Thomas J. Hanacek
Wilsonville,Oregon
Summary
Developed critical skills in legal research, case analysis, and client advocacy within rigorous legal environment. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capable of delivering high-quality results by applying transferable skills to diverse challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Attorney
Bittner & Hahs, P.C.
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided comprehensive legal services to clients across a wide range of business law practice areas.
- Represented clients in real estate transactions and advised on commercial landlord-tenant matters.
- Conducted extensive legal research and developed persuasive legal strategies for litigation.
- Drafted and reviewed various business contracts to ensure compliance and safeguard client interests.
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with clients and colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of 5 to collect, analyze, and integrate case material.
- Use LexisNexis for high-stakes legal research, thereby enhancing accuracy and feasibility of arguments.
- Drafted 10 legal documents per week including, motions, interrogatories, and correspondence to streamline process for senior attorneys.
- Researched and synthesized complex legal concepts for 20 precedents, contributing to comprehensive advisory reports.
Associate Attorney
Elliot, Riquelme & Wilson LLP
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Document review and organization of various legal documents to assist senior attorney streamline process including, pleadings, motions, correspondence and business agreements.
- Collaborated in client intake meetings and building relationships with new clients including maintaining existing client relationships. and working with new clients as well as maintaining existing client relationships.
- Use Westlaw database/software for research tasks, streamlining the information gathering process.
- Gained experience and knowledge working for a senior attorney with a multi-disciplinary practice including construction law, criminal law, business law, real estate & property disputes, as well as landlord/tenant law. Engaged routinely with the Rules of Civil Procedure, Uniform Trial Court Rules, Oregon statutes and Federal and State case law.
Summer Associate
Miller & Wagner LLP
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on medical malpractice tort theories and case law.
- Researched damage calculations for new causes of action in Oregon courts, including loss of chance and bystander liability.
- Organized and transcribed depositions and discovery documents including physician’s notes, nurse t-charts, and medical journals.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Mississippi School of Law
Oxford, Mississippi01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Business
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, Idaho01.2016
Skills
- Contracts
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- Case Management
- Trial Preparation
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Contract drafting
- Legal writing
- Case analysis
Certification
Member of Oregon State Bar in good standing of the Oregon State Bar.
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Bittner & Hahs, P.C.
04.2024 - 09.2025
Associate Attorney
Elliot, Riquelme & Wilson LLP
10.2023 - 01.2024
Summer Associate
Miller & Wagner LLP
01.2019 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Business
Northwest Nazarene University
Juris Doctor -
University of Mississippi School of Law