SILVER & SILVER LLP, New Britain, CT (Current Employment) Associate Attorney, November 2010–Present
*specialize in all areas listed herein under Legal Experience
CARELLA LAW OFFICES, Middletown, CT Associate Attorney, February 2008–October 2010
- Handle complex real estate and business transactions, land use, and zoning, including purchase and sale development (residential and commercial), leasing, and landlord tenant.
- Effectively represent clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters.
- Perform extensive online legal research for superiors as well as patrons.
- Manage all aspects of cases from inception through completion.
- Skilled negotiator, mediator and advisor.
JOZUS MILARDO AND THOMASSON, Middletown, CT
Summer Associate, 2006
- Organized new cases and commentary on law.
- Commended for work on large case and established CT precedent for an issue in an otherwise unprecedented area: Donald L. Palozie v. Richard T. Palozie, co-administrator (Estate of Sophie H. Palozie), et al. (SC 17752); argued before a panel of the court consisting of Justices Borden, Katz, Palmer, Vertefeuille and Zarella, Js.
- Handled numerous areas of real estate including performing title searches.
LAW OFFICES OF SUSAN MALONEY, New Bedford, MA
Spring Extern, 2006
- Selected by Dean of Clinical Programs for the Field Placement Program.
- Conducted in-depth legal analysis of various cutting-edge issues pertaining to family law cases including “de facto parent” custody case.
- Researched and analyzed healthcare discrimination case involving gender equality.
- Worked on case involving The Board of Veterans’ Appeals.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
JOHN HAGEL CONSTRUCTION, Cromwell, CT Construction Contractor, April 1996–November 2007
- Analyze land use issues and various property disputes.
- Work with customers to develop a plan for their new home encompassing their needs.
- Manage subcontractors regarding timeliness and budget requirements.
- Broker products and materials through various suppliers to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
QUALITY DRIVEWAY SEALING, Cromwell, CT
Owner, May 1999–June 2006
- Created seasonal company specializing in driveway maintenance.
- Generated customer base and prepared bookkeeping and financial records.
