Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in criminal law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Self-employeed
09.1997 - Current
Provided legal counsel on diverse criminal matters
Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
Assistant Solicitor
Lackawanna County Commissioners
02.2022 - 03.2024
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Coordinated discovery process to ensure accurate collection of information.
Improved efficiency in document review processes.
Assistant Solicitor
Lackawanna County Court Administration
01.2017 - 03.2022
Streamlined and coordinated the Interpreter services for Lackawanna County for reimbursement purposes.
Chief Solicitor
Lackawanna County Commissioners
01.2004 - 11.2008
Built and tailored advice and guidance for existing and new policies .
Drafted well-structured contracts and agreements that protected county interest
Led mediation efforts between disputing parties, fostering resolution without costly litigation procedures.
Oversaw legal counsel of all county departments.
Conducted thorough research to ensure accurate interpretation of laws and regulations in support of county interests.
Judicial Law Clerk
Lackawanna County
11.1998 - 01.2000
Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
Education
J.D. - Law Degree
Widener University School of Law
Harrisburg, PA
06.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Loyola College in Maryland
Baltimore
06.1994
Skills
Case Management
Trial experience
Oral debate
Legal writing
Timeline
Assistant Solicitor
Lackawanna County Commissioners
02.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Solicitor
Lackawanna County Court Administration
01.2017 - 03.2022
Chief Solicitor
Lackawanna County Commissioners
01.2004 - 11.2008
Judicial Law Clerk
Lackawanna County
11.1998 - 01.2000
Attorney
Self-employeed
09.1997 - Current
J.D. - Law Degree
Widener University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature