Farimah Erlandson
Burlingame,CA
Summary
Accomplished California-licensed attorney with superior research and writing skills. Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills. Experienced in independently managing cases to completion and working closely with clients. Has knowledge of Santa Clara County Local Rules, Santa Cruz County Local Rules, Alameda County Local Rules, and California Rules of Court.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Private Defenders Panel
12.2002
- Researched and compiled information regarding special circumstance cases in San Mateo County
- Created database for the Private Defenders Panel of special circumstances cases.
Family Law Attorney
Viola Law Firm
03.2021 - Current
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
Family Law Attorney
Erlandson Family Law, Self
06.2012 - 03.2021
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
Adjunct Professor
Golden Gate University
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught Advanced Externship courses, providing instruction to up to 10 law school students.
Family Law Attorney
Hersh Family Law Practice
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
Family Law Attorney
Law Office of Daniel Jensen, PC
06.2004 - 06.2008
- Conduct discovery including interrogatories, document requests, and depositions
- Appear in court and manage trial preparation for a substantial caseload in family law matters
- Argued motions on child support, spousal support, custody and visitation
- Second chair on family law trials
- Interact with clients and opposing counsel
- Research and draft trial briefs, declarations, and motions on issues such as child support, spousal support
- Successfully intervened to conclude long-pending cases.
Certified Legal Intern
Criminal Law Clinic, USF, School of Law
08.2001 - 01.2002
- Drafted memoranda regarding progress of case
- Handled court proceedings from arraignment to verdict of case
- Also conducted initial client interviews
- Conducted pre-trial negotiations with district attorney
- Represented clients for the San Francisco Public Defender’s office
- Participated in investigation activities and directed the work of investigators
- Provided guidance for obtaining evidence.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of San Francisco, School of Law
San Francisco, CA05.2002
Bachelor of Arts -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01.1998
Skills
- Legal Writing
- Efficient Researcher
- Court Procedures
- Contract Negotiation
- Family Law
- Client Representation
- Legal Compliance
- Trial Experience
- Settlement Negotiation
- Case File Management
Languages
Fluent in Farsi.
Timeline
Family Law Attorney
Viola Law Firm
03.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Golden Gate University
09.2016 - 09.2019
Family Law Attorney
Erlandson Family Law, Self
06.2012 - 03.2021
Family Law Attorney
Hersh Family Law Practice
03.2008 - 04.2010
Family Law Attorney
Law Office of Daniel Jensen, PC
06.2004 - 06.2008
Intern
Private Defenders Panel
12.2002
Certified Legal Intern
Criminal Law Clinic, USF, School of Law
08.2001 - 01.2002
Juris Doctor -
University of San Francisco, School of Law
Bachelor of Arts -
San Jose State University
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