Laura Achord
Calhoun,LA
Summary
Accomplished attorney with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and arguing motions and appeals. Well-versed in principles of insurance defense, medical malpractice, health care, tax sales, estate planning, and probate. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Breazeale, Sachse, & Wilson, LLP
02.2018 - Current
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
Attorney
Hayes, Harkey, Smith, & Cascio, LLP
08.2004 - 02.2018
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
Education
J.D. -
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Mississippi
University, MS12.1998
Skills
- Case Management
- Trial experience
- Oral debate
- Legal writing
- Document Review
- Court Procedures
- Legal Research
- Estate Planning
- Litigation
- Legal Brief Preparation
- Legal Research and Review
- Hearings and Depositions
Additional Information
Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
Fourth Judicial District Bar Association
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Louisiana Hospital Association
Defense Research Institute
NELA Bar Foundation - Board Member
Timeline
Attorney
Breazeale, Sachse, & Wilson, LLP
02.2018 - Current
Attorney
Hayes, Harkey, Smith, & Cascio, LLP
08.2004 - 02.2018
J.D. -
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Mississippi
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