Dewey Carson White
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Experienced legal professional with expertise in legal research, adept at gathering and analyzing information for trial, advisory, and compliance matters. Skilled in providing well-founded legal advice through meticulous analysis and interpretation of laws, regulations, and precedents. Demonstrates a talent for simplifying complex legal concepts for clients and colleagues. Known for a detail-oriented approach to document review, contract drafting, and legal analysis, effectively identifying risks and mitigating liabilities. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, delivering high-quality work independently and efficiently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Attorney
Gwynn, Edwards & Getter, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Identifying and assessing legal risks associated with real estate transactions, land development, and business matters and advising clients on potential liabilities to minimize risk and maximize benefit
- Draft commercial real estate and business formation documents, including purchase contracts, lease agreements, and corporate resolutions.
- Provide legal advice to clients on rules and disclosures related to affiliates business models, including mortgage and title, and facilitating transactions between parties.
- Review legal documents and negotiate with outside counsel to assist clients in developing strategies favorable to clients interest.
- Performed 30+ Residential and Commercial Real Estate Closings for diverse clientele and tailor experience to maintain client satisfaction
Senior Associate Attorney
Hankin & Pack, PLLC
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed satellite office with minimal oversight, effectively overseeing operations with minimal supervision
- Conduct comprehensive review of all legal closing documents to ensure files are clear to fund and record
- Orchestrated workload equivalent to 15% of firm's overall traffic, with 2% of main office size.
- Consistently performed 20+ closings per week, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
- Conducted meticulous reviews of 50+ settlement statements on weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Identified potential legal issues by conducting comprehensive due diligence on business transactions and investments
Real Estate Attorney
Capital Center, LLC
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Research and documented processes to ensure compliance with Lending and Realty laws and regulations
- Assumed role of on-site manager in satellite office, overseeing team of 5 recent college graduates
- Performed detailed reviews of 40+ Loan Packages per week, ensuring adherence to compliance standards
- Researched various complex and novel legal matters on behalf of in-house counsel, such as state specific laws concerning realty, lending, and employment.
- Provided guidance and support to loan production, closing staff, realty team, and management as legal advisor
- Headed training and mentoring junior attorneys and administrative staff.
Assistant District Attorney
State of North Carolina
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Extensive courtroom experience, successfully arguing hundreds of trials before judges and managing large caseload
- Developed procedures for entire District Court, streamlining processes to manage substantial caseloads effectively
- Cultivated effective working relationships with opposing counsel, clerks, judges, and law enforcement personnel
- Skillfully negotiated thousands of plea agreements with opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes
- Supervised junior prosecutors providing guidance and oversight to ensure effective case management.
Solo Practitioner
Attorney at Law
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Processed large variety of legal matters to completion, such as drafting wills and real estate agreements, traffic court resolutions, small claim disputes, name changes, and general legal advice for clients.
Education
J.D. -
Washington And Lee School of Law
Lexington, VA01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC01.1988
Certification
NC State Bar # 48152
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Gwynn, Edwards & Getter, PA
07.2023 - Current
Senior Associate Attorney
Hankin & Pack, PLLC
07.2022 - 07.2023
Real Estate Attorney
Capital Center, LLC
01.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant District Attorney
State of North Carolina
04.2019 - 01.2021
Solo Practitioner
Attorney at Law
07.2016 - 04.2019
J.D. -
Washington And Lee School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Carolina State University
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