Michele Saling
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Offering a law degree from Southwestern University School of Law and 20+ years in the practice of family law including adoptions, guardianships, divorce, paternity actions, child support and custody mediation. Experienced litigator in child custody and support disputes. Reputable community leader and a nonprofit executive for over 20 years.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Law Offices of Harvey L. Katzman
08.2015 - Current
- Appearances at Orders to Show Cause, short trials and motions in Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura and Orange County
- New client intake
- Legal document preparation
- Support office with legal research and document management in preparation of civil trials
- Conduct client and witnesses for depositions, hearings and trial
- Administrative support including database and file management
Law Offices of Michele Saling
01.2006 - Current
- Legal research and preparation of discovery and legal documents, default dissolutions, appearances online and telephonically for depositions and Orders to Show Cause on family law matters for Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles County courts
Managing Attorney
Family Law Associates
03.2000 - 09.2003
- Appearances at Orders to Show Cause, short trials and motions in Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura and Orange County
- New client intake
- Legal document preparation
- Support office with legal research and document management in preparation of civil trials
- Conduct client and witnesses for depositions, hearings and trial
- Administrative support including database and file management
Managing Attorney
Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center, Inc
03.1993 - 11.1999
- Appearances at Orders to Show Cause, short trials and motions in Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura and Orange County
- New client intake
- Legal document preparation
- Support office with legal research and document management in preparation of civil trials
- Conduct client and witnesses for depositions, hearings and trial
- Administrative support including database and file management
Trust Accountant
Law Offices of Jon Kodani
01.1992 - 06.1993
Education
JD -
Southwestern University School of Law
Los Angeles, CA01.1992
MA - Religious Education
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA01.1979
BA - Theatre Arts and Communication
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA01.1977
Skills
- Court appearances: hearings, motions, trials
- Discovery production
- Mediation
- Document preparation: pleadings, P&A's, briefs,
- Client Intake Proficiency
Websites
Accomplishments
- Expanded services at nonprofit law firm to offer pro per services to only 40 clients a week to over 200 per week in dissolutions, paternities, child support defense and custody issues.
- Developed forms, worksheets to support intake of new clients.
- Designed and delivered intake presentations to low income clients as to judicial process and their rights and duties.
- Managed and trained dozens of law student interns and licensed attorneys to deliver pro per services to lower income clients.
- Published, California Court of Appeals, 1999.
Affiliations
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
Certification
State Bar of California, SBN 169480
Timeline
Associate
Law Offices of Harvey L. Katzman
08.2015 - Current
Law Offices of Michele Saling
01.2006 - Current
Managing Attorney
Family Law Associates
03.2000 - 09.2003
Managing Attorney
Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center, Inc
03.1993 - 11.1999
Trust Accountant
Law Offices of Jon Kodani
01.1992 - 06.1993
MA - Religious Education
Duquesne University
BA - Theatre Arts and Communication
Duquesne University
State Bar of California, SBN 169480
JD -
Southwestern University School of Law
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