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J. Scott RUNIA

West Hollywood,USA

Summary

Dedicated attorney committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. Tirelessly advocates on behalf of clients, ensuring their interests are protected throughout the legal process. Maintains constant communication with clients to keep them informed about case progress and status. Demonstrates unwavering commitment to client success, including an instance in which I worked a 100-hour week while hospitalized for a septic infection.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Attorney

Pocrass & De Los Reyes
07.2021 - Current
  • Drafted 5 MSJ Oppositions (won 4 (including one involving a signed release); lost 1 involving trail immunity that will likely win on appeal
  • Have about $5,000,000 worth of cases to bring with me
  • Excellent research/writing skills
  • Can handle cases from inception through MILs
  • Detail Oriented
  • Able to delegate, prioritize, and manage cases based on injuries and available insurance
  • Great client communication/management skills
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Contributed to firm-wide initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and promoting a positive work environment.
  • Evaluated potential new cases by analyzing facts and applicable laws to determine the likelihood of success on the merits.
  • Established a strong reputation for thoroughness and professionalism, resulting in repeat business from satisfied clients.
  • Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
  • Streamlined internal processes by developing templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.
  • Achieved favorable outcomes for clients through skilled negotiation and effective litigation strategies.

Law Clerk

POCRASS & DE LOS REYES, LLP
11.2018 - 07.2021

- Historically contributed to settling about $4,000,000 in cases per year.

- Drafted discovery (responses and requests) for attorney review

- Drafted Complaints for Attorney Review

Law Clerk

The Law Offices of David D. Kim
01.2015 - 10.2018

- Assisted in several personal injury matters

- Assisted in a wrongful foreclosure matter with a favorable outcome

Education

J.D. - Torts, Contracts

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
12.2017

B.A. - Philosophy, Psychology

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
05.2013

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Discovery
  • Writing Skills
  • Depositions
  • Legal Drafting
  • Teaching
  • Case Management
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Research (Westlaw & Lexis)
  • Team Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Presentation Skills

Timeline

Associate Attorney

Pocrass & De Los Reyes
07.2021 - Current

Law Clerk

POCRASS & DE LOS REYES, LLP
11.2018 - 07.2021

Law Clerk

The Law Offices of David D. Kim
01.2015 - 10.2018

J.D. - Torts, Contracts

Loyola Marymount University

B.A. - Philosophy, Psychology

Loyola Marymount University
J. Scott RUNIA