Wade Conner
Clermont
Summary
Seasoned Litigation Attorney with significant experience in managing complex civil and criminal cases. Notable strengths include analyzing legal documents, presenting articulate arguments, and providing robust litigation strategies. Demonstrated ability to negotiate settlements effectively and perform under pressure while maintaining high ethical standards. Recognized for making a positive impact in previous roles through meticulous preparation and diligent follow-through on all aspects of litigation process.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Attorney
United Auto Insurance Company
Orlando
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with claims adjusters to assess liability and coverage issues.
- Conducted coverage reviews and litigated bad faith disputes.
- Mentored junior attorneys on legal research and trial preparation techniques.
- Drafted legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
- Negotiated settlements between parties in civil disputes.
PIP Litigation Attorney
Farmers Insurance Company
Orlando
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Drafted discovery requests and responses related to document production, interrogatories, and depositions.
- Analyzed case law, statutes, regulations, contracts, and other documents to identify issues relevant to the litigation.
- Negotiate favorable settlement agreements.
- Conducted legal research on insurance regulations and case law.
- Represented clients in court hearings and depositions for insurance claims.
Associate Attorney
Walker, Revels, Greninger PLLC.
Orlando
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Drafted legal documents for various cases and proceedings.
- Represented clients in court hearings and mediations effectively.
- Managed multiple case files while ensuring timely updates and communication.
- Coordinated discovery efforts including document requests and responses from third parties.
- Met with opposing counsel to discuss settlement options or negotiate agreements.
Assistant Public Defender
Ninth Judicial Circuit Office of the Public Defender
Orlando
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Conferred with opposing counsel to discuss case strengths and weaknesses to negotiate favorable case outcomes for clients.
- Aggressively litigated cases through both motion writing and argument in Court.
- Researched legal authority and black letter law to compare fact patterns to precedential cases and determine probable outcomes to advise clients of legal risk.
- Independently scheduled, prepared and conducted depositions of Victims, Officers, and Witnesses.
- Selected jurors, argued motions in limine and conferred with judges during trial.
Trial Court Law Clerk
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Brooksville
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Accurately prepared and drafted orders, memoranda and judgments for multiple Circuit Court Judges.
- Researched pertinent laws and regulations and summarized complex legal issues arising during litigation and during the appeals process.
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of matters and provided substantive support for General Counsel and other members of the legal team as needed.
- Attended required meetings and conferences as well as training sessions to develop and maintain understanding of current conventions and laws.
Document Review Attorney
Consilio Document Review
St. Petersburg
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Efficiently collected, analyzed, and categorized large volumes of evidence and data.
- Worked closely with counsel to review expansive discovery.
- Quickly and accurately ascertained if documents were relevant for trial.
- Advised counsel of any documents that needed redaction or constituted work product.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Stetson University College of Law
Gulfport, FL05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Sociology
The University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2014
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Discovery management
- Oral advocacy
- Legal analysis
- Legal writing
- Depositions expertise
- Active listening
- Westlaw expertise
- Negotiation tactics
- Adaptability
- Creative and critical thinking
Professional License And Memberships
- The Florida Bar, #1015822
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- Criminal Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar
- Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar
- Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar
- Business Law Section of the Florida Bar
- Government Lawyer Section of the Florida Bar
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Litigation Attorney
United Auto Insurance Company
05.2023 - Current
PIP Litigation Attorney
Farmers Insurance Company
10.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Attorney
Walker, Revels, Greninger PLLC.
06.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Public Defender
Ninth Judicial Circuit Office of the Public Defender
04.2019 - 06.2021
Trial Court Law Clerk
Fifth Judicial Circuit
01.2018 - 09.2018
Document Review Attorney
Consilio Document Review
10.2017 - 01.2018
Juris Doctor -
Stetson University College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Sociology
The University of Central Florida