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Jonathan Tuttle

Summary

Experienced with managing civil litigation cases from inception to resolution. Utilizes strong analytical skills to formulate effective legal strategies. Track record of achieving favorable settlements and courtroom outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner

TEWS, THEISEN & TUTTLE
09.2012 - Current
  • Maintained a diverse practice of civil litigation cases including personal injury, workers' compensation, insurance matters, will and trust litigation, TROs and injunctions, declaratory judgment actions, and contract disputes.
  • Presented compelling arguments during trial and arbitration.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings and other legal documents in court proceedings.
  • Drafted and argued motions.
  • Conducted thorough legal research using Lexis and Westlaw.
  • Prepared clients for depositions and trial testimony.
  • Managed complex caseloads and prioritized tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Negotiated numerous settlements directly with opposing counsel.

Associate Attorney

BERNARD R. NEVORAL AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.
03.2008 - 09.2012
  • Represented clients in tort and workers' compensaton cases.
  • Second chair in numerous trials.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings and other legal documents.
  • Conducted legal research using Westlaw and Lexis.
  • Reviewed and analyzed pertinent law and legal precedents.
  • Wrote and filed motions and briefs for each case.
  • Managed a large caseload, and prioritized tasks to meet deadlines.

Law School Internship

WASHTENAW COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENDER
05.2007 - 09.2007
  • Represented clients in numerous hearings and trials.
  • Conducted thorough legal research for case preparation.
  • Developed strategies and arguments for hearings and trials.

Undergraduate Internship

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WICHITA COUNTY
08.2002 - 12.2002
  • Researched federal and state legislation.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases.
  • Drafted legal memorandums.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and preparing legal documents.

Education

J.D. -

Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, MI
09-2007

Bachelor of Science -

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
12-2002

Skills

  • Litigation
  • Case management
  • Trial experience
  • Oral argument
  • Legal writing and research
  • Proficient in Lexis and Westlaw
  • Court preparation
  • Court procedures
  • Discovery
  • Depositions

BAR ADMISSIONS

State of Illinois

May 2013


Northern District of Illinois

General Bar

June 2013

Timeline

Partner

TEWS, THEISEN & TUTTLE
09.2012 - Current

Associate Attorney

BERNARD R. NEVORAL AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.
03.2008 - 09.2012

Law School Internship

WASHTENAW COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENDER
05.2007 - 09.2007

Undergraduate Internship

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WICHITA COUNTY
08.2002 - 12.2002

J.D. -

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Bachelor of Science -

Midwestern State University

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