Nicholas Fama
Johnson City,TN
Summary
A legal professional with a diverse background in both criminal prosecutions and child welfare advocacy. Competent in all legal matters presented in a sessions and juvenile court setting. Requires little to no on the job training to be effective as a Sessions Court Judge. Will be dedicated to working hard.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant District Attorney
State of Tennessee
11.2022 - Current
- Handled complex cases, resulting in favorable outcomes for the prosecution and improved public safety.
- Negotiated plea agreements that balanced offender accountability with fair sentencing practices, reducing overall caseloads.
- Served as a member of the Washington County Misdemeanor Recovery Court.
Assistant General Counsel
State Of Tennessee Department Of Children's Services
09.2013 - 11.2022
- Worked in a fast paced environment that required the analysis of complex legal issues to assist front line staff with the development of plans to protect the welfare of vulnerable children.
- Consistently managed a high volume case load that covered the entire spectrum of custodial issues present in Juvenile Court.
- Enhanced the agency's legal standing by providing comprehensive counsel within various legal arenas, from the Administrative matters associated with substantiations of child abuse and neglect to the trials involving the termination of parental rights.
Attorney at Law
Nicholas Fama, Esq.
03.2008 - 09.2013
- Successfully represented clients in civil matters involving land lord and tenant issues, debt collections, and domestic orders of protection.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and precedents to ensure accuracy in advice provided to clients.
Education
J.D. -
Appalachian School of Law
Grundy, VA05-2007
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
Berea College
Berea, KY12-2003
Skills
- Lexis-Nexis
- Westlaw
- Fastcase
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
- Legal Writing
- Ethical Judgment
Timeline
Assistant District Attorney
State of Tennessee
11.2022 - Current
Assistant General Counsel
State Of Tennessee Department Of Children's Services
09.2013 - 11.2022
Attorney at Law
Nicholas Fama, Esq.
03.2008 - 09.2013
J.D. -
Appalachian School of Law
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
Berea College
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