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Walter Kelley

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Legal professional offering expertise in Contract and related law. Experienced in building trust and rapport with clients, clients' representatives, and Corporate customers, as well as offering legal advice in clear terms. Dedicated to client needs, issues, and concerns. In the case of Hexagon, the Company was my only client, but I often worked with, and provided advice to, Company representatives who dealt directly with customers, as well as engaging in my own communications with, but not representation of Hexagon's customers themselves.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Divisional Counsel

Hexagon
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support Hexagon requirements and Customer needs.
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise Hexagon on various contract considerations.
  • Reviewed proposed business opportunities from Hexagon sales group and approved or denied proposals.
  • Researched facts and information regarding other companies for consideration of purchase or merger.
  • Researched issues associated with regard to possible sale of Hexagon business units.
  • Engaged in other tasks as requested or needed.

Partner/Shareholder

Wilmer & Lee, PA (and Prior Incarnations Of Firm)
06.1994 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with colleagues and staff to maximize efficiency in meeting state and federal court deadlines, including discovery all the way through trial.
  • Stayed informed, especially through CLE seminars, on labor and employment, and workers' compensation developments to enhance client services.
  • Collaborated with other partners and associates in addressing tasks and responsibilities in need of undertaking or completing.
  • Prepared for and took depositions
  • Prepared for and participated in mediations.
  • Drafted discovery.
  • Answered discovery, making appropriate objections.
  • Wrote briefs, including appellate briefs.
  • Attended hearings.
  • Represented clients in settlement hearings before judges.
  • Prepared for and accompanied clients at trial.
  • Drafted reports and updates for insurance company clients.
  • Provided service and advice to clients and individuals seeking resolution of legal issues and representation.
  • Provided advice by telephone, especially regarding urgent client matters that needed immediate attention.
  • Interview witnesses and client representatives to prepare for depositions, mediation, and trial.
  • Made myself available day or evening for client calls and needs.
  • Promoted strong and ongoing client and business relationships.
  • Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
  • Assisted in oversight of firm's administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff, and assisted in compliance with certain legal issues, particularly internal human resource concerns.
  • Along with several, but not all other, partners, owned (and own) firm's building in separate LLC, and assisted (and still assist) with various building issues, repairs, financing, and other building concerns.
  • Gave client seminars, particularly with regard to labor and employment, and workers' compensation matters.
  • Other day-to-day responsibilities as needs arose.

Associate Attorney

Wilmer & Shepard, PA
06.1991 - 06.1994
  • Drafted documents on behalf of clients and partners on an as-needed basis, including Company Position Statements for the EEOC, settlement documents, trial briefs, post-trial briefs, NLRB briefs, and legal memos on various matters, as needed.
  • Assisted in development of strategies to resolve cases or prepare for trial.
  • Prepared for and attended mediations.
  • Prepared for and took depositions.
  • Attended unemployment hearings.
  • Conducted legal research for partners to develop strategies and arguments for depositions, mediations, and trial.
  • Assisted firm clients and businesses with legal matters, up to and including trial.
  • Performed various other tasks and jobs as requested by partners.
  • Interviewed or assisted in interviewing clients and witnesses.
  • Assisted in development of strategies for mediation, resolution of cases, or trial preparation.
  • Attended depositions and wrote post-deposition reports/summaries.
  • Conducted legal research for myself and partners to develop strategies and arguments for depositions, mediations, and trial.
  • Performed various other tasks and jobs as needed by partners.

Associate Attorney

Bell, Richardson & Sparkman, PA
08.1990 - 06.1991


  • Drafted or assisted in drafting of documents on behalf of clients and partners on an as-needed basis, including Company Position Statements for the EEOC, settlement documents, trial briefs, post-trial briefs, Labor Board briefs, and legal memos on various matters, as required.
  • Interviewed or assisted in interviewing clients and witnesses.
  • Assisted in development of strategies for mediation, resolution of cases, or trial preparation.
  • Attended depositions and wrote post-deposition reports/summaries.
  • Conducted legal research for partners to develop strategies and arguments for depositions, mediations, and trial.
  • Performed various other tasks and jobs as needed by partners.

Education

J.D. - Law

Cumberland School of Law
Birimngham, AL
06.1990

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies, Music, English, Journalism

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
08.1982

Skills

  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Worker Compensation Law
  • General Contract Law
  • Case and Issue Analysis
  • Contract Negotiation, Review, Drafting, and Approving
  • Issues Involving Breach of Contract
  • Internal Investigations Regarding Employee Issues, and External Investigations Into Background, Discovery, and Litigation
  • Engaged In Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Research Involving Various Regulatory Issues
  • Legal Advice and Compliance
  • Proficient in Word
  • Skilled at Westlaw Research

Timeline

Divisional Counsel

Hexagon
07.2022 - 09.2023

Partner/Shareholder

Wilmer & Lee, PA (and Prior Incarnations Of Firm)
06.1994 - 07.2022

Associate Attorney

Wilmer & Shepard, PA
06.1991 - 06.1994

Associate Attorney

Bell, Richardson & Sparkman, PA
08.1990 - 06.1991

J.D. - Law

Cumberland School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies, Music, English, Journalism

Samford University

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