Overview
Work History
Education
Admissions
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Futhum Tewolde

Decatur,Georgia

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

General Liabilities Associate

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed a caseload of 30+ claims concerning car and trucking accidents, premises liability, day care injuries, and property management disputes.
  • Provided legal counsel to prominent transportation companies, consumer brands, insurance firms, and state government agencies.
  • Consistently filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Performed vehicle and site inspections to develop legal strategies, protect client interests, and resolve disputes.
  • Prepared and examined witnesses for over 50 depositions involving personal injury cases.
  • Researched, drafted, and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents for state and federal court.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.

Workers Compensation Attorney

Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Handled all employer defense claims involving Statutory Employer issues, work vehicle accidents, pre-existing issue claims, and claims involving Medicare set asides.
  • Managed a 20+ client caseload cases from initial client interview through case resolution for all phases including discovery, client and witness deposition, and settlement.
  • Identified insurance coverage limitations through examinations of claims documentation and related records.

Founder, C.O.O.

Sock Fancy LLC
03.2013 - 03.2020
  • Built a direct to consumer brand grossing over $30 million in sales over an 8 year period.
  • Received a Commendation from Georgia Governor Nathan Deal for business contributions to the state.
  • Negotiated terms of licensing agreements and contracted partnerships to increase business.

Legal Intern

City Of Atlanta Public Defender’s Office
09.2015 - 05.2017
  • Fully participated in court proceedings under the Georgia Supreme Court Third Year Law Student Rule.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation, and preparing digital materials.

Education

J.D. -

Mercer University, School of Law
Macon, GA
04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Pre-Law Concentration

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2014

Admissions

  • Georgia Bar Association
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District, Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District, Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, Georgia

Timeline

General Liabilities Associate

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
07.2023 - Current

Workers Compensation Attorney

Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP
03.2020 - 07.2023

Legal Intern

City Of Atlanta Public Defender’s Office
09.2015 - 05.2017

Founder, C.O.O.

Sock Fancy LLC
03.2013 - 03.2020

J.D. -

Mercer University, School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Pre-Law Concentration

Georgia State University
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