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Cortney Feniello

Seattle

Summary

Legal professional prepared for role with strong background in litigation and legal research. Known for strategic thinking, effective communication, and rigorous case analysis. Consistently collaborates with teams to achieve favorable outcomes and adapts to evolving case requirements. Proven skills in drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, and providing client counsel.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Attorney

Stein, Sudweeks & Stein, PLLC

07.2020 - Current

Handling client matters with multiple defendants from initial contact through resolution
Managing client relations
Working with opposing counsel to pursue discovery through written and oral means
Taking and defending depositions of fact witness, expert witnesses, and FRCP 30(b)(6) designees
Drafting claim and litigation materials including letters, complaints, pre-trial motions, declarations, and orders
Mediating claims to reach resolution
Training new staff and attorneys

Rule 9 Law Clerk

Law Office of Alice C. Brown, GEICO Staff Counsel

01.2019 - 07.2020

Drafted and prepared pre-trial documents including answers, discovery responses, preliminary motions, dispositive motions, and motions in limine
Handled cases from opening to closing under the supervision of an attorney including discovery depositions and presenting in arbitration hearings
Engaged in ADR prior to trial
Assisted in trial preparation and prepared pocket briefing for the Court

Legal Intern

Law Offices of James M. Kristof P.S.

04.2018 - 01.2019

Drafted and prepared pre-trial documents including complaints, summons, and notices
Effectuated service through process servers and methods of alternative and constructive service
Drafted and prepared documents for default judgments including declarations, orders, and motions

Intern

The People for Lauren Dolan

08.2016 - 11.2016

Compiled and organized information from multiple databases for voter outreach
Participated in community relation events communicating candidate’s platform to constituents