LaToya Fields
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced Partner with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Specialize in legal research, case analysis, and client representation with adeptness in negotiation, strategic planning, and critical thinking. Showcased ability to drive success through operational efficiencies and process improvements. Skilled at fostering an engaging learning environment for our employees to promote their growth within the firm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner
Fields Law, P.A.
Jacksonville , FL
08.2022 - Current
- Manage daily operations of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and customer service.
- Participating in high-level firm decisions regarding hiring, setting policies, and determining the overall direction of the firm.
- Provide guidance and support to staff members to help develop their skills and advance their career.
- Handle personal injury files from start to finish.
- Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and depositions.
- Evaluate personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective and current clients accordingly.
- Review and modify demand letters, motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Associate Attorney
Farah & Farah
Jacksonville , FL
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Handles 125+ caseload.
- Negotiated settlements between parties involved in disputes.
- Analyze legal investigative findings and develop strong argument strategies.
- Advised clients about their rights under existing laws pertaining to personal injury in Florida.
Associate Attorney
Morgan & Morgan
Jacksonville , FL
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed a group of case managers in the Premises Vetting Department.
- Drafted and reviewed pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for court filings.
- Prepared litigation strategies for clients in civil law cases.
- Conducted legal research on various topics related to civil law.
Litigation Attorney
Esquire Litigation Group
Jacksonville, FL
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared pleadings and motions for filing with state and federal courts.
- Drafted discovery requests and responses related to document production, interrogatories, and depositions.
- Researched laws using online databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
Education
J.D. -
Florida A&M University College of Law
Orlando, FL05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2017
Skills
- Individual and group instruction
- Analytical skills
- Discussion facilitation
- Mentoring proficiency
- Legal research and writing
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Interpreting both state and federal laws
Accomplishments
- Florida Black Expo's Top 20 Under 40 (2023)
- The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (2024)
Certification
- The Florida Bar (2020)
Timeline
Partner
Fields Law, P.A.
08.2022 - Current
Associate Attorney
Farah & Farah
07.2021 - 08.2022
Associate Attorney
Morgan & Morgan
01.2021 - 07.2021
Litigation Attorney
Esquire Litigation Group
08.2020 - 01.2021
- The Florida Bar (2020)
J.D. -
Florida A&M University College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
University of Central Florida
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