Peter Mogbo
Corona,California
Summary
At the Law Office of Peter Mogbo, I honed my litigation skills, mastering legal analysis and client counseling. My adeptness at navigating complex legal frameworks and commitment to social justice significantly benefited our clients, ensuring meticulous case preparation and effective courtroom representation. This blend of technical expertise and interpersonal acumen underpins my professional approach. Excelled in minimizing risk exposure and achieving favorable settlements, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to social justice. As part of my overall commitment to social justice, I put in significant time in pro bono services. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Effective with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team. Organized and dependable, with success at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Attorney
Law Office of Peter Mogbo
08.2005 - Current
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Started to training as a Conflict Attorney to take up matters in Dependency Courts.
- Trained in various aspects of Dependency Laws and Practice from: Initial Contacts with Department of Children and Family Services, Petitions, SEction 300 allegations and when they apply, Sections 387 and 388 Petitions, Detention Hearings, Detained and non-Detained Petitions, offending and non-offending clients, custodial and non-custodial clients, Pre-release Investigations, CACI and CLETS issues, Uniform Child Custody and Enforcement Act issues and when they apply, Hague Notice Issues and how to navigate them, Hearsay Issues in Petitions, Risk Assessments at Adjudication, Informal Discovery Issues, Indian Child Welfare Act Issues in Petitions, Different Kinds of Clients, Reasonable Efforts and Reasonable Services and their Timelines and when they apply, Enhanced Services and when it applies, Adjudication, Dispositions, Writs and Appeals with timelines, Review Hearings and Timelines, Bypass provisions and their Applications, Oral Arguments and Study of the Seminal Cases in Dependency Practice, etc.
Education
LL.B - Law
University of Nigeria
Enugu, NigeriaB.L. - Law
Nigeria Law School
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
- Legal Analysis
- Client Counseling
- Legal Research
- Document Review
- Presenting Evidence
- Litigation Experience
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Team Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Commitment to Social Justice by Participating and Offering Pro Bono Legal Services
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Knowledge of Federal and State Laws
- Client Representation
- Hearings and Depositions
- Court Procedures
- Legal Brief Preparation
- Case interpretation
Timeline
Litigation Attorney
Law Office of Peter Mogbo
08.2005 - Current
LL.B - Law
University of Nigeria
B.L. - Law
Nigeria Law School
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