Samuel Lopez
Wylie,TX
Summary
Passionate Litigation Attorney with extensive background from Lopez Law Firm & Fears Nachawati Law Firm, excelling in legal research and client counseling. Proven track record in negotiating settlements and developing effective litigation strategies. Bilingual in English and Spanish, adept at fostering key client relationships while maintaining exceptional organizational skills. Committed to achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Attorney
Lopez Law Firm
04.2024 - Current
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Participated in business development such as acquiring accounts for referrals.
Litigation Law Clerk
Lopez Law Firm
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Drafted correspondence, pleadings and memoranda.
- Proofread, cite-checked and edited legal briefs.
- Collected, indexed and filed physical and digital records.
- Created trial exhibits and prepared exhibit lists.
- Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
Legal Intern
Joyce Ann Brown Innocence Clinic
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Bankruptcy Legal Assistant in Mass Torts
Fears Nachawati Law Firm
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Responded to client inquiries and offering assistance.
- Responsible for discovering bankruptcy issues with clients.
- Negotiated with Trustees to allow clients to retain much of their settlements.
Paralegal/ Legal Assistant
Lopez Law Firm
08.2014 - 10.2020
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Organized financial data on excel spreadsheets.
Education
J.D. - Doctor of Jurisprudence
University of North Texas At Dallas College of Law
05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At Austin
08-2019
Business Foundations Certificate -
The University of Texas At Austin, McCombs
08-2019
Skills
- Legal research & analysis
- Tort & criminal law
- Key client relationships
- Litigation experience
- Excellent communication
- Client counseling
- Legal writing & evaluation
- Organization and administration
- Discovery and document review
- Proficient in English and Spanish
- Settlement negotiation
Timeline
Litigation Attorney
Lopez Law Firm
04.2024 - Current
Legal Intern
Joyce Ann Brown Innocence Clinic
08.2023 - 04.2024
Litigation Law Clerk
Lopez Law Firm
05.2022 - 04.2025
Bankruptcy Legal Assistant in Mass Torts
Fears Nachawati Law Firm
10.2020 - 04.2021
Paralegal/ Legal Assistant
Lopez Law Firm
08.2014 - 10.2020
J.D. - Doctor of Jurisprudence
University of North Texas At Dallas College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At Austin
Business Foundations Certificate -
The University of Texas At Austin, McCombs
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