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
Legal writing
Corporate and business legal issues
Dispute arbitration
Family law
Legal compliance
Settlement Negotiation
Breach of contract
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