Mary Estfanous
Henrico,Virginia
Summary
Seasoned Medical Malpractice Attorney with 8 years of experience in document and medical records-extensive, complex litigation. Competitively litigated/arbitrated/resolved cases against Virginia’s top attorneys and law firms. Exceptional verbal, written, research, and leadership skills as well as an outstanding aptitude to manage a large caseload while balancing a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Adept at establishing trust and rapport with clients through strategic communication techniques. Dedicated to delivering expert representation and counsel through comprehensive legal knowledge and research.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney
Law Offices of Robert W. Carter, Jr.
Lynchburg/Richmond, Virginia
10.2016 - Current
- Represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice and nursing home litigation cases (caseload of about 100 cases); success in obtaining hundreds of significant trial/arbitration/settlement results for clients
- Interviews clients, provides legal advice, and participates and prepares clients, experts, and fact witnesses for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
- Drafts and files complaints, briefs, motions, discovery requests and responses, demand letters, and expert designations
- Manages all operations of the Richmond location and manages the work and priorities of support staff in all three offices (Appomattox, Lynchburg, and Richmond, VA)
Legal Intern
Public Defender’s Office
Lynchburg, Virginia
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Researched legal matters using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and the Virginia Statute Books
- Tried misdemeanor cases and bond hearings in General District Court
- Visited clients in jail with a supervising attorney
- Interviewed clients under the supervision of managing attorney.
Legal Intern
Commonwealth Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigrant Services
Roanoke, Virginia
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted clients with completing the appropriate United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) applications and forms
- Researched legal matters using LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Translated for Arabic speaking clients
- Archived case files as recommended by the American Bar Association
- Answered phone inquiries and scheduled appointments.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Liberty University School of Law
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Minor in Sociology -
The Pennsylvania State University
05.2013
Skills
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Case Management and Trial Preparation
- Legal Writing and Communication
- Client Counseling and Representation
- Medical Malpractice Law
- Personal Injury Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Techniques
Languages
Native Arabic Language Proficiency Level
Certification
- Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania (currently inactive) and Virginia (active)
- Licensed in the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Virginia
Affiliations
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Membership Committee
- Richmond Bar Association Communications Committee
Accomplishments
- Top Verdicts of Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2022
- Co-Author of "The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act: A primer and some lessons learned." The Virginia Trial Lawyers Association: A Magazine on Trends in Virginia Trial Law, vol. 29 no. 1, pp. 19-23.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Attorney
Law Offices of Robert W. Carter, Jr.
10.2016 - Current
Legal Intern
Public Defender’s Office
06.2015 - 08.2015
Legal Intern
Commonwealth Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigrant Services
05.2015 - 07.2015
Juris Doctor -
Liberty University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Minor in Sociology -
The Pennsylvania State University
- Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania (currently inactive) and Virginia (active)
- Licensed in the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Virginia
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