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Dena Kline

Ocala,FL

Summary

Diligent and hard-working litigation professional with both attorney and paralegal experience who consistently takes initiative and delivers creative solutions to achieve positive results for clients. An effective communicator, legal researcher and a prolific writer. Thrives in a dynamic and collaborative work environment, possesses an unyielding work-ethic, passion and skill, while bringing a positive attitude to the organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Litigation Attorney

Steven Gillman, P.C.
01.2018 - Current
  • Represented and advised clients in matters involving civil litigation with an emphasis in personal injury including motor vehicle accidents and premises liability claims in state and federal Courts
  • Assigned primary and sole responsibility for a large caseload of actively litigated cases
  • Propounded and responded to written discovery, took and defended depositions of party witnesses.
  • Oral advocacy and courtroom experience -appeared for status conferences and settlement conferences, oral arguments, discovery motions and participated in negotiations for settlement prior to trial
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes
  • Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
  • Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments
  • Participated in arbitration hearings leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures
  • Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel

Associate Litigation Attorney

McLaughlin and Lauricella
01.2017 - 12.2017


  • Oral advocacy and courtroom experience -appeared for status conferences and settlement conferences, oral arguments and discovery motions in personal injury cases involving medical malpractice, sexual abuse, motor vehicle accidents and premises liability
  • Conducted legal research
  • Drafted memoranda and reviewed legal briefs.
  • Collaborated with senior attorneys to develop trial strategies
  • Drafted persuasive motions that led to favorable rulings for our clients during pretrial proceedings.
  • Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and delivery of required documentation.
  • Assisted with discovery efforts by gathering evidence, organizing documentation, and coordinating witness interviews for smoother litigation processes.
  • Attended client depositions
  • Performed client intakes and evaluated cases for acceptance/rejection

Paralegal and Attorney (Dual Role)

Kline and Specter
03.2015 - 01.2016
  • Conducted legal research for catastrophic personal injury litigation cases
  • Drafted memoranda and reviewed legal briefs.
  • Collaborated with senior attorneys to develop trial strategies,
  • Drafted persuasive motions that led to favorable rulings for our clients during pretrial proceedings.
  • Enhanced communication between attorneys and clients by acting as a liaison, providing regular updates on case progress.
  • Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and delivery of required documentation.
  • Assisted with discovery efforts by gathering evidence, organizing documentation, and coordinating witness interviews for smoother litigation processes.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide senior attorneys with relevant material for cases.
  • Prepared case recapitulation documents
  • Attended Court hearings including participating in oral arguments
  • Attended client depositions

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Steven Gillman, P.C.
02.2010 - 12.2014
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Performed all case filings for firm

Document Review Attorney

Tower Legal Solutions
03.2008 - 11.2008
  • Maximized accuracy in coding decisions by collaborating closely with project managers and senior attorneys.
  • Reviewed documents dealing with various class action litigations and governmental investigations including, securities litigation and pharmaceutical litigation

Education

Juris Doctor -

Widener University School of Law
Wilmington, DE
12.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
12.2002

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
01.1994

Skills

  • Experienced Personal Injury and Catastrophic Injury Litigation Attorney and Paralegal
  • Superior Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Extensive: Legal Research and Writing Experience
  • Legal Analysis
  • Motion Practice
  • Drafting Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, Briefs, Memorandums of Law
  • Courtroom Experience
  • Depositions
  • Client Counseling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail

Certification


  • Pennsylvania State Bar - No. 206581
  • New Jersey State Bar- 042972007
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Timeline

Associate Litigation Attorney

Steven Gillman, P.C.
01.2018 - Current

Associate Litigation Attorney

McLaughlin and Lauricella
01.2017 - 12.2017

Paralegal and Attorney (Dual Role)

Kline and Specter
03.2015 - 01.2016

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Steven Gillman, P.C.
02.2010 - 12.2014

Document Review Attorney

Tower Legal Solutions
03.2008 - 11.2008

Juris Doctor -

Widener University School of Law

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Community College of Philadelphia

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Temple University

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