Cliff Verhines
Jefferson City,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable litigator with strong background in administrative law and dispute resolution. Proven ability to manage hearings and render fair, impartial decisions based on evidence and legal standards. Demonstrated expertise in legal research and written communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hearing Officer
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Jefferson City, MO
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted impartial hearings, ensuring compliance with regulations and legal standards in healthcare and environmental areas affecting the public.
- Evaluated evidence and testimonies to make informed decisions on cases.
- Facilitated communication between parties, promoting resolution and understanding.
- Developed and implemented procedural improvements to enhance hearing efficiency.
- Collaborated with legal teams to interpret legislation impacting hearing processes.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior attorneys and department staff, fostering professional growth.
Program Manager And Legal Counsel
MO Dept. of Health and Senior Services
04.2016 - Current
- Manages the Employee Disqualification List (EDL) program which is a list of medical providers with substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation.
Member
Birk Law Firm, L.C.
07.2010 - 04.2016
- Attorney specializing in general civil litigation.
- Roughly 75% of practice devoted to litigation.
Attorney
MO Attorney General’s Office
10.2008 - 07.2010
- Attorney in the labor law division primarily handling contested worker’s compensation cases. Litigated hundreds of contested cases in courtrooms across Missouri.
Partner
McMenamin & Verhines, LLC
06.2005 - 09.2008
- General practice of law with an emphasis in civil litigation.
Attorney
MO Public Defender’s Office
07.2004 - 06.2005
- Attorney representing indigent criminal law clients.
Attorney
Oliver, Oliver, & Waltz, P.C.
09.2002 - 07.2004
- General practice of law with an emphasis in civil defense litigation.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
University of Missouri-Columbia
01.2002
B.A. - Political Science
University of Missouri-Columbia
01.1998
Skills
- Policy interpretation
Administrative hearings
Administrative Rulemaking
- Legal research and writing
- Dispute mediation
Accomplishments
Have handled hundreds of administrative appeals within the department across multiple areas of appeal
Have conducted numerous presentations with staff attorneys and department staff on administrative law and practice
Knowledagble in the administrative rulemaking process
Have prior experience litigating civil and criminal cases in courtrooms across Missouri
Affiliations
- Missouri Bar
- Federal Bar for the Eastern District of Missouri
- St.Joseph Church, Jefferson City, Missouri
Certification
Missouri Bar
Federal Bar Eastern District of Missouri
Federal Bar Southern District of Illinois
Timeline
Hearing Officer
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
09.2021 - Current
Program Manager And Legal Counsel
MO Dept. of Health and Senior Services
04.2016 - Current
Member
Birk Law Firm, L.C.
07.2010 - 04.2016
Attorney
MO Attorney General’s Office
10.2008 - 07.2010
Partner
McMenamin & Verhines, LLC
06.2005 - 09.2008
Attorney
MO Public Defender’s Office
07.2004 - 06.2005
Attorney
Oliver, Oliver, & Waltz, P.C.
09.2002 - 07.2004
B.A. - Political Science
University of Missouri-Columbia
Juris Doctorate -
University of Missouri-Columbia
Key Qualifications
I have relevant experience in civil and criminal litigation and the accompanying legal research and writing that is paramount to success in these areas.