Garrett Dudt
Bridgeville,PA
Summary
Astute Attorney with a history in providing detailed legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Tressler LLP
10.2021 - Current
- Experienced in representing insurance carriers and insureds in a wide range of insurance coverage matters involving policies such as commercial general liability policies, commercial umbrella/excess policies, professional liability policies and business owners’ policies
- Prepared coverage opinions on multiple complex insurance coverage matters
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Argued in support of motions and preliminary objections in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Provided detailed defense recommendations to insurers with exposure exceeding nine-figures
- Participated in settlement negotiation sessions on behalf of insurers securing positive outcomes under projected settlement amounts
Law Clerk
Tressler LLP
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted legal research and writing for large insurance defense claims
- Prepared memorandum that gave recommendations to a client on how to proceed with the hiring of a prospective employee with a non-compete agreement from a previous employer
- Composed brief used in the defense of client in defense of an age discrimination claim
Student Attorney
Duquesne Unemployment Compensation Clinic
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Responsible for representing clients in Unemployment Compensation Hearings
- Conducted client interviews at the Tribone Center for Legal Education prior to the hearing dates
- Used information gathered from client files and interviews to draft question for direct and cross examination.
Legal Intern
Smith Butz Attorneys at Law
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Researched answers to complex zoning questions for supervising attorneys
- Assisted in revising the existing document management policy
- Compiled portfolio for the sale of Uniontown Golf Club
- Researched Pennsylvania long arm statutes that would allow health care providers to seek debt fulfillment from direct family members of a debtor.
Legal Intern
Solar Maid
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Analyzed and revised Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement for owner’s investment of $100,000 into renewable energy start-up corporation
- Independently completed research projects on new compliance regulations in the Solar Energy marketplace
- Drafted new licensing agreement to be utilized by all 40 licensees in four countries
- Assisted the owner in forming a subsidiary company that would save larger customers upwards of $250,000 a year in energy costs by providing innovative aftermarket products that maximize solar panel efficiency
- Using Excel, SQL, and Tableau to carry out a cost/predictive analysis project on engagement agreements with larger customers.
Law Clerk
Pollock Begg
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Red lined and edited annual release of Frumkes & Vertz on Divorce Taxation
- Researched pertinent Tax Law topics for inclusion in the Divorce Taxation textbook
- Updated textbook to accommodate for changes in the tax code since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Duquesne University School of Law
Pittsburgh, PA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA05.2018
Skills
- Client Communication
- Contract drafting
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Contract Review
- Document Review
- Trial experience
- Legal Analysis
- Case analysis
Litigation Strategy
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Tressler LLP
10.2021 - Current
Legal Intern
Smith Butz Attorneys at Law
02.2020 - 05.2020
Law Clerk
Tressler LLP
08.2019 - 01.2020
Legal Intern
Solar Maid
08.2019 - 12.2019
Student Attorney
Duquesne Unemployment Compensation Clinic
08.2018 - 05.2021
Law Clerk
Pollock Begg
05.2018 - 08.2018
Juris Doctor -
Duquesne University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
Washington & Jefferson College
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