Michael J. Pothoven
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Passionate Assistant State Attorney dedicated to high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in legal research, case preparation, and courtroom litigation. Skilled in critical thinking, persuasive communication, and ethical judgment to excel in fast-paced legal environments. Possess strong negotiation and public speaking abilities to effectively advocate and achieve desired outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant State Attorney
State Attorney's Office, 10th Judicial Circuit
Bartow, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Tried 25 misdemeanor cases and over 22 felony cases to verdict.
- Managed all aspects of full-time criminal caseload, resolving hundreds of cases through discovery, research, and negotiations.
- Delivered convictions in a diverse range of cases including Drug Trafficking, Aggravated Battery, False Imprisonment, Firearms crimes and DUIs.
- Demonstrated an aptitude for research and legal writing skills by consistently winning multiple pre-trial motions.
Certified Legal Intern
Seminole State College
Sanford, USA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided counseling and advice to college employees and officers on various subjects
- Handled matters involving real estate, construction, contracts, labor and employment, academic freedom and first amendment rights, risk management, and public education governance and regulation.
Certified Legal Intern
Duval County Public Defender
Jacksonville, USA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Consistently provided valuable legal research support to attorneys for diverse cases
- Produced a variety of legal documents such as motions to suppress and memoranda.
- Reviewed evidence, deliberated on case strategies with legal professionals, and prepared for oral arguments.
- Participated in witness interviews and witnessed suspect interrogations.
Law Student Intern
Alachua County State Attorney
Gainesville, USA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Consistently performed legal research on case law to aid prosecuting attorneys
- Provided informational support on legal and factual issues.
Law Student Intern
The Umansky Law Firm
Orlando, USA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Efficiently handled the organization and maintenance of case files, ensuring seamless workflow.
- Assisted lawyers in analyzing and managing discovery files, while actively observing court proceedings.
- Communicated with clients regarding case outcomes, resolved cases and settled legal fees
Support Intern
Office of the Public Defender 13th Circuit
Tampa, USA
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Managed database using STAC and Optix systems for legal documents
- Provided informational support for public defenders.
Education
J.D. -
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Gainesville, FL05.2021
B.A. - History
University of South Florida
05.2018
Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Investigative skills
- Legal Research
- Negotiation Tactics
- Client Counseling
- Document Review
- Criminal Investigations
- Legal writing
- Litigation Management
- Document Preparation
- Criminal Court Procedures
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Florida State Bar - 2021
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant State Attorney
State Attorney's Office, 10th Judicial Circuit
08.2021 - Current
Certified Legal Intern
Seminole State College
01.2021 - 04.2021
Certified Legal Intern
Duval County Public Defender
07.2020 - 08.2020
Law Student Intern
Alachua County State Attorney
01.2020 - 03.2020
Law Student Intern
The Umansky Law Firm
05.2019 - 08.2019
Support Intern
Office of the Public Defender 13th Circuit
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Florida State Bar - 2021
J.D. -
University of Florida Levin College of Law
B.A. - History
University of South Florida
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