KATHLEEN T. HARRIS

Defending the City of Lakeland Sheriff's Department and the Polk County Police Department for alleged misconduct and personal injuries related to automobile accidents and slip and falls.

• Prepare Answers, Motions, Notices and discovery materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules.
• Manage demanding calendars and deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
• Maintain busy calendars of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
• Ensured accurate billing by diligently tracking billable hours.
• Organize and maintain electronic files and case management database.
• Managed case files and maintained accurate records for multiple litigation matters simultaneously.
• Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.

December 2019 to July 2022: Paralegal – Probate, Family Law and Estate Planning:

Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine Probate, Family Law and Estate Planning legal documents.

Probate Cases:

• Drafted Petitions for Administration (Formal & Summary) with Certified copy of Death Certificate and Last Will and Testament to appoint Personal Representative.
• Oath of Personal Representative.
• Notice to Creditors.
• Waiver of Accounting.

Family Cases:

• Supported clients through emotional and difficult divorces, child custody, child support, injunction orders, guardianships, paternity determinations and adoptions.

Estate Planning:

• Prepared Last Will and Testaments, Designation of Healthcare Surrogates, Deeds, Durable Power of Attorney and Separate Writing Memorandums.
• Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation for ongoing cases, enhancing communication processes.

• Paralegal – Personal Injury and Workers Compensation. Sole Practitioner.
• Demonstrated adaptability by successfully handling a diverse range of workers' compensation and personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and medical malpractice claims.
• Reviewed medical records to identify pertinent information, summarizing findings for demand letters, attorney's review and case development.
• Coordinated communication between clients and attorneys, facilitating timely updates and responses throughout case progression.
• Assisted in trial preparation by compiling evidence and organizing exhibits for presentation in court.
• Expedited negotiations with insurance adjusters for fair compensation, leading to higher client satisfaction rates.
• Heavy dictation and scheduling.

Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.

• Improved communication between attorney and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
• Drafted legal correspondence, ensuring clarity and compliance with regulations.
• Reviewed contracts and agreements for potential issues, contributing to risk mitigation strategies.
• Accurately maintained attorney's calendar and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Heavy dictation.
• Managed case files and documents to ensure compliance with legal standards.

Plaintiff Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Business Litigation.

Ability to maintain cases from inception through trial. Mr. Weiss is a sole practitioner who represents a variety of cases such as commercial business litigation, personal injury and medical malpractice. Assisted with preparing all correspondence, and legal documents including, summonses & complaints, motions, notices, medical timelines, mediation summaries, and trial exhibits. Heavy dictation and scheduling