- Contract Negotiation
- Investigation Skills
- Admiralty Law
- Discovery Understanding
- Courtroom Procedures
- Licenses, Petitions and Waivers
- Document Preparation
- Probate Laws
- Family and Juvenile Law
- Commercial Real Estate
- Administrative Support
- Case File Management
- Practice Management
- Strategy Development
- Corporate Litigation
martial arts; hiking; member of Gold's Gym
I practice my skills consistently.
Timeline
Case and Trial Coordinator
Monterey Legal Associates, P.C.
09.2015 - 01.2023
President and CEO
Monterey Legal Associates, P.C.
01.2009 - 09.2015
President and CEO
Law Offices Of Christopher C. Cayce, P.C
01.1998 - 01.2009
General Partner
Harrow And Cayce, Attorneys At Law
10.1988 - 01.1998
Associate Attorney
Law Offices Of David M. Hollingsworth
03.1985 - 10.1988
Manager
King's Cross Station Restaurant
06.1976 - 03.1985
Truck Driver/Front End Loader Operator
Mahalo Swimming Pool Construction
10.1974 - 05.1976
Bartender/Bouncer
Hatchcover Restaurant
04.1973 - 04.1974
Bartender/Bouncer
Running Iron Saloon
04.1972 - 04.1973
J.D. - Jurisprudence
Monterey College of Law
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Monterey Peninsula College
No Degree - Submarine Construction And Operations
Naval Submarine School
High School Diploma -
Carmel High School
Submarine Quartermaster
United States Navy
05.1968 - 03.1972
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