Kristie Campbell Williams
Columbus,OH
Summary
Professional Attorney offering expert legal counsel and representation. Skilled in fostering positive and trusting client relationships. Well-established knowledge of family, probate, civil and criminal law and 26 years of experience in litigation and legal drafting. Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in litigation practice. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy. Accomplished Attorney offering 20 year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Strip Hoppers Leithart McGrath & Terlecky, CO, LPA
01.2008 - Current
- Drafted documents on clients' behalf by balancing objectives and legal requirements and prohibitions.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, domestic relations and criminal proceedings and appeals in state courts.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
Associate Attorney
Britt, Campbell, Nagel & Sproat
05.2003 - 12.2007
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in litigation matters to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, domestic relations and criminal proceedings and appeals in state courts
- Drafted documents on clients' behalf by balancing objectives and legal requirements and prohibitions.
Paralegal Intern
Britt, Campbell, Nagel & Sproat
02.2002 - 05.2003
- Answered client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
- Composed and edited correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction and court related documents.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for hearings / trials.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation, and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Facilitated communication in client pre-trial meetings to enhance courtroom strategies.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Certified Legal Intern
Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney
08.1997 - 02.2002
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts.
- Attended court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
- Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
- Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Education
J.D. - Law
Capital University Law School
Columbus, OH05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.1994
High School Diploma -
Dublin High School
Dublin, OH06.1990
Skills
- Document Preparation
- Family Law
- Discovery Understanding
- Evaluating Documents
- Civil Law
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Oral Arguments
- Case File Management
- Conferring with Judges
- Argument Writing
- Court Hearings
- Settlement Structures
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Motions Drafting
- Time Management
- Cross Examination
- Criminal Defense
- Reading Comprehension
- Legal Compliance
- Motion Preparation
- Case Research
- Preparing Memoranda
- Client Advising
- Case Interpretation
- Document Filing
- Lexus Advance Expertise
- Family and Juvenile Law
- Legal Writing
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Witness Presentation
- Jury Instructions
- Client Representation
- Preparation of Pleadings
- Courtroom Procedures
- Negotiation
- Exceptional Attention to Detail
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Strip Hoppers Leithart McGrath & Terlecky, CO, LPA
01.2008 - Current
Associate Attorney
Britt, Campbell, Nagel & Sproat
05.2003 - 12.2007
Paralegal Intern
Britt, Campbell, Nagel & Sproat
02.2002 - 05.2003
Certified Legal Intern
Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney
08.1997 - 02.2002
J.D. - Law
Capital University Law School
Bachelor of Arts - English
The Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Dublin High School
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