PATTI PENDEXTER
LYNN
Summary
Experienced managing complex litigation cases and coordinating legal support activities. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain thorough case documentation and support attorneys in trial preparation. Skilled in legal research, document preparation, monitoring specific litigation and client communication. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within teams and consistently meet tight deadlines, contributing to successful case outcomes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Litchfield Cavo LLP
Lynnfield, MA
08.2001 - 05.2026
- Created, organized and managed case files.
- Reviewed, analyzed and summarized client documents and Plaintiff’s discovery responses.
- Prepared medical chronologies and timelines.
- Filed documents in state and federal courts.
- Monitored Massachusetts Asbestos Litigation to include daily docket review, drafting pleadings, completing required reports and summaries for client, and telephone contact with client.
- Drafted legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence for various litigation cases.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by summarizing depositions and managing exhibits.
Paralegal
Governo & Kavanagh
Boston, MA
09.1999 - 08.2001
- Prepared medical and deposition summaries
- Reviewed and analyzed voluminous client documents
- Researched case law and court records
- Assisted attorneys with deposition and trial preparation.
- Monitored New Hampshire Latex litigation, drafted pleadings, and summarized medical records.
Paralegal
Shutzer, Laurion, & Stewart
Lynn, MA
04.1998 - 09.1999
- Interviewed clients.
- Requested and summarized medical records.
- Prepared demand packages.
Production Administrative Assistant
Hunter Associates
Saugus, MA
09.1994 - 04.1998
Freelance Reporter
Lynn Sunday Post
Lynn, MA
03.1995 - 03.1996
Industrial Hygienist
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Waltham, MA
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Conducted comprehensive workplace assessments to identify potential health hazards and recommend control strategies.
- Evaluated exposure levels to hazardous substances using advanced sampling techniques and analytical methods.
Industrial Hygienist
AVCO Systems/Textron
Wilmington, MA
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Reduced employee exposure to hazardous materials by developing and implementing effective control measures.
- Conducted exposure assessments for various chemical agents, informing appropriate control measure implementation.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Education
Paralegal Professional Program, certificate -
Northeastern University
Burlington, MA04-1998
B. S. - Environmental Science, minor in Environmental Health
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05-1982
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft, Microsoft Excel, Amicus and PC Law
- Legal research
Affiliations
Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Grand Army of the Republic Building, Lynn, MA - Chair from 2022 to present.
Essex County Community Organization – Served as President (1996 – 1997) and Secretary (1995 – 1996).
Timeline
Paralegal
Litchfield Cavo LLP
08.2001 - 05.2026
Paralegal
Governo & Kavanagh
09.1999 - 08.2001
Paralegal
Shutzer, Laurion, & Stewart
04.1998 - 09.1999
Freelance Reporter
Lynn Sunday Post
03.1995 - 03.1996
Production Administrative Assistant
Hunter Associates
09.1994 - 04.1998
Industrial Hygienist
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
01.1987 - 01.1989
Industrial Hygienist
AVCO Systems/Textron
01.1986 - 01.1987
B. S. - Environmental Science, minor in Environmental Health
University of Massachusetts
Paralegal Professional Program, certificate -
Northeastern University