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Jose Couto Centeio

Cohasset,MA

Summary

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. Ambitious Partner handles multiple cases and maintains compliance with regulatory bodies. Offers strengths in partnership development and mentoring staff. Talented Partner with 30 years of industry experience. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner

Nathanson and Goldberg, P.C.
01.1998 - Current
  • Handle all phases of civil litigation, cases and landlord and tenant matters.
  • Represent institutional lenders, buyers, and sellers with their residential and commercial real estate transactions.
  • Handle all phases of commercial loan collection and personal injury.
  • Oversee performance and professional development of legal assistants.
  • Conduct residential real estate homebuyer seminars for lenders and community organizations.

Sole Proprietor

Centeio Law Offices, P.C.
05.1991 - 12.1998

Engaged in the general practice of law.

  • Conducted divorce, custody, collection and eviction trials.
  • Represented buyers, sellers and lenders with residential real estate closings.
  • Conducted residential real estate homebuyer seminars for banks, mortgage companies and community organizations.
  • Appointed as Guardian Ad Litem by Probate Court to investigate child abuse and elderly neglect cases.

Attorney

Department of Social Services, Legal Department
02.1990 - 03.1998
  • Conducted Care and Protection trials in District Courts and Rogers Hearing in Probate Courts.
  • Appointed by the General Counsel and Commissioner to serve as the S tatewide Hearing Officer in cases involving grievances against the Department.

Education

J.D. - Juris Doctor

Boston College Law School
Chestnut Hill, MA
05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tufts University
Medford, MA
05.1984

Skills

  • Litigation Management
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Commercial litigation experience
  • Legal writing
  • Litigation Experience
  • Family and Juvenile Law
  • Westlaw
  • Real Estate Law
  • Hearings and Depositions
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Effective Communication

Timeline

Partner

Nathanson and Goldberg, P.C.
01.1998 - Current

Sole Proprietor

Centeio Law Offices, P.C.
05.1991 - 12.1998

Attorney

Department of Social Services, Legal Department
02.1990 - 03.1998

J.D. - Juris Doctor

Boston College Law School

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tufts University

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