John Gabriel Coggiola
Columbia,SC
Summary
Accomplished Attorney offering 15-year record of representing both employers/insurance companies and injured workers in workers' compensation matters before the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission. Extensive experience in handling appellate matters, including drafting legal briefs and participating in oral arguments before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of South Carolina. Certified South Carolina Circuit Court Mediator, with proven history of successfully helping parties negotiate complex workers' compensation cases to resolution. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney
Marc Brown Law Firm
01.2024 - Current
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
- Developed legal strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Participated in and conducted mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Extensive trial experience representing injured workers in workers compensation matters.
Attorney
Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley
09.2009 - 12.2023
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
- Developed legal strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Participated in and conducted mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Extensive trial experience representing employers and insurance companies in workers compensation matters.
- Drafted appellate briefs and participated in multiple oral arguments before South Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of South Carolina.
Attorney
S.C. Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Investigated and prosecuted cases against licensees ofthe South Carolina Nursing Board and Contractor's Licensing Board for complaints involving a possible violation of a professional or occupational practice act.
Judicial Law Clerk
Hon. Matthew J. Perry, US. Federal District Judge
09.2007 - 08.2009
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and reliability, frequently entrusted with sensitive information and high-stakes assignments.
- Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
- Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility.
- Prepared bench memoranda and bench briefs for judges on various legal issues.
Attorney
McAngus, Goudelock & Courie
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
- Developed legal strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Extensive trial experience representing employers and insurance companies in workers compensation matters.
Education
J.D. - Juris Doctor
University of South Carolina School of Law
Columbia05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12.2001
Skills
- Case Management
- Trial Experience
- Certified Mediator
- Appellate Advocacy
- Legal Research
- In-Depth Knowledge of Court Rules and Regulations
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Analysis
- Settlement Negotiation
- Client Counseling
Certification
Certified South Carolina Circuit Court Mediator
Timeline
Attorney
Marc Brown Law Firm
01.2024 - Current
Attorney
S.C. Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
01.2020 - 01.2021
Attorney
Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley
09.2009 - 12.2023
Judicial Law Clerk
Hon. Matthew J. Perry, US. Federal District Judge
09.2007 - 08.2009
Attorney
McAngus, Goudelock & Courie
08.2005 - 09.2007
J.D. - Juris Doctor
University of South Carolina School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Certified South Carolina Circuit Court Mediator
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