Chandra Mansfield

Experienced attorney qualified to handle complex transactional matters, litigation, counseling and advising on legal matters. Highly motivated and knowledgeable in various facets of state and federal laws particularly with analyzing policy, procedures, statutes, laws, and industry practices to ensure regulatory compliance; manages multiple projects in fast paced work environments; exercises sound independent judgment with diplomacy; and resolves complex issues with attention to detail.

Attorney/Sole Practitioner - 4Law Firm, LLC/4Law Enterprises, LLC

(2017-11)

• Advise clients on disability benefits, compensation entitlements, and eligibility.
• Research, analyze, and interpret VA regulations pertaining to disability ratings.
• Prepare applications for new, increases, supplemental claims and higher-level review appeals.
• File appeals based on denial of clams related to compensation, pension, and death benefits.
• Reviews service treatment and medical records, peer review literature, and evidence based on facts and laws to provide statement in support of claims.
• Provide legal services, document review, dispute resolution, and mediate settlements.
• Arbitrate civil matters appointed by the Bernalillo County Second Judicial District Court.

Dispute Resolution Attorney - MET Healthcare Solutions

(2023-04)

• Arbitrate medical IDR disputes between healthcare/air ambulance service providers and group health plans under the Federal "No Surprises Act."
• Review and analyze documentation and briefs in making payment determinations.
• Prepare final determination summaries within legally mandated time frame.
• Draft clear and impartial payment determination rationale summary outcomes.

Legal Consultant - Maximus Federal Services, Inc. LLP

(2024-05 - 2025-01)

• Advised on legal issues involving federal regulatory compliance in accordance with the Federal "No Suprises Act."
• Interpreted applicable regulations and policies based on Federal and State guidelines.
• Prepared final determination summaries using Salesforce.
• Reviewed documents to ensure that solutions were consistent with organizational objectives.
• Formulated policy guidelines, processes, procedures, and job aids for staff.

Associate Attorney - Tyson & Mendes, LLP

(2023-07 - 2024-02)

• Represented insurance carriers and insureds in personal injury and civil claims.
• Negotiated insurance claim settlements in arbitrations and mediations.
• Analyzed complex legal issues, conducts extensive legal research, and investigations.
• Reviewed and analyzed insurance claims to determine case value, risk exposure, and costs.
• Drafted pleadings, evaluation status reports, motions, and settlement releases.
• Propounded discovery and appeared in hearings in response to motions and settlements.

Attorney Advisor - U.S. Small Business Administration

(2020-09 - 2022-05)

• Analyzed and reviewed documents for legal sufficiency to ensure post compliance.
• Advised borrowers on loan agreements, conditions, funding and collateral terms.
• Drafted bankruptcy notices, fraud, and suspicious activity reports (SARs).
• Managed a large volume of applications and loan agreements under strict deadlines.
• Advised borrowers on Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) eligibility and requirements.
• Monitored business accounts to ensure compliance under the CARES Act.

Assistant District Attorney (Prosecutor) - Fifth Judicial District Attorney's Office

(2018-05 - 2019-08)

• Served as lead Prosecutor in bench and jury trials in Magistrate, and District Court.
• Drafted motions, petitions, subpoenas, summons, and discovery requests.
• Researched laws, analyzed codes, statutes, criminal complaints, and complex reports.
• Negotiated plea agreements, diversion provisions, and conditions of release.
• Managed heavy case load from inception to disposition.
• Reviewed police reports and criminal complaints to determine whether to file or dismiss charges.

Juris Doctor - Law - Arizona Summit Law School (2015-01)

Bachelor's Degree - Telecommunications Management - DeVry University (2001-10)

Bachelor's Degree - Tourism Management - Henderson State University (1993-12)