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Dallas, TX Street Address | Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE | Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE
In-House Attorney and Counsel
Dedicated attorney with over 6 years of litigation and in-house counsel experience, looking to
advance with a new company that can benefit from a wealth of knowledge and skills. As an expert
in negotiating and structuring contracts, developing and implementing employment procedures, and
retaining and managing outside legal counsel, will be an immediate asset able to address all facets of
a companys legal needs.
Skills and Expertise
Strategic and versatile problem solver
Broad spectrum management and analysis of legal issues
Expert corporate contract and agreement structuring
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Skilled coordinator and experience retaining and managing employees and outside counsel
Up-to-date with strict regulatory compliance and Human Resources �
Bar Admission and Education
Bar Admission
2009 Texas State Bar
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Fort Worth, TX
Juris Doctor, December 2008
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Bachelors in Arts and Humanities, Cum Laude, May 2004
Professional Experience
Individually responsible for providing legal counsel to all company divisions including
administration, operations, and human resources
Draft and negotiate all corporate and legal documents, contracts, and agreements including: asset
purchase agreements, commercial transactions, membership interest purchase agreements, and non-
disclosure agreements
Assist human resources in handling EEOC complaints, hiring, outplacement, disciplinary actions,
and defense of administrative appeals
Retain and provide corporate support for all outside counsel
Reduce legal fees by drafting litigation documents in-house, such as pleading arguments, various
motions, and responding to discovery
Develop and conduct regular compliance training for employees
Exhibit resourcefulness and versatility in resolving legal questions from all departments through
research, experience, and creative problem solving
Candidate's Name
Dallas, TX 75220 | Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE | Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE
Career History
Windsor Equity Group, INC November 2011 April 2015 Dallas, TX
General Counsel, Corporate Attorney
Lead in-house counsel for a large asset location company, providing services to financial
institutions to effectively locate and recover secured collateral
Provide expert advice and counsel to management on all legal matters, including contract drafting
and negotiations, compliance with contractual obligations, and human resources.
Manage outside counsel and all litigation matters.
Ortiz Law Firm, P.L.L.C. September 2010 October 2011 Dallas, TX
Associate Attorney
Manage a large client caseload providing immigration law representation for individuals and
families
Handle all aspects of representation: conduct extensive legal research; draft pleadings; trial briefs,
and various motions related to immigration removal proceedings; make court appearances
Develop a personalized case strategy and analyze complicated cases for each client
Balekian Hayes, P.L.L.C. December 2009 August 2010 Dallas, TX
Associate Attorney
Successfully represent firm clients, primarily in fields of creditors rights and collections
throughout the state of Texas
Strategically draft legal pleadings and motions, negotiate numerous settlements, obtain favorable
trial verdicts for clients
Propound and respond to all discovery including, but not limited to, document requests and
interrogatories
Additional Information and Notable Case Victories
Successfully litigated and defended company in lawsuit resulting in saved assets and court costs
in excess of $100k
Volunteer Farsi translator for the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas.
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