Patrice Behnstedt
Bartow,WV
Summary
Seasoned attorney with several years of litigation and legal drafting experience. Adept at establishing trust and rapport with clients through strategic communication techniques. Dedicated to delivering expert representation and counsel through comprehensive legal knowledge and research.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Polk County Public Defender
Bartow , FL
2005.10 - 2023.08
- Prepared and delivered presentations and legal briefings to clients, colleagues, and industry professionals on relevant legal topics and developments.
- Developed case strategy plans based on the evidence presented by client's witnesses.
- Compiled evidence from police reports, medical records or other sources for use in court trials.
- Represented clients at trial proceedings before judges or juries.
- Drafted and reviewed pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for court filings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective solutions to complex legal issues.
- Interviewed witnesses during pre-trial investigations or examinations.
Restaurant and Retail Job
various employers
Miami Beach , FL
1988.04 - 2003.06
- Answered phone calls promptly and handled inquiries from customers courteously.
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Trained new team members on restaurant policies and procedures.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding order specifics.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently using POS system.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer orders and special requests.
- Performed cashier duties including processing payments, refunds, and exchanges using a POS system.
- Encouraged other team members when they faced challenging tasks or situations during their shifts.
- Answered customer questions regarding products, prices, availability, product uses, and services.
- Operated equipment such as scanners, computers, registers, wrapping machines. safely and efficiently according to instructions provided by management team members.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by organizing displays and cleaning up after customers.
Education
Master of Arts - History
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL2010-05
J.D. - Law
University of Miami School of Law
Miami, FL2003-05
Bachelor of Arts - History
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA2000-05
Skills
- Legal writing
- Legal Research
- Criminal Investigations
- Case Management
- Court Procedures
- Oral argument
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Attorney
Polk County Public Defender
2005.10 - 2023.08
Restaurant and Retail Job
various employers
1988.04 - 2003.06
Master of Arts - History
University of South Florida
J.D. - Law
University of Miami School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - History
Mount Holyoke College
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