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Justin Bradford Snell

Justin Bradford Snell

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Professional Attorney offering expert legal counsel and representation. Skilled in fostering positive and trusting client relationships. Well-established knowledge of family law and over 10 years of experience in litigation and legal drafting. Adept at strategic case planning and evaluating possible scenarios and solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Law Attorney

Marble PC
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - Current
  • Advocated for clients the before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Managed caseload of 150+ cases and delegated work to support staff and attorneys.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.

Attorney

W Legal PC
Newport Beach, CA
01.2014 - 11.2021
  • Focused primarily on family law and estate planning handling caseloads of over 50 cases.
  • Successful in contested trials on the issues of property characterization & division, child custody/visitation, child support, spousal support, attorneys' fees and costs including virtual trial.
  • Handled cases from intake to settlement or trial and coordinated with staff to facilitate efficient client communication.
  • Developed procedures to streamline client intake and improve work product efficacy.

Attorney

Bailey Law Corporation
Newport Beach, CA
01.2012 - 07.2013
  • Represented clients in contract dispute and employment litigation involving multi-million dollar corporations both as plaintiff and defendant.
  • Experience in all phases of discovery including, propounding and responding to requests for written discovery, depositions, deposition preparation.
  • Drafted and responded to demurrers, motions for summary judgment, writs of attachment, and made court appearances in support/opposition of motions.

Attorney

Law Offices of J. Bradford Snell
Orange, CA
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Started firm focusing on Estate Planning and Elder Law.
  • Drafted complete estate plans for small to medium sized estates.

Intern

Renee Croce & Associates
Manhattan Beach, CA
08.2011 - 12.2011
  • Aided in fundraising efforts for local, state, and national political figures.
  • Managed databases of donors and created target lists for fundraising efforts.
  • Assisted in organizing and executing high value fundraising events for political candidates.

Chapman University School of Law United States Tax Court Clinic
Orange, CA
07.2006
  • Represented taxpayers before the IRS on issues related to their income tax.
  • Researched areas of Tax Law for Taxpayers with cases before the United States Tax Court.
  • Prepared tax returns and documents relating to settlement of tax liabilities.

Education

LL.M - Taxation

Chapman University School of Law

J.D. -

Chapman University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Chapman University

Skills

  • Experienced in all aspects of family law, such as litigation, negotiation, discovery
  • Courtroom in experiences in over 15 California counties
  • Ability to explain complex legal terms and situations to clients
  • Managed caseloads in excess of 150 cases
  • Experience with Clio Manage, Clio Grow, & Lawmatics
  • Well versed in MacOS, Adobe Acrobat, Word, and Excel

Timeline

Family Law Attorney

Marble PC
11.2021 - Current

Attorney

W Legal PC
01.2014 - 11.2021

Attorney

Bailey Law Corporation
01.2012 - 07.2013

Intern

Renee Croce & Associates
08.2011 - 12.2011

Attorney

Law Offices of J. Bradford Snell
01.2011 - 01.2012

Chapman University School of Law United States Tax Court Clinic
07.2006

LL.M - Taxation

Chapman University School of Law

J.D. -

Chapman University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Chapman University
Justin Bradford Snell