Fernando Duran
JD
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Analyzed pre-suit settlement demands, medical records, and underlying claim information to assess liability, damages, and settlement exposure Communicated claim assessments and settlement recommendations to insurance adjusters Drafted tender letters responding to pre-suit demands, contributing to successful claim resolution
Experience
Summer Associate at Gower Wooten & Darneille (2025-05 – 2026-01)
- Analyzed pre-suit settlement demands, medical records, and underlying claim information to assess liability, damages, and settlement exposure
- Communicated claim assessments and settlement recommendations to insurance adjusters
- Drafted tender letters responding to pre-suit demands, contributing to successful claim resolution
Student Attorney at GSU College of Law Immigration Clinic (2025-01 – 2026-01)
- Represented Client in immigration proceeding, including conducting direct examination of client in immigration court
- Researched asylum and convention against torture case law in the 11th circuit and drafted supporting memorandum of law
- Interviewed Spanish-speaking client and witnesses to identify relevant facts and evaluate potential forms of immigration relief
- Maintained accurate time records and managed billable hours using Clio
Summer Associate at Gower Wooten & Darneille (2024-05 – 2024-08)
- Drafted motion for summary judgment and supporting brief in wrongful death matter
- Analyzed pleadings, discovery, medical records, and case files to develop litigation strategies
- Drafted motion to compel and for sanctions addressing opposing party's discovery violations
- Prepared medical chronologies by reviewing and synthesizing extensive medical records
Litigation Paralegal at Gower Wooten & Darneille (2022-03 – 2023-08)
- Drafted pleadings, motions, notices, discovery requests and responses, releases, and other litigation documents
- Managed caseload exceeding 100 matters while ensuring timely and accurate court filings
- Maintained accurate time records and managed billable hours using Actionstep and Rocket Matter
Education
Denmark Exchange Law Student – Aarhus University (2026-01 – 2026-07)
Juris Doctor – Georgia State University College of Law (2026-05)
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – Georgia State University (2021-05)
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – Georgia State University (2021-05)
