Johnny Hagel

I am an experienced Connecticut attorney specializing in real estate law. I am now looking to make a career change, and I am interested in becoming a sales manager. I believe my knowledge, intelligence, and common sense can be of great value to your company, and I am eager to contribute. Thank you for your consideration.

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

1. Handle complex real estate and business transactions, land use, and zoning, including purchase and sale development (residential and commercial), leasing, and landlord tenant.
2. Effectively represent clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters. 
3. Perform extensive online legal research for superiors as well as patrons.
4. Manage all aspects of cases from inception through completion.
5. Skilled negotiator, mediator and advisor.

1. Organized new cases and commentary on law.
2. 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. 
3. Handled numerous areas of real estate including performing title searches. 

1. Selected by Dean of Clinical Programs for the Field Placement Program.
2. Conducted in-depth legal analysis of various cutting-edge issues pertaining to family law cases including “de facto parent” custody case.
3. Researched and analyzed healthcare discrimination case involving gender equality.
4. Worked on case involving The Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

JOHN HAGEL CONSTRUCTION, Cromwell, CT Construction Contractor, April 1996–November 2007

1. Analyze land use issues and various property disputes. 
2. Work with customers to develop a plan for their new home encompassing their needs.
3. Manage subcontractors regarding timeliness and budget requirements.
4. Broker products and materials through various suppliers to ensure quality and cost effectiveness. 

1. Created seasonal company specializing in driveway maintenance.
2. Generated customer base and prepared bookkeeping and financial records.

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW, Dartmouth, MA J.D., May 2007

1. One of 12 students accepted to enroll in Trial Practice, Spring 2007
2. Chosen to serve as an Honors Fellow/Tutor by Dean Robert Ward Jr., Spring 2006 (one of six students)
3. Assisted Professor John Walsh as a Teaching Assistant and Mentor for “Legal Writing and Research”

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