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John Ellsworth

John Ellsworth

lawyer, writer
Spokane,Washington

Summary

Persuasive expert analyzes complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics. Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Writer

Ellsworth Publishing LLC
01.2014 - Current
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Carefully documented technical workflows in private wiki for education of newly hired employees.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Tax Lawyer

John Ellsworth Tax Law
01.2004 - Current
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
  • Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.

Commercial Lawyer

John Ellsworth And Assoc. Attorneys
02.1994 - 01.2004
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Drafted agreements, contracts and other legal documents for [Type] company.
  • Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients.

Education

J.D. - Law

Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Greenville College
Greenville, IL

Skills

  • SEO Principles
  • Website Copy
  • Print Media
  • Promotional Planning
  • Completing Research
  • Technical Research
  • Training Documents
  • Project Requirements
  • Grammatical Skills
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • E-Commerce Design
  • Database Configuration
  • Technical Specifications

Accomplishments

  • Wrote and published two full-length books on tax law for consumers.

Timeline

Writer

Ellsworth Publishing LLC
01.2014 - Current

Tax Lawyer

John Ellsworth Tax Law
01.2004 - Current

Commercial Lawyer

John Ellsworth And Assoc. Attorneys
02.1994 - 01.2004

J.D. - Law

Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Greenville College
John Ellsworthlawyer, writer