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Luis Duenas

Northridge,CA

Summary

Dedicated and personable attorney with law firm and in-house legal experience. Looking to contribute to a law firm or organization that can provide an opportunity for continued professional growth and learning. Seeking a position utilizing my skills in the practice of law in the area of general civil litigation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Law and Motion Attorney

Dennis P. Block & Associates
11.2023 - Current
  • Prepared various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence;
  • Drafted various motions and oppositions; including, but not limited to: anti-slapp, motions for summary judgment, discovery motions, pre-trial motions;
  • High volume legal writing in the context of unlawful detainer and civil litigation;
  • Performed legal research to identify legal issues and laws.

Attorney/In-House Counsel

Persolve Legal Group, LLP
08.2021 - 11.2023
  • Returned at the company's request; assisted new attorneys that were onboarded;
  • Civil limited trial experience;
  • Both plaintiff's and defense side legal experience;
  • Law and motion experience, won $29,000 for the firm on a motion for reconsideration;
  • Experience in both state and federal court;
  • Appellate experience, drafted respondent's briefs in civil limited appeal matters;
  • Daily duties included various aspects of litigation, primarily focused on the firms/company's trial report to ensure pre-trial documents were timely across various counties;
  • Responsibilities included responding to discovery, opposing motions, reviewed discovery responses for Code compliance, legal research, and supported the General Counsel;
  • Experience negotiating and settling files with opposing counsel.

Associate Attorney

Tharpe & Howell
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Legal research;
  • Legal drafting including, but not limited to, discovery responses, notice of removals, Rule 26 reports, deposition notices, mediation briefs and motions such as motions to compel (discovery responses);
  • Drafted deposition and medical record summaries as well;
  • 150 hours a month billing requirement.

Attorney/In-House Counsel

Persolve Legal Group, LLP
03.2017 - 04.2021
  • In-house attorney specializing in creditor's rights, representing business and consumer creditors, asset purchasers;
  • Both plaintiff's and defense side legal experience;
  • Law and motion experience, won $29,000 for firm on a Motion for Reconsideration;
  • Experience in both state and federal court;
  • Appellate experience, drafted respondent's briefs in civil limited appeal matters;
  • Daily duties included various aspects of litigation, primarily focused on the company's trial report to ensure pre-trial documents were timely across various counties;
  • Responsibilities included responding to discovery, opposing motions, reviewed discovery responses for Code compliance, legal research, and provided supported General Counsel;
  • Experience negotiating and settling files with opposing counsel.

Attorney

Lalezary Law Firm, LLP, Beverly
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • 'Firm specializing in plaintiff's side personal injury;
  • Duties included overseeing the firms litigation calendar, covering court hearings, preparing and defending clients for depositions, including bilingual Spanish clients;
  • Drafted demand letters; drafted demand letter wherein insurance company tendered $100,000.00 after initially denying liability;
  • Negotiated with adjusters on a daily basis, provided direction to support staff (case managers), communicated daily with managing partners;
  • Met all court, statute of limitations and tort claim deadlines while managed the firm's litigation calendar.

Associate Attorney

Law Office of Robert Starr, APC
09.2011 - 06.2016
  • Firm specializing in consumer warranty, personal injury, employment (wage and hour), including class actions and well as other areas (family law, criminal - traffic/DUI)
  • Defended 100+ depositions which involving consumer warranty, personal injury and employment cases;
  • Extensive courtroom experience covering various types of hearings (CMC, OSC, ex-parte, settlement, criminal arrangements, restraining order trial/hearings, family law hearings, judgement debtor exams, etc.);
  • Worked with the firm's senior attorney assisting with drafting discovery responses, law and motion, and other assignments as needed.

Education

J.D. -

Loyola Law School
Los Angeles
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University Of California
Los Angeles, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Civil limited trial experience
  • High-volume litigation in Creditor's Rights context
  • Law and Motion
  • Able to work independently
  • Mediation, settlement conference and deposition experience
  • Disciplined, punctual and deadline oriented

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Law and Motion Attorney

Dennis P. Block & Associates
11.2023 - Current

Attorney/In-House Counsel

Persolve Legal Group, LLP
08.2021 - 11.2023

Associate Attorney

Tharpe & Howell
04.2021 - 08.2021

Attorney/In-House Counsel

Persolve Legal Group, LLP
03.2017 - 04.2021

Attorney

Lalezary Law Firm, LLP, Beverly
06.2016 - 11.2016

Associate Attorney

Law Office of Robert Starr, APC
09.2011 - 06.2016

J.D. -

Loyola Law School

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University Of California
Luis Duenas