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Kristen K. Boniello

East Amherst,NY

Summary

Seasoned insurance defense attorney with 10+ years of complex litigation and legal drafting experience. Adept at establishing trust and rapport with clients through strategic communication techniques. Dedicated to delivering expert representation and counsel through comprehensive legal knowledge, analysis, and research. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in risk assessment and insurance law.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Legal Attorney

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Buffalo, NY
07.2015 - Current
  • Maintains extensive caseload of designated complex litigated matters regarding auto and property losses, including subrogation claims.
  • Acts as a Team Liaison responsible for overseeing and mentoring a team of approximately seven attorneys.
  • Manages and assists in handling all aspects of client cases from initial case evaluation through settlement/trial preparation, including meeting with clients, deposition preparation, and drafting documents such as appellate briefs, motions, pleadings, and discovery, as well as extensive legal research and analysis.
  • Advises, communicates, and confers with Claims Representatives and insured clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice.
  • Uses in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
  • Conducts risk assessments and provides actionable recommendations to clients, enhancing their understandings of potential legal exposures.

Associate

Freid & Klawon
Williamsville, NY
02.2013 - 07.2015
  • One of four associates at a general practice firm.
  • Maintained an extensive case load specializing in areas of law including, but not limited to: Real Estate; Contracts; Small Business; Estates; Matrimonial and Family Law; and Personal Injury.
  • Managed all aspects of client cases from inception through completion including: meeting one-on-one with clients; drafting pleadings, motions, and documents; legal research and analysis; appearing in court for pre-trial/status conferences, motions, hearings, etc.
  • Advised clients on intricacies of law, fostering informed understanding of legal rights and obligations.
  • Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities.
  • Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
  • Maintained loyal client base by establishing trusting alliances and fair billing practices.

Law Clerk

Freid & Klawon
Buffalo, NY
05.2011 - 02.2013
  • Drafted legal pleadings and motions.
  • Conducted extensive legal research in various areas of law including, but not limited to: criminal, tort, municipal, partnership, and family law.
  • Attended depositions and analyzed testimony and its legal significance.
  • Conducted client meetings to discuss and gather key information necessary for new client intake and litigation analysis.
  • Prepared attorney and client affidavits for submission.
  • Assisted in estate planning including the drafting and probate of wills.

Law Clerk

Massachusetts State Ethics Commission
Boston, MA
08.2010 - 12.2010
  • Conducted legal research and developed a plan to make financial disclosure reports available publicly in accordance with the Massachusetts Financial Disclosure Law.
  • Drafted well-researched motions and pleadings including Opposition to Motion for Leave to Present Additional Evidence.
  • Drafted interview outlines, interviewed witnesses, and submitted interview reports.
  • Conducted extensive legal research regarding the application of the Conflict of Interest Law.
  • Assisted legal staff with collation and organization of case documentation and administrative tasks.

Chamber Staff Intern

Honorable Donna M. Siwek
Buffalo, NY
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Conducted legal research and reviewed motion term papers.
  • Attended pre-trial conferences with the judge and the attorneys.
  • Attended multiple trials and researched issues that arose during the course of the trial.
  • Observed jury selection and worked with the judge on challenges to the panel and to individual jurors.

Special Projects / Legal Assistant

Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc
Athens, OH
04.2008 - 12.2009
  • Handled daily reconciliation of cash receipts and deposits related to product sales.
  • Management/maintenance of Windchill database which contained over 1,500 legal documents.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and summarized the company’s legal documents and contracts for processing in Windchill database to ensure regulatory compliance.

Education

Juris Doctor -

New England Law Boston
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising, Business Administration

Ohio University
Athens, OH
11.2007

Skills

  • Legal Case Management
  • Budget preparation and oversight
  • Team Liasion
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Establishing Effective Relationships
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Legal Research and Review
  • Organization and Administration
  • Supervision & Leadership

Affiliations

Current Member Erie County Bar Association; Current Member New York State Bar Association.

Timeline

Staff Legal Attorney

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
07.2015 - Current

Associate

Freid & Klawon
02.2013 - 07.2015

Law Clerk

Freid & Klawon
05.2011 - 02.2013

Law Clerk

Massachusetts State Ethics Commission
08.2010 - 12.2010

Chamber Staff Intern

Honorable Donna M. Siwek
06.2010 - 08.2010

Special Projects / Legal Assistant

Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc
04.2008 - 12.2009

Juris Doctor -

New England Law Boston

Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising, Business Administration

Ohio University

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