MARY C. GANTZOS
Monroe,USA
Summary
Confident Managing Attorney with many years of experience in a successful leadership position. Extensive knowledge of growing a firm's reputation while running its day-to-day functions and maintaining exceptional communication, punctuality, and productivity. Ready to bring outstanding levels of organization and passionate, innovative management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weekend CAFA Attorney
Gantzos Legal Services
Monroe, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Created and maintained positive relationships with clients.
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Provided legal advice on complex matters.
- Researched case law to support arguments in court proceedings.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, opinions, briefs, contracts and other legal documents.
- Represented clients in court hearings and trials before judges or juries.
- Conducted discovery activities such as document production requests and depositions.
- Analyzed factual data to determine the best course of action for each case.
- Prepared witnesses for testimony in court proceedings.
- Attended conferences with opposing counsels to discuss settlement options.
- Maintained an accurate record of all cases handled by the firm.
- Reviewed invoices from outside vendors providing services related to pending litigation.
- Supervised junior attorneys during trial preparation work.
- Performed administrative tasks such as preparing budgets or tracking expenses associated with specific cases.
Attorney-Manager
KMART
Troy, Michigan
03.2004 - 04.2005
- Responsible for gathering and centralizing all contracts from 1,500 stores nationally.
- Writing new trusts for the reformation of Kmart and Sears after bankruptcy.
- Prepared litigation strategies for clients in civil law cases.
- Conducted legal research on various topics related to civil law.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective solutions to complex legal issues.
- Attended hearings, mediations and negotiations on behalf of clients.
- Advised clients on their legal rights, obligations and liabilities under applicable laws.
Attorney
DAVID W. OLSON
Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
12.2003 - 03.2004
- Creating Contracts- writing Appellate and Supreme Court Briefs
- Drafted and reviewed pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for court filings.
- Research and writing contracts for the acquisition of large Real Estate transactions, apartments, condominiums, and large parcels of land for building
Legal Intern
COVENANT HOUSE
Detroit, Michigan
05.2001 - 11.2003
- Research and writing Memos and trial briefs for the in-house attorney
- Administered my own caseload of clients with supervision-organizing the office
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Detroit Mercy Law School
Detroit, Michigan12.2001
B.A. - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio01.1995
Skills
- Settlement Negotiation
- Legal writing
- Document Review
- Legal expertise
- Dispute Mediation
- Office Management
- Legal Analysis
- Criminal Investigations
- Oral argument
- Court Procedures
- Case Management
- Litigation Management
- Criminal Law
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Juris Doctor (JD) - Accredited Law School. JD from University of Detroit Mercy School 2001
- Bar Admission/License - State Bar Association.
Timeline
Weekend CAFA Attorney
Gantzos Legal Services
09.2022 - Current
Attorney-Manager
KMART
03.2004 - 04.2005
Attorney
DAVID W. OLSON
12.2003 - 03.2004
Legal Intern
COVENANT HOUSE
05.2001 - 11.2003
Juris Doctor -
University of Detroit Mercy Law School
B.A. - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Toledo
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