Paralegal with extensive knowledge of multiple areas of law motivated to expand knowledge and network on the journey to become an attorney. Someone who prides himself on hard work, problem solving and determination to succeed while assisting others and creating meaningful relationships.
At my current position, I am a paralegal at Fitzpatrick & Associates, a Personal Injury and Social Security Firm in Braintree, Massachusetts. In this role, I assist Attorney's throughout the civil litigation process, representing plaintiffs in Workers Compensation, MVA, General Liability, and Massachusetts Wage Act cases. Proudly have become a part of a growing business that has scaled upwards throughout the time I have worked there and created more business. My duties include but are not limited to:
- Consistent contact with clients
- Filing claims
- Performing virtual "conciliations" in the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents Court system
- Preparing and filing motions
- Drafting Subpoenas and RPD's
- Scheduling meetings between attorneys and clients, and often sitting in on meetings
- Filing civil suits throughout Massachusetts
- Calling case leads and completing intake processes
I write that I have only had this position since October 2023, although it started long ago.
I serve as an AFC Caregiver through Nonotuck Services, a subsidiary of Masshealth. I am currently my sisters caretaker, as she lives with me and I take care of her on a daily basis.
Served as a security officer for a contracted security company out of my hometown. I worked at multiple locations throughout Massachusetts, including concert halls, marijuana dispensaries, hotels and apartment buildings, construction sites, and at The Country Club for the 2022 US Open Championship.
I served as a dishwasher and eventually as a prep cook in this role. It was essentially a high school job to grow some financial independence, although it taught me how to think quickly and work at a very fast pace.
- CPR
- USA Hockey
- I am a USA Hockey Certified coach of a hockey team out of Massachusetts that is available to special needs children and adults. I serve as one of the assistant coaches, and my duties include teaching the athletes how to skate, play hockey, connect with one another and have fun.
- I played college hockey at University of Tennessee for the ACHA Division II Tennessee Ice Vols. While a player, I also served as the teams outreach coordinator. My goal was to get the team into the community, which I completed through fundraising events, social media, and community service such as food drives and work in youth centers.
- I was a helper in the best buddies program in high school, and am a supporter to this day.
- In college, I served as an intern for the Knoxville History Project, with the main goal of promoting public history throughout Eastern Tennessee.
- Strong interest in criminal justice, civil rights, litigation, and government.