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Sara Wynes
Family Law Attorney & Guardian Ad Litem
Littleton
Summary
Enthusiastic professional offering a 23-year record of supporting clients/children in legal matters. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work. Adept at developing positive rapport and lasting professional relationships. Seeking a full-time, remote position that offers professional challenge while utilizing skills. Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Family Law Attorney & Guardian Ad Litem
Wynes Family Law, Inc.
01.2006 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Advocated for clients in and out of Court.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Researched and wrote pleadings, contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Communicated with clients and collected information.
- Provided competent and effective best interest legal representation to children involved in the Colorado court system.
- Possessed knowledge, expertise and training necessary to perform duties.
- Personally interviewed and visited children, families and other involved persons.
- Observed children with their caregivers and placement providers.
- Supervised Visit Monitor/Provider.
Attorney-at-Law & Guardian Ad Litem
Bratton & McClow LLC
08.2002 - 01.2006
- Same responsibilities as above.
Education
J.D. - Law
Univeristy of Denver Sturm College of Law
Denver, CO 08.1999 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Univeristy of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL 08.1994 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Glenbrook South High School
Glenview, IL 08.1990 - 06.1994
Skills
Efficient researcher and writer
Reviewing and drafting documents
Case management
Investigation skills
Active listener
Effective communicator
Computer and customer service skills
Leadership and management skills
Time management
Problem solver
Transferable skills
Interests
Affiliations
Local and State Bar Associations Member, 7th Judicial District DR/JV/JD Best Practices Teams Member, Family & Children's Counseling Services, Inc. trained Supervised Visit Monitor/Provider, Booster Club Board Member, PTA former Board Member, CB Trailhead Children's Museum former Board Member, West Elk Hockey Association former Board Member, D1 Women's Basketball Player and Captain UIC 94'-98', HS Girl's State Champion Basketball Player and Captain GBS 90'-94'.
Timeline
Family Law Attorney & Guardian Ad Litem
Wynes Family Law, Inc.
01.2006 - Current
Attorney-at-Law & Guardian Ad Litem
Bratton & McClow LLC
08.2002 - 01.2006
J.D. - Law
Univeristy of Denver Sturm College of Law
08.1999 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Univeristy of Illinois Chicago
08.1994 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Glenbrook South High School
08.1990 - 06.1994