Nancy Shokohi

• Handled diverse matters for clients with real estate, and insurance claims.
• Represented homeowners, mortgagees and Associations.
• Contract research /writing assignments for local attorneys.
• Pro bono legal work for non-profits (CASA, Rotary, Hearst Castle, Mozart Festival and others.
• Part time legal work while brokering real estate transactions.

• Successfully negotiated and closed hundreds of real estate transactions for buyers and sellers of residential and commercial properties including vineyards, B&B's,ranches.
• Facilitated client's due diligence investigations to identify potential risks/concerns.
• Conducted exhaustive competitive market analysis for value/ pricing.
• Collaborated with mortgage/insurance brokers, attorneys, inspectors, and others to facilitate clear communications throughout each transaction to close.
• Cultivated lasting relationships with past clients through consistent follow-up contact to support their ongoing real estate needs and work with their referrals.
• Franchise member Sotheby's (2006-19) Coldwell Banker (2003-2005)

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• Hired part time/limited scope to develop firms business on Central Coast and successfully brought in and represented over 35 new Homeowner Associations (HOA's).
• Corporate counsel for over 65 HOA's in San Luis Obispo County,
• Drafted, amended and restated Governing documents for HOA Board clients.
• Negotiated disputes between HOA and members and other/adjacent property owners/individuals/entities.
• Achieved favorable settlements by skillfully negotiating complex legal disputes.

* Complex and extensive insurance coverage analyses,

ligation, primarily real property/contamination issues.

• Successfully handled simple cases and complex litigation (over 25 parties), mediations and settlement conferences,
• Effectively negotiated hundreds of settlements, many reaching multi-millions of dollars.
• National Coordinating Counsel for two large Insurance carriers to ensure consistency in handling practices throughout country.
• Increased firm revenue by identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines and schedules.
• Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
• Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff.and organization.
• Cultivated positive work environment within firm by promoting collaboration among colleagues.