Teresa Ann Vázquez
Miami,Florida
Summary
Attorney with 10 years of experience in supporting clients in legal matters, representing clients in court, developing legal strategies, and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation, and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Attorney
Catholic Charities Legal Services of Miami
2024.01 - Current
- Represented unaccompanied minors in state and immigration court.
- Conducted intake interviews and provided legal information, referrals and advocacy to determine potential courses of action.
- Liaised with coworkers and immigration candidates to answer questions, resolve issues, and explain immigration policy.
Associate
Manuel Vazquez, P.A.
2013.09 - 2023.12
- Practice focused on a wide range of criminal and civil disputes, including family law, probate, partition, business disputes, domestic violence, and criminal cases.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Provided legal advice to businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings and trials.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
Litigation Associate
DeMahy Labrador Drake & Cabeza
2019.09 - 2021.11
- Defended licensed professionals in complex professional malpractice matters.
- Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Litigation Associate
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
2017.08 - 2019.05
- Complex commercial litigation with a focus in construction defense
- Argued motions in state court in the Complex Business Litigation Division
- Key defense team member for top South Florida general contractor in multiple construction defect cases involving high-end condominiums in South Florida.
Attorney
Campbell Law Firm PLLC
2017.03 - 2017.08
- Worked on bad faith insurance, breach of contract, and complex bankruptcy cases in both federal and state court.
In-House Counsel
Eventus Marketing LLC
2016.06 - 2017.02
- Primary legal counsel for marketing client service teams
- Drafted and successfully negotiated contracts with vendors and artists
- Collaborated with managers on legal aspects of company procedures, business relationships, communications and related matters while anticipating and guarding against legal risk.
Contract Attorney
Kozyak Tropin Throckmorton, LLP
2015.09 - 2016.05
- Worked on all aspects of litigation with the complex litigation, class action, and bankruptcy practice groups.
Associate
Manuel Vazquez, P.A.
2013.09 - 2015.03
- Worked on criminal and civil disputes in federal and state court.
Education
Juris Doctor -
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
05.2013
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English - undefined
University of Miami
05.2009
Skills
- Litigation Management
- Commercial litigation experience
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Family law
- Trial experience
- Settlement Negotiation
- Strategy Development
- Legal Analysis
- Discovery processes
- Corporate Law
- Case Management
Admissions
- The Florida Bar, 09/2013
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 01/2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Attorney
Catholic Charities Legal Services of Miami
2024.01 - Current
Litigation Associate
DeMahy Labrador Drake & Cabeza
2019.09 - 2021.11
Litigation Associate
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
2017.08 - 2019.05
Attorney
Campbell Law Firm PLLC
2017.03 - 2017.08
In-House Counsel
Eventus Marketing LLC
2016.06 - 2017.02
Contract Attorney
Kozyak Tropin Throckmorton, LLP
2015.09 - 2016.05
Associate
Manuel Vazquez, P.A.
2013.09 - 2023.12
Associate
Manuel Vazquez, P.A.
2013.09 - 2015.03
Juris Doctor -
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English - undefined
University of Miami
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