Courtnie Copeland
Riviera Beach,FL
Summary
Astute and tenacious Attorney that provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of dependency law, tax resolution, civil litigation, and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Regional Counsel
Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
08.2020 - Current
- Provided legal representation to indigent parents in the juvenile dependency court system, including defending parents in shelter hearings to prevent the removal of their children, handling contested trials and evidentiary hearings, reviewing medical records, consultation with expert witnesses on the behalf of parents, preparing parents for reunification, defending clients in Termination of Parental Rights proceedings, and drafting and negotiating timesharing agreements between parents.
Injunction for Protection Attorney
Women in Distress of Broward County
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Provide legal representation and advice to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking in obtaining Injunctions for Protection, which includes litigating contested child custody and child support issues during hearings in front of family law and domestic violence judges and providing safety planning for survivors.
Tax Resolution Attorney
Levy & Associates, Inc.
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Communicated with federal and state tax agencies to obtain the best resolution for clients; assisted clients with wage/bank levies releases; negotiated offers to settle debt and installment agreements; submitted documentation to place accounts in non-collectible status; filed appeals of denied offers; initiated innocent spouse claims and submitted penalty abatement requests, while prioritizing a large volume of cases.
Foreclosure Litigation Attorney
Robertson, Anschutz & Schneid
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Represented financial institutions in contested residential mortgage foreclosure actions by attending court hearings and contested trials across the State of Florida; handling pre-litigation by propounding and responding to written discovery; filing and responding to motions; and attending depositions and hearings.
Foreclosure Litigation Attorney
Elizabeth Wellborn (Defunct)
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Represented financial institutions in contested residential mortgage foreclosure actions by attending court hearings and contested trials across the State of Florida; handling pre-litigation, including propounding and responding to written discovery; filing and responding to motions; and attending depositions and hearings.
Foreclosure Attorney
Ronald R. Wolfe and Associates (Defunct)
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Represented financial institutions in uncontested residential mortgage foreclosure actions by propounding and responding to discovery and attending hearings and uncontested trials.
Assistant Public Defender
Office of Public Defender
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Represented indigent clients accused of misdemeanor offenses by taking cases to trial, filing motions, and negotiating plea offers.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Stetson University College of Law
Gulfport, FL07.2011
B.A., Political Science - undefined
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2007
Skills
- Document Review
- Client Counseling and Compassionate Listening
- Civil Litigation and Trial Advocacy
- Legal Analysis
- Legal writing
Timeline
Assistant Regional Counsel
Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
08.2020 - Current
Injunction for Protection Attorney
Women in Distress of Broward County
10.2017 - 08.2020
Tax Resolution Attorney
Levy & Associates, Inc.
02.2016 - 10.2017
Foreclosure Litigation Attorney
Robertson, Anschutz & Schneid
10.2014 - 01.2016
Foreclosure Litigation Attorney
Elizabeth Wellborn (Defunct)
11.2013 - 05.2014
Foreclosure Attorney
Ronald R. Wolfe and Associates (Defunct)
10.2012 - 10.2013
Assistant Public Defender
Office of Public Defender
01.2012 - 10.2012
Juris Doctor -
Stetson University College of Law
B.A., Political Science - undefined
University of South Florida
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