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Robert Bonelli

Garden City,NY

Summary

Seasoned and skilled Trial Attorney known for exceptional productivity and efficiency in managing caseloads and meeting deadlines, as well as strategic problem-solving skills, thorough case preparation, and impact made through successful dispute resolution. Possess specialized skills in legal research, case strategy development, and jury selection that contribute to successful litigation outcomes. Excel at negotiation, critical thinking, and public speaking, using these soft skills to effectively advocate for clients and achieve favorable verdicts. Committed to upholding justice with integrity and professionalism in every case handled.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner/Senior Trial Attorney

Law Offices of Michael E. Pressman
New York, New York
09.2005 - Current
  • Tried labor law cases involving high exposure, as well as other personal injury cases with high exposure.
  • Conducted depositions of both plaintiffs and defendants in labor law cases and other high-exposure cases.
  • Reviewed pleadings and medical records, as well as analyzed information gathered by investigations and reported findings and recommendations.
  • Prepared detailed reports, outlining the reviewed pleadings, investigation, and medical records.
  • Attended meetings with attorneys and clients to discuss case status.
  • Monitored surveillance footage taken during the course of an investigation for potential leads.
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, medical bills and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • Discussed current cases and issues in claim committee meetings.

Litigation Attorney

Monsour Winn Kurland and Warner
Lake Success, New York
03.2001 - 08.2005
  • Tried plaintiff personal injury actions involving the Labor Law, motor vehicle, and slip/fall accidents.
  • Trial preparation, including coordinating exhibits, witnesses, reviewing deposition transcripts, and file review, as well as collaborating with experts.
  • Drafted complaints in accordance with applicable rules of procedure.
  • Prepared pleadings and motions for filing with state courts.
  • Drafted discovery requests and responses related to document production, interrogatories, and depositions.
  • Attended Preliminary Conferences, Compliance Conferences, and Settlement Conferences, as well as mediations.
  • Argued motions during pre-trial proceedings, including summary judgment motions.
  • Interviewed clients to ascertain facts necessary for case development and to develop strategies for effectively resolving cases.
  • Evaluated potential claims against clients to assess liability exposure.

Per Diem Attorney

Robert S. Bonelli
New York, New York
03.1999 - 03.2001
  • Tried plaintiffs' cases involving the Labor Law, motor vehicle, and slip/fall accidents.
  • Conducted both plaintiff and defendant depositions involving the Labor Law, motor vehicle, and slip/fall accidents, including preparation of witnesses.
  • Attended Preliminary Conferences, Compliance Conferences, and Settlement Conferences for both plaintiffs and defendants.

Staff Attorney/Team Leader

Allstate Insurance Co
Lake Success, New York
03.1984 - 03.1999
  • Prepared Answers, Discovery Notices/Responses, Motions/Affirmations in Opposition regarding motor vehicle and slip/fall accidents.
  • Attended Preliminary Conferences, Compliance Conferences, and Settlement Conferences.
  • Conducted depositions.
  • Tried high-exposure cases regarding motor vehicle and slip-and-fall accidents.
  • Subsequently, designated Team Leader to supervise the Bronx County satellite office, including overseeing 20 attorneys, hiring staff, scheduling depositions, court appearances, and trials, and case assignments. As Team Leader, I attended settlement conferences in the Trial Assignment Part in Bronx County and continued to try high-exposure cases regarding motor vehicle and slip-and-fall accidents.

Education

J.D. -

Fordham University School of Law
New York, NY
05-1983

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Fordham University
The Bronx, NY
05-1979

Skills

  • Evidence analysis
  • Document Review
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Legal writing
  • Settlement Negotiations
  • Case Presentation
  • Litigation Management
  • Oral argument
  • Civil Law
  • Negotiation
  • Legal Analysis
  • Civil Litigation
  • Discovery understanding

Timeline

Partner/Senior Trial Attorney

Law Offices of Michael E. Pressman
09.2005 - Current

Litigation Attorney

Monsour Winn Kurland and Warner
03.2001 - 08.2005

Per Diem Attorney

Robert S. Bonelli
03.1999 - 03.2001

Staff Attorney/Team Leader

Allstate Insurance Co
03.1984 - 03.1999

J.D. -

Fordham University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Fordham University

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