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Nicole Peterson

Newport Beach,California

Summary

Dynamic Associate Attorney with expertise in contract drafting, corporate transactions and civil litigation at Miller Miller Gerber LLP. Proven ability to enhance legal research and writing skills, contributing to successful case outcomes. Recognized for attention to detail and effective communication, streamlining processes and improving efficiency in legal documentation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Attorney

Miller Miller Gerber LLP
09.2016 - Current
  • Practice Civil Litigation and Business Transactional areas of law.
  • Prepare and review contracts, such as tenant buy-out agreements; stock purchase agreements; asset purchase agreements; licensing agreements; nondisclosure agreements; promissory notes, etc.
  • Prepare and review pleadings, briefs and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
  • Handle corporate formation, maintenance and dissolution.
  • Manage a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Streamline internal processes by developing templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.
  • Assist partners with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.

Attorney Assistant

Joseph M. Mona, J.D., C.P.A.
11.2015 - 09.2016


  • Assisted attorneys during a trial proceeding with case preparation, conducting thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations, particularly in the area of Probate Law.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting motions, briefs, and other essential legal documents under supervision.
  • Contributed to successful case outcomes with diligent fact-checking and attention to detail in drafting legal documents.
  • Expedited legal research using various databases for updated information on statutes, case law precedents, regulations, and legislative developments.

Law Clerk Intern

Santa Ana Court of Appeal
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Enhanced legal research and analysis skills by utilizing various databases and resources for case evaluation.
  • Improved legal writing abilities by crafting concise tentative opinions.

Education

J.D. - Law

Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Orange, CA
01-2017

Skills

  • Business transactional work, including contract drafting and corporate transactions
  • Complex legal research, analysis and writing, including various pleadings, motions and briefs
  • Civil litigation, including business disputes and insurance defense

Websites

Timeline

Associate Attorney

Miller Miller Gerber LLP
09.2016 - Current

Law Clerk Intern

Santa Ana Court of Appeal
05.2016 - 08.2016

Attorney Assistant

Joseph M. Mona, J.D., C.P.A.
11.2015 - 09.2016

J.D. - Law

Chapman University Fowler School of Law

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