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Payton Sanders

Rogers,AR

Summary

Civil Attorney with three years of mixed pre-litigation, 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

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Attorney

Caddell Reynolds Law Firm
Rogers, Arkansas
12.2021 - 04.2024
  • Handled the entire process of civil cases, specifically personal injury, from initial client intake to potential litigation.
  • Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases with insurance or opposing counsel.
  • Drafted and spearheaded tasks related to litigation, including discovery documents, complaints, summons, service of process, etc.
  • Interpreted recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments.
  • Managed client communication and oversaw 100+ cases, from pre-litigation to litigation.

Legal Clerk

Elliott & Smith Law Firm
Fayetteville, AR
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system
  • Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits
  • Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements
  • Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case
  • File pleadings with court clerk
  • Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.

Server

Blessings Golf Club
Johnson, Arkansas
11.2014 - 09.2021
  • Provided daily food and beverage service during college and law school.
    Served at NCAA Golf tournaments, accommodating both men's and women's competitions.
    Managed catering for weddings with guest counts ranging from 50 to 200.
    Coordinated dining experiences for Tyson Board of Directors' dinners, ensuring high standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science -

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
12.2016

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Law -

University of Arkansas School of Law
Fayetteville, AR
05.2020

Skills

  • Civil Law
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • MS Office proficient
  • Westlaw/Lexis Nexis
  • Client service and support
  • Legal writing
  • Case Management
  • Evaluating documents
  • Negotiation
  • Case File Management

Extracurricular Activities

Student Bar Association, 2017, 2018, 2019 Moot Court, 2018, 2019 Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Sigma Nu Fraternity, Recruitment Chair (2014/2015), External Vice President (2016)

References

  • Don Elliott, Attorney, Elliott & Smith Law Firm, (479) 587-8423, delliott@elliottsmithlaw.com, Former Employer
  • Tim Smith, Attorney, Elliott & Smith Law Firm, (479) 587-8423, tsmith@elliottsmithlaw.com, Former Employer
  • Marcus Priest, Attoreny, Caddell Reynolds Law Firm, (870) 279-1430, mpriest@caddellreynoldslawfirm.com, Former Co-worker
  • Fred Caddell, Senior Partner, Caddell Reynolds Law Firm, (479) 252-9303, Former Employer

Coursework

Legal Studies

Timeline

Staff Attorney

Caddell Reynolds Law Firm
12.2021 - 04.2024

Legal Clerk

Elliott & Smith Law Firm
05.2018 - 03.2020

Server

Blessings Golf Club
11.2014 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science -

University of Arkansas

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Law -

University of Arkansas School of Law

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