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Anthony G. Atala ResumeAG. A, E NTHONY TALASQUIRE 2899 Collins Avenue Apartment 1749 Miami Beach, Florida 33140 (305) 778-9084 ajatala@yahoo.com EDUCATION Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, College of Law Juris Doctor Orlando, Florida May 2008 Student Bar Association, Finance Committee; Hispanic Student Ass Activities: Guardian ad Litem Legal Clinic; Legal Aid Society Volunteer University of Florida BachelorÈs of Arts in Political Science Gainesville, Florida May 2005 : National Merit Scholar; Hispanic Student Association Leadership Honors : Executive Director, Hispanic Student Association; Activities Cha Activities Student Association; Chapter Vice President, Sigma Lambda Beta; Executive Board Member Multicultural Greek Counsel EXPERIENCE Goldstein Law Group, P.A. Associate Attorney Fort Lauderdale, Florida January 2012 Ã Present ¥Investigate, Litigate, and assist in management of insurance defcts concerning Automobile Personal Injury Protection claims with an emphasis on suspicious ¥Handles litigation of large SIU projects, including taking the d and owners of medical facilities, and prepared and attended for adjusterÈs (pre-litigation and litigation) depositions. ¥Attended motion hearings, emergency hearings, and Pre-Trial Conferences. Represented clients in formal mediations ¥Handle individual cases, including claims and lawsuits on behalf of corporate clients and large insurance firms (such as State Farm, Allstate, and Gainsco). ¥Reviewed and drafted motions, pleadings, notices, depositions tr complex P.I.P. litigation cases. ¥Negotiated with adjusters and PlaintiffÈs counsel settlements, propo Personal Injury lawsuits. ¥Prepared Defense Analysis Reports and deposition summaries for c discuss litigation strategy and suggestions ¥Represented firm in marketing and client development meetings in insurance carriers. ¥Represented firm in judicial receptions and campaign functions t Gladys A. Cardenas, P.A. Associate Attorney Miami, Florida June 2011 Ã January 2012 ¥Supervised all aspects of first-party Personal Injury Protection (PIP) lawsuits including meetin medical clinics and diagnostic center to gain new business for the firm in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Lee Counties. ¥Reviewed all thirty day pre suit demands, reviewed and drafted i motions, discovery demands and requests, and proposed orders. ¥Responsible for settling and defending first part PIP law suits. Settled an a generating approximately $35,000 per month in attorneysÈ fees. ¥Attended motion hearings, emergency hearings, and Pre-Trial Conferences; depositions for adjusters, records custodian, billing custodian, corporate representative. Represe ¥Reviewed Explanation of Benefits submitted by the Insurance Carr was indebted to the client. ¥Reviewed and drafted personal injury demands and litigation documents f falls cases. ¥Negotiated with adjusters and defense counsel settlements and re ¥Met with clients to advise when demands were sent, status of their injuries and treatment, new cl consultations, and coordination with clinics to provide medical ¥Represented clients in Criminal and Family Law cases, including Montes de Oca Atala Law Group, P.L. Managing Partner / Attorney Kissimmee, Florida June 2010 Ã May 2011 Associate Attorney: April 2010 Ã June 2010 (f/k/a Montes de Oca Law Group, LLC) Case Manager / Law Clerk: November 2008- April 2010 ¥Became managing partner of law firm with specialization in Real Defense, Family Law, and Small Business representation. Spearhe and small business realms. Work with other managing partner in the areas of Bankruptcy, P Criminal Defense. ¥Supervised firmÈs 4 employees, 3 contracted paralegals, and mark Florida. Managed operations for the offices in Kissimmee, Florida and Orlando, Florida. ¥Served as Marketing Liaison with appearances in Spanish language ¥Through marketing efforts, single-handedly generated over $300,000.00 in legal fees earned in 2010 Generated over $120,000.00 in legal fees in 2009. ¥Responsible for drafting all demand packages to be submitted to ¥Responsible for all Court appearances in the areas of real estat law in the Circuit and County courts of Orange, Osceola, Seminol-Dade Counties. ¥Conducted all client intakes in clientsÈ homes, offices, and in ¥Featured or wrote articles in La Prensa Newspaper, Orlando Sentinel, Epiko Magazine, Latinos de Hoy, and Merca2 Magazine. ¥Lead attorney in two prominent local media criminal cases concer where press statements were written and appearances on televisioo were taken. Resurrection Catholic Church Director of Youth Ministry Winter Garden, Florida August 2007 Ã Present ¥Coordinate Parish events for all Youth ages 14-18 that are religious and secular in nature. Instituted the Lifeteen Curriculum for the Parish ¥Assist in the coordination of Religious Education and Adult Fait ministry ¥Coordinated and taught weekly youth night on topics such related event religious lessons. Directed and lead high school religious encounter retreats ¥Director of all Religious Education Program for High School studspiritual guidance. Sanchez Law Group, P.A. (A-Plus Premier Title) Law Clerk / Title Manager Orlando, Florida August 2008 Ã November 2008 January 2007 Ã August 2007 (f/k/a/ Lynum & Sanchez, P.A.) March 2006 Ã August 2006 ¥Assisted within general practitioner firm in the fields of real family law, criminal law, civil litigation and foreclosure, and bus ¥Directed all aspects of real estate title, title insurance, and In 2007, the firm incorporated A-Plus Premier Title, where I served as the initial title manager. Was responsible for all aspects concerning ordering and reviewing title searches, clearing any a files for closings, closings, and post closing. Responsible for and preparing documents to issue final title policy to owner and mortgagee. ¥Marketed firm at social and professional events. ¥Provided assistance in research and in client intake sessions. to the partners with legal research in various matters. Assisted partners in pre Florida A&M University, College of Law Ã Guardian ad Litem Clinic Certified Legal Intern Orlando, Florida Spring 2008 Summer 2007 ¥Received Florida Court certification under the Student Practice Rule, and worked as a representing clients in Orange County juvenile dependency cases. Collaborated with supervising attorney and professor in researching the areas of law related to my cases, analyzed the impact of the laws on the established facts of the cases, and evaluated what legal options were availa ¥Utilized the client centered counseling methods to create a posi with my clients. Enabled clients to understand their options and make a well felt was the best plan of action for them. ¥Attended meetings each week to create strategic plans, discuss c clients, prepare for trial, and established what work needed to be done to act clients. Responsible for creating case theories, strategic plan examinationÈs, and formal correspondence. Conducted fact investigations, and individual client counseling sessions. ¥Communicated with attorneys representing Department of Children and Families, Case Managers in coordinating the proper outcome and resolution cluding termination of parental rights if the abuse was egregious ¥Applied the Florida Rules of Evidence, Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, the Family laws, and government welfare regulations in client representation. ¥Volunteered each week to assist in intake coordination for Staff Attorneys at Orange County Ba Legal Aid Office Florida A&M University, College of Law Research and Teaching Assistant Rhoda Pierre Cato, Associate Professor of Law Orlando, Florida Fall 2006 ¥Worked with Associate Professor in implementing strategic ways t of Contracts I course. ¥Held general office hours and online office hours where students the materials covered in class. ¥Held two weekly review sessions in classroom to discuss topics, ¥Met weekly with Professor to provide class feedback and general ing a general tutorial. Lexis Nexis Group Lexis Associate Orlando, Florida Fall 2006 Spring 2007 ¥On campus associate responsible for training and development of ¥Held office hours where students can address specific issues concerning research and skills in using Lexis Nexis. ¥Assisted fist year students on researching for briefs and memora division students on how to strengthen their research skills. Shox Printing, Inc. Director of Sales and Marketing Gainesville, Florida October 2004 Ã May 2005 ¥Managed all office employees, consisting of 3-4 staff members at any time ¥Worked and coordinated with vendors, inventory, order placement a start-up company in the area of advertising and print marketing ¥Coordinated, managed, and trained interns and sales team in the design. Newland Realty Corp. Assistant to Broker Miami, Florida September 2001 Ã June 2002 ¥Researched plots of land for zoning and planning history in coun ¥Worked with Broker, surveyors, and developers in determining divi ¥Coordinated meetings with County officials in Zoning department ¥Participated in customer meetings and relations. Law Offices of Marina Barturen, P.A. Legal Assistant Miami, Florida June 2000 Ã August 2000 April 2001 ¥Assisted in office personnel ¥Answered phone and greeted clients; drafted legal documents and correspondence ¥Maintained records and files for pending cases ¥Participated in client interviews and meetings ¥Assisted with client billing ADMISSIONS ¥Member in Good Standing of the Florida Bar ¥United States Federal Court Ã Middle District of Florida ¥United States Federal Court Ã Southern District of Florida ¥Licensed Real Estate Broker Ã State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regul PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS ¥Broward County Bar Association ¥Cuban American Bar Association ¥Orange County Bar Association ¥Hillsborough County Bar Association ¥Kissimmee / Osceola County Chamber of Commerce ¥Florida A&M University College of Law Alumni Association ¥University of Florida Alumni Association ¥Orlando Regional RealtorÈs Association ¥National Association of Realtors / Florida Association of Realto ¥Notary Public Ã State of Florida SKILLS : Client Profiles, Time Matters, Pro Doc, West Law, and Lexis-Nexis; Mac and Windows XP, 2000 and Computer Vista Operating Systems; MS Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel American Immigration LawyerÈs Association, National Convention, Seminars: National Association of Consumer Bankruptcyional Convention, 2010 : Fluent in Spanish. 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