Jacquelin Kramer
NEW CANEY,TX
Summary
Extensive education and experience Jacquelin Kramer Attorney At Law, adept at legal drafting and client representation. Proven track record in negotiating favorable settlements and advocating for clients' interests. Skilled in building trust and relationships while ensuring adherence to ethical standards, resulting in high client satisfaction and successful case favorable outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney
Jacquelin Kramer Attorney At Law
06.2023 - Current
- Advised clients on legal rights and obligations in various practice areas.
- Established strong relationships with clients through effective communication and support.
- Advocated for client interests while ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulations.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Advised clients on consumer law, real property issues and HOA, health care and employment law issues.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cypress Creek Psychiatric Hospital
11.2008 - 04.2015
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in high-stress situations.
- Educated patients and families on mental health management and coping mechanisms.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and progress.
- Oversaw nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
- Streamlined documentation processes to maintain accurate patient records while maximizing time spent on direct care activities.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
Attorney
Jacquelin Kramer Attorney At Law
11.1994 - 06.2009
- Represented clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings effectively.
- Drafted legal documents, including motions, briefs, and contracts with precision.
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence supporting client claims.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Participated in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, pre-trial hearings, temporary hearings for child support, temporary hearings child custody, motion for child support hearings.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings in state and the Southern District of Texas Houston Division of the United States District Court House, Bankrupcty Chapter 7 cases.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and pre-trials hearings that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Conducted thorough due diligence investigations to uncover critical information pertinent to clients'' legal matters.
- Interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence for trial, and preserving evidence.
- Protecting clients best interests and confidential information from opposing counsel.
- Working with opposing counsel and the court to reach an amicable and equitable agreements by mediation.
- Building trust with clients by honestly, providing timely updates of case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Negotiated favorable settlements, minimizing litigation costs and time spend in court.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for precision, preventing potential legal vulnerabilities.
- Improved client satisfaction with detailed and clear communication of legal processes and expectations.
- Conducted mediation and arbitration sessions, resolving disputes without need for costly litigation.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Wrote Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions.
- Advised clients on legal rights and obligations in various practice areas.
- Established strong relationships with clients through effective communication and support.
- Advocated for client interests while ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulations.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2008
J.D. - Law
University of Houston Law Center
Houston Texas12-1993
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Business Administration
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ07-1987
Skills
- Document review
- Court procedures
- Document filing
- Ethics and professionalism
- Reviewing documents
- Legal drafting
- Legal advisory
- Family law
- Court preparation
- Contract negotiation
- Settlement negotiation
- Document preparation
- Client counseling
- Criminal defense
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Negotiation
- Criminal law
- Criminal investigations
- Real estate law
- Client representation
Affiliations
Member of the State Bar of Texas
Member of the State Bar of Texas Real Estate and Trust section
Past member of the Houston Voluntary Lawyers Program representing the underrepresented Texas population.
Certification
Licensed Attorney State Bar of Texas
Texas Real Estate License Agent
Timeline
Attorney
Jacquelin Kramer Attorney At Law
06.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cypress Creek Psychiatric Hospital
11.2008 - 04.2015
Attorney
Jacquelin Kramer Attorney At Law
11.1994 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Texas Woman's University
J.D. - Law
University of Houston Law Center
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Business Administration
Northern Arizona University