Michaelle J Apollon
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Accomplished Attorney offering 30 plus year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Trial Attorney
State Farm Insurance Company
12.1983 - 03.2022
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings and trials.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents..
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
Education
J.D. -
Antioch School of Law
Washington, DC06.1982
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY1977
Skills
- Hearing Research
- Court Hearings
- Tort Law
- Legal Research
- Prepare Case Strategies
- Witness Testimony
- Prioritization Skills
- Juror Selection
- Trial Proceedings
- Question Witnesses
- Evaluate Evidence
- Case Interpretation
- Legal Strategy Development
- Strategic Plans
Timeline
Senior Trial Attorney
State Farm Insurance Company
12.1983 - 03.2022
J.D. -
Antioch School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Iona College
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