Nicholas Saccogna
Greenville,SC
Summary
Actively engaged in litigation practice for 7.5 years in the Family Court serving as an attorney for litigants, a private mediator, and Guardian ad Litem as an independent neutral advocate for children of divorce and custody disputes. Extensive courtroom experience from motion hearings, agreement hearings, contested trials.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Greenville Family Law, P.C.
Greenville, SC
09.2018 - Current
- Represented clients in family law cases, including divorce, custody, and property disputes.
- Drafted legal documents and pleadings to ensure compliance with court requirements.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case arguments and strategies.
- Negotiated settlements effectively, prioritizing client interests while minimizing litigation costs.
- Developed strategic litigation plans, enhancing overall case outcomes for clients.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to provide comprehensive client support during proceedings.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
Law Clerk
Law Office of Angela Kirby
Columbia, SC
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed case calendars, ensuring timely filings and deadlines were met.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Supported attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing case materials and drafting legal documents.
Summer Law Clerk
Law Office of Robert Clark
Greenville, SC
05.2017 - 08.2017
Office Assistant
Ogletree Deakins Law Firm
Greenville, SC
05.2015 - 08.2015
Research Assistant, Charles Honts, PhD.
Boise State University
Boise, ID
09.2014 - 12.2014
Teaching Assistant, Desiree Brunette, Lecturer
Boise State University
Boise, ID
09.2014 - 12.2014
Teaching Assistant, Cynthia Campbell, PhD.
Boise State University
Boise, ID
03.2014 - 06.2014
Teaching Assistant, Teresa Taylor, PhD.
Boise State University
Boise, ID
09.2013 - 12.2013
Education
J.D. -
University of South Carolina School of Law
Columbia, SC05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Boise State University
Boise, ID12-2014
Skills
- Courtroom presence: In family court practice, various motion hearings, final hearings, and merits hearings are frequent Ability to change gears from an uncontested agreement approval hearing into a hotly contested custody hearing in a limited timespan
- Contract drafting: Some 90% of family court matters settle due to the cost of trial With settlement, comprehensive agreements are required to include detailed asset/debt division provisions, custody and visitation provisions, restraining orders and parental guidelines, and support payments Imperative that provisions are clear and unambiguous as to be deemed enforceable for future contempt of court filings in the event of violations of the Final Order
- Legal research: Nuanced issues such as transmutation of nonmarital property, psychological parent and de facto custodian for third party custody matters, termination of parental rights for adoption, ICPC matters with out of state adopting parents, UCCJEA matters with home-state of the child implications for jurisdiction
- Document review: Many family court cases are discovery heavy, reviewing voluminous bank statements, credit card statements, tax documents, text messages, psychological evaluation reports, visitation reports
- Alternative dispute resolution: Serving as a client's attorney for mediation as well as serving as the mediator for disputes
Timeline
Attorney
Greenville Family Law, P.C.
09.2018 - Current
Law Clerk
Law Office of Angela Kirby
08.2017 - 03.2018
Summer Law Clerk
Law Office of Robert Clark
05.2017 - 08.2017
Office Assistant
Ogletree Deakins Law Firm
05.2015 - 08.2015
Research Assistant, Charles Honts, PhD.
Boise State University
09.2014 - 12.2014
Teaching Assistant, Desiree Brunette, Lecturer
Boise State University
09.2014 - 12.2014
Teaching Assistant, Cynthia Campbell, PhD.
Boise State University
03.2014 - 06.2014
Teaching Assistant, Teresa Taylor, PhD.
Boise State University
09.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Boise State University
J.D. -
University of South Carolina School of Law
SERVICE
- South Carolina Legal Services, Contract Attorney
- Upstate Mediation Center, Volunteer Mediator