Platon Shamaev
Legal Assistant
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Results-driven Lawyer with 17 years of experience advising clients in criminal, civil, human rights, corporate areas. Proficient in drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements and and successful defense in the courts. Poised and dedicated professional with proven to thrive in complex and detail-oriented industry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lawyer
Chamber Of Advocates
Moscow, Russian Federation
05.2009 - Current
- Represented the interests of individuals and legal entities in courts, state bodies in criminal, civil and economic cases.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Advised clients to settle cases in lieu of protracted litigation.
- Worked Pro Bono on human rights issues
Legal Advice
Russian State Social Univercity
Moscow, Russian Federation
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
Lawyer's Assistant
Law Office Of M.V.Gromatskaya
Yakutsk, Republic Of Sakha (Yakutia) Of RF
05.2007 - 02.2008
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Worked alongside attorneys, on complex cases and legal processes.
Investigator of the Prosecutor's Office
Prosecutor's Office Of The Republic Of Sakha
Yakutsk, Republic Of Sakha (Yakutia) Of RF
11.2003 - 05.2007
- Investigated crimes against the person, including murder, rape and official crimes, including abuse of authority, bribery and crimes against property, including fraud.
- Conducted procedural checks on reports of crimes.
Education
Specialist - Jurisprudence
Yakut State University (NEFU)
Yakutsk 09.1998 - 06.2003
Skills
Arbitration and litigation
Case interpretation
Civil law
Criminal defense
Investigation skills
Corporate and business legal issues
Corporate law
Document filing
Case analysis
Oral debate
Intellectual property law
Human Rights
Hobbies
I like to sing, play table tennis and relax in nature
Timeline
Lawyer
Chamber Of Advocates
05.2009 - Current
Legal Advice
Russian State Social Univercity
09.2008 - 05.2009
Lawyer's Assistant
Law Office Of M.V.Gromatskaya
05.2007 - 02.2008
Investigator of the Prosecutor's Office
Prosecutor's Office Of The Republic Of Sakha
11.2003 - 05.2007
Specialist - Jurisprudence
Yakut State University (NEFU)
09.1998 - 06.2003