Virginia Phelps
Springfield,KY
Summary
Accomplished Solo Practice Attorney with a proven track record at the Department of Public Advocacy, adept in case management and negotiation. Expert in legal research and client representation, I excel in fostering collaborative dispute resolutions and achieving client objectives through creative and critical thinking. My approach combines rigorous legal analysis with effective client counseling, ensuring high-quality advisement and advocacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Solo Practice Attorney
Self
07.2024 - Current
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Staff Attorney III
Department of Public Advocacy
08.2006 - 06.2024
Education
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Louisville Brandeis School of
Louisville, KY05.2006
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Music
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2003
Skills
- Case Management
- Trial experience
- Oral debate
- Legal writing
- Document Review
- Efficient researcher
- Court Procedures
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Document filing
- Legal Research
- Investigation skills
- Reviewing documents
- Legal Advisory
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Analysis
- Court preparation
- Oral advocacy
- Document Preparation
- Settlement Negotiation
- Client Counseling
- Criminal defense
- Case interpretation
- Civil Law
- Negotiation
- Litigation
- Practice Management
- Case File Management
- Criminal Investigations
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Legal Research and Review
- Legal Brief Preparation
Accomplishments
I have completed numerous trainings including but not limited the NACDL's Trial Institute in 2018, NACDL's Leadership Training, NACDL's Racial Justice training, various immigration law training, and investigation techniques training.
Timeline
Solo Practice Attorney
Self
07.2024 - Current
Staff Attorney III
Department of Public Advocacy
08.2006 - 06.2024
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Louisville Brandeis School of
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Music
University of Louisville
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