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Nicholas B. Muir

Attorney
Elkhart,IN

Summary

Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in Trust and Estates law, Corporate law and Insurance law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Associate Attorney

Hains Law Firm, LLP
South Bend, IN
10.2018 - Current
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Learned and operated specialized legal software such as Abacus and Lexis.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Advised clients on legal matters such as corporate issues, trusts and estates and insurance.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
  • Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.

Legal Intern

Hains Law Firm, LLP
South Bend, IN
11.2013 - 10.2018
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
  • Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
  • Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with estate and insurance law.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With A Second Major in Psychology

Trine University
Angola, IN
08.2010 - 05.2014

J.D. - Juris Doctor

Valparaiso University School of Law
Valparaiso, IN
08.2014 - 05.2017

Skills

    Case interpretation

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Affiliations

President of the Board of Directors for Pet Refuge, Inc.

Additional Information

2010 MIAA Undefeated Football Conference Champion

2011 MIAA Second-Team All Conference Punter

Hobbies-Volleyball and playing with my two dogs

2018- Admitted to practice law in the state of Indiana and the Northern District of Indiana


Timeline

Associate Attorney

Hains Law Firm, LLP
10.2018 - Current

J.D. - Juris Doctor

Valparaiso University School of Law
08.2014 - 05.2017

Legal Intern

Hains Law Firm, LLP
11.2013 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With A Second Major in Psychology

Trine University
08.2010 - 05.2014
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