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Savannah L. Duffy, Esq.

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated and skilled Attorney specializing in criminal, civil and trust law with 3 years of experience in legal counseling. Committed to pursuing best outcomes for clients and legal firms alike.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Founding Attorney

Savannah Law
Orlando, FL
11.2023 - Current
  • Drafted wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, trusts and other estate planning documents.
  • Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and insurance policies to assist clients with estate planning needs.
  • Worked closely with other professionals such as accountants, financial advisors, real estate agents in order to provide comprehensive advice to clients.

Associate

Cole, Scott, & Kissane
Orlando, FL
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Litigated and managed risk in complex civil litigation, commercial law, professional malpractice and community association cases throughout state of Florida.
  • Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
  • Analyzed case law, statutes, regulations, contracts, and other documents to identify issues relevant to the litigation.
  • Argued motions before judges in both state and federal court settings.
  • Presented oral arguments during pre-trial proceedings such as summary judgment hearings.
  • Assisted in trial preparation by coordinating exhibits, witnesses, deposition transcripts, briefs.
  • Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
  • Attended hearings in state and federal court as well as mediations.
  • Prepared pleadings and motions for filing with state and federal courts.

Assistant Public Defender

Office of The Public Defender
Ninth Judicial Circuit
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed caseload ranging from 40-80 cases at a time in Felony Criminal Division, focusing on third degree felony charges
  • Managed caseload ranging from 100-200 cases at a time in Misdemeanor Criminal Division, focusing on first, second and third degree misdemeanor charges
  • Conducted thorough interviews of prospective jurors as part of voir dire process to assess for competency and biases, making for-cause challenges to dismiss unfit candidates.
  • Preparing cases for trial, conducting jury selection and researching relevant case law.
  • Represented clients at pre-trial conferences, arraignments, hearings and trials.
  • Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
  • Coordinated witness testimony during trials or hearings by preparing direct examination questions.
  • Conferred with judges and opposing counsel to discuss and settle case disputes.

Legal Intern

Office of Senator Marco Rubio
Washington, DC
  • Participated in Senate Judiciary and Intelligence Committee legislative hearings
  • Researched and drafted legislative proposals on federal law issues related to national security and intelligence.

Education

JD -

Barry University School of Law
05.2021

B.A in International Relations -

Florida International University
06.2017

A.A -

Pennsylvania State University
06.2014

Skills

  • Litigation Management
  • Legal Research
  • Estate Planning
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Westlaw Expertise
  • Court Procedures
  • Civil Litigation
  • Administrative Support
  • Discovery Understanding
  • Settlement Negotiation
  • Legal Analysis

Bar Admission

Florida, 2021

Timeline

Founding Attorney

Savannah Law
11.2023 - Current

Associate

Cole, Scott, & Kissane
05.2022 - 10.2023

Assistant Public Defender

Office of The Public Defender
10.2021 - 05.2022

Legal Intern

Office of Senator Marco Rubio

JD -

Barry University School of Law

B.A in International Relations -

Florida International University

A.A -

Pennsylvania State University

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