Laura Marie Camden
Richmond,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable & professional Attorney with a passion and dedication to providing exceptional legal counsel. A strong leader and public speaker who works well under pressure and understands the complexities of the legal system. Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time. Skilled in building trusting client relationships and fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Trial Attorney
Friedman, Framme & Thrush
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Knowledgeable & professional Attorney with a passion and dedication to providing exceptional legal counsel
- A strong leader and public speaker who works well under pressure and understands the complexities of the legal system
- Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time
- Skilled in building trusting client relationships and fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues
- Trial Attorney, specializing in Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation
- Analyzed case information to understand personal injury allegations
- Educated clients about personal injury law concepts and explained to clients about probable outcomes of the cases
- Managed a case load of over one hundred combined pre-suit and litigation cases per month
- Earned more than 1.7 million in total settlement fees and $544,978 in Firm fees
- Drafted and responded to pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal research, and other written materials
- Knowledgeable & professional Attorney with a passion and dedication to providing exceptional legal counsel
- A strong leader and public speaker who works well under pressure and understands the complexities of the legal system
- Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time
- Skilled in building trusting client relationships and fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues
Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Trial Attorney
Christina Pendleton & Associates
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Analyzed elements of civil litigation and subrogation, including information gathering and presentation, by assisting in forming written and oral arguments, attending settlement conferences, motions hearings, and other courtroom proceedings/procedures
- Established law firm library database accuracy by maintaining legal records to manage and update research to advance expertise and to best advise and advocate for clients
- Developed polished legal documents, including amending existing language of complaints and interrogatories as well as preparing and reviewing motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings
Associate Research Attorney
Law Office of Chaplin & Gonet
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Researched black letter law and other legal authorities, comparing client fact patterns and outcomes to those of precedential cases
- Delivered detailed analysis of applicable case law and research to assigning attorney
- Aided in trial preparation through client and investigator interviews to prepare for in-court testimony and cross-examination
- Attended court proceedings and interprofessional staff meetings
Legal Intern
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Served as liaison between Prosecuting attorney and victims/witnesses by procedure
- Briefed victims/witnesses of the judicial process, prisoner status, and assisted in obtaining restitution in criminal cases
- Referred victims/witnesses to resources and local services available
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate support resources for victims of crime
- Successfully completed Virginia Basic Victim Assistance Academy Curriculum and attended National Training Institute for the National Center for Victims of Crime
Assistant Director
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted forensic social work interviews through use of a Bio-Psycho-Social methodology and approach to present final and persuasive writing to the court through mitigation reports
- These reports assisted in obtaining favorable dispositions and aided in post-release planning and impact sentencing for clients
Forensic Social Worker & Mitigation Specialist
Office Of The Public Defender
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Engaged in complex criminal defense litigation and client advocacy under Virginia Criminal Law statutes
- Prepared for and handled over 30 revocation hearings, bond hearings, trials, plea bargains, appeals, and post-conviction programs
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues regarding subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for trial
Student Attorney
Public Defender's Office
05.2019 - 07.2019
Anger Management Instructor
Pamunkey Regional Jail
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Developed Anger Management curriculum to educate inmate population on suitable outlets for anger/aggression and encouraged proactive behavior modification through positive reinforcement strategies
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral therapies and approaches into daily classroom practices, resulting in promoted physical, mental, and social reformation
Education
Juris Doctor -
Regent University, School of Law
Virginia Beach, VA05.2020
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work (Families And Children Specialization)
University Of Maryland
Baltimore, MD07.2015
BSW - Micro Specialization
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2014
Skills
- Strong Negotiation and Mediation Skills
- Excellent Oral and written communication
- Knowledge of Substantive Law and Legal Procedure
- Superior Analytical and Logical Reasoning skills
- Proficient in Legal Research and Writing
- Criminal defense
- Oral debate
Affiliations
- Fraternity Member, Phi Alpha Delta, Washington Chapter (2019 induction)
- Membership, National Association of Social Workers
- American Bar Association (ABA)
Licensures
Licensed Attorney, Virginia State Bar, 01/06/21
Timeline
Trial Attorney
Friedman, Framme & Thrush
10.2022 - Current
Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Trial Attorney
Christina Pendleton & Associates
02.2021 - 07.2022
Student Attorney
Public Defender's Office
05.2019 - 07.2019
Associate Research Attorney
Law Office of Chaplin & Gonet
07.2018 - 11.2020
Legal Intern
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
05.2018 - 08.2018
Assistant Director
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
02.2016 - 07.2017
Anger Management Instructor
Pamunkey Regional Jail
11.2015 - 01.2016
Forensic Social Worker & Mitigation Specialist
Office Of The Public Defender
09.2014 - 04.2015
Juris Doctor -
Regent University, School of Law
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work (Families And Children Specialization)
University Of Maryland
BSW - Micro Specialization
James Madison University
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