Samantha Tonn
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated associate with approximately five years of practice experience and a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly learning new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Attorney
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Represented mortgage servicers and investors in contested real estate and commercial litigation, including breach of contract, foreclosures, title disputes, land use, and other general real estate litigation.
- Drafted pleadings, affidavits, written discovery responses, and various motions, including motions to strike, motions for protective order, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment.
- Appeared in state court for routine and contested hearings, including preparing and presenting oral arguments.
- Developed litigation strategy and analyzed files for potential financial and title issues, including review of title reports, financial statements, title policies, loan origination documents, and other client documents.
- Developed conflict resolution for contested cases, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating settlement agreements and consent judgments.
- Advised clients on regulatory requirements and litigation risks associated with their business practices.
- Interviewed clients to acquire additional insight into case details.
- Maintained loyal client base by establishing trusting alliances and fair billing practices.
- Researched and analyzed state and federal law for difficult client cases and collaborated with partners and colleagues regarding legal issues and potential resolution.
Litigation Attorney
Litchfield Cavo LLP
Chicago
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Defended clients in civil litigation matters ranging from contract and property disputes to insurance defense and general negligence, including legal malpractice, commercial vehicle accidents, employment disputes, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and toxic torts
- Drafted and filed responsive pleadings, appellate briefs, motions and responses, and appeared for routine and contested hearings in counties across Illinois
- Prepared and presented oral arguments in support of and against motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment in state court
- Propounded and answered written discovery for legal malpractice, and general and specific negligence actions
- Prepared for and argued discovery and evidence depositions.
Legal Assistant
VanDerGinst Law, P.C.
Moline, IL
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Handled cases within the following areas: general and specific negligence, catastrophic injury, premises liability, wrongful death, and cases arising under the Nursing Home Care Act
- Drafted and filed complaints, motions, and memorandum electronically in order to keep accurate records
- Conducted initial interviews with potential clients, aided by the managing partner, to determine whether to accept a case, assist the individual in walking through the fee agreement, and collected clients’ medical, employment, and insurance records
- Identified relevant judicial decisions, statutes, codes, and other pertinent legislation for each file
- Prepared for and attended discovery depositions and evidence depositions.
- Actively participated in two jury trials.
Legal Intern
Legacy Complete
Chicago
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked with a technology and multimedia team on a legal platform, LegacyComplete.com, which matches clients with attorneys in their state seeking estate planning services
- Conducted research on current state trust law and drafted documentation regarding said laws
- Interacted with state bar associations to ensure the platform did not violate a state’s ethical guidelines.
Legal Intern
Augustana College
Rock Island
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Served as the legal intern for the in-house counsel of Augustana College by drafting new Title IX policies and procedure
- Analyzed current state and federal Title IX policies for the campus and drafted new Title IX policies for the school
- Identified the impact and practicality of policies and procedures to comply with state and federal laws.
Education
J.D. -
Valparaiso University School of Law
Valparaiso, IN05-2017
Bachelor of Arts -
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL05-2014
Skills
- April 2019 - Iowa, inactive
- Nov 2019 - Illinois, active
- June 2022 - Oregon, inactive
- Pending - Ohio
Timeline
Litigation Attorney
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
03.2022 - 03.2024
Litigation Attorney
Litchfield Cavo LLP
08.2019 - 03.2022
Legal Assistant
VanDerGinst Law, P.C.
09.2017 - 05.2018
Legal Intern
Legacy Complete
05.2016 - 09.2016
Legal Intern
Augustana College
05.2015 - 08.2015
J.D. -
Valparaiso University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts -
Augustana College
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