Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Joseph D Perrotta

Milton,GA

Summary

Seasoned Senior Trial Attorney with significant experience in managing complex litigation cases. Strong ability to interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for various legal proceedings. Proven track record of developing effective defense strategies and presenting strong arguments that positively influence case outcomes. Showcased leadership skills by consistently delivering high-quality work under pressure.

Certified mediator with strong conflict resolution skills and technigues.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Mediator

BAY Mediation and Arbitration
Atlanta, GA
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided successful mediation services for individuals engaged in disputes through in-person, remote, and hybrid sessions.ided mediation services to individuals involved in disputes, in-person, remote, and hybrid mediations.
  • Facilitated communication between disputing parties.
  • Assisted with developing mutual understanding and agreement between conflicting parties.
  • Certified as a mediator in 2017.

Senior Trial Attorney

Monge & Associates
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - 10.2023
  • Represented clients in state and federal courts at hearings, motions, trials and appeals.
  • Prepared pleadings, motions and other documents related to civil litigation matters.
  • Conducted legal research, analyzed case law and prepared memoranda of law for trial court proceedings.
  • Provided guidance to junior attorneys on motion practice, discovery, trial preparation and strategy.
  • Developed strategies for effective trial advocacy based on thorough review of the relevant evidence.
  • Managed all aspects of complex civil litigation from initial filing through resolution of the matter.

Senior Trial Attorney

Dodson & Associates
Alpharetta, GA
06.2001 - 12.2019

Staff Counsel for Travelers Insurance Company.

  • Represented clients in state and federal courts at hearings, motions, trials and appeals.
  • Managed all aspects of complex civil litigation from initial filing through resolution of the matter, including personal injury, premises liability, food poisoning, fire liabilty and busines disputes.
  • Conducted trials as lead counsel in multiple areas of Georgia.
  • Developed strategies for effective trial advocacy based on thorough review of the relevant evidence.
  • Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
  • Evaluated claims made by plaintiffs against corporate entities or individuals for potential liability exposure.
  • Provided guidance to junior attorneys on motion practice, discovery, trial preparation and strategy.

Trial Attorney, Partner

Northcutt, Edwards, Gordon, Perrotta & Feingold
Atlanta, Georgia
11.1998 - 05.2001
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings, and mediation sessions, effectively advocating on their behalf to achieve favorable outcomes.

Trial Attorney

Walbert & Mathis
Atlanta, GA
02.1997 - 10.1998
  • Conducted legal research and analysis of cases to determine the best course of action for clients.
  • Argued motions before court, including evidentiary hearings, dispositive motions and discovery matters.
  • Represented clients at trial proceedings including jury selection, opening statements, direct examination of witnesses, cross-examination of witnesses, closing arguments and post-trial motions.

Trial Attorney

Eichelberger & Perrotta
Atlanta, GA
06.1990 - 05.1997
  • Represented clients at trial proceedings including jury selection, opening statements, direct examination of witnesses, cross-examination of witnesses, closing arguments and post-trial motions.
  • Argued motions before court, including evidentiary hearings, dispositive motions and discovery matters.
  • Tried complex civil litigation in trial and appellate courts.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings, and mediation sessions, effectively advocating on their behalf to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Managing partner of firm from 1990-1995.

Trial Attorney

Neely & Player
Atlanta, GA
11.1987 - 05.1990
  • Represented clients at trial proceedings including jury selection, opening statements, direct examination of witnesses, cross-examination of witnesses, closing arguments and post-trial motions.
  • Collaborated with co-counsel on various aspects of litigation such as drafting pleadings or developing strategy for depositions.
  • Administered complex civil or criminal litigation in trial and appellate courts.
  • Represented plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and worker's compensation cases.

Trial Attorney

Bird & Scherffius
Atlanta, GA
05.1985 - 11.1987
  • Performed complex legal research to prepare for cases for trials and hearings.
  • Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities.
  • Developed legal strategies by analyzing case law and statutory requirements, ensuring a comprehensive approach to client representation.

Education

J.D. - Law

Emory University School of Law
Atlanta, GA
05-1985

Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science

Williams College
Williamstown, MA
05-1982

Skills

  • Significant trial experience, including trials in over sixty counties in the state of Georgia, including federal, state, and superior courts
  • Skilled at drafting legal briefs, pretrial orders, and appellate briefs in preparation for argument in state, superior, and federal court
  • Skilled at client communication with individuals, corporations, and insurance clients, as well as opposing attorneys and judges
  • Nine reported appellate decisions
  • Mentor for junior attorneys,
  • Instructor for ten years at Emory School of Law, Trial Techniques Program

Timeline

Certified Mediator

BAY Mediation and Arbitration
03.2024 - Current

Senior Trial Attorney

Monge & Associates
01.2020 - 10.2023

Senior Trial Attorney

Dodson & Associates
06.2001 - 12.2019

Trial Attorney, Partner

Northcutt, Edwards, Gordon, Perrotta & Feingold
11.1998 - 05.2001

Trial Attorney

Walbert & Mathis
02.1997 - 10.1998

Trial Attorney

Eichelberger & Perrotta
06.1990 - 05.1997

Trial Attorney

Neely & Player
11.1987 - 05.1990

Trial Attorney

Bird & Scherffius
05.1985 - 11.1987

J.D. - Law

Emory University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science

Williams College
Joseph D Perrotta