Eric Kolle
Education Northwestern University School of Law Chicago, IL
LLM in Taxation, Graduation May 2011
Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law Ada, OH
Juris Doctorate May 2010
G.P.A. 3.18 Rank: Top 20 Percent
Honors: Staff Editor, Ohio Northern Law Review Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Associate Editor, Ohio Northern Law Review Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
Academic Scholarship Award
Dean’s List Spring 2009
Publication: Disciplinary Counsel vs. Sargeant, 35 Ohio Northern University Law Review (2009)
Binghamton University School of Management, SUNY Vestal, NY
B.S. Finance, January 2005
Professional Martin & Seibert L.C. Martinsburg, WV
Experience Law Clerk Summer Intern 05/09 – 8/09
Composed correspondences to the firm’s litigation file in the form of memorandums on numerous subjects, including: bifurcation of bad faith claims, elements of damages in a tort action, requirements for piercing the corporate veil, standards for determining the appropriate fee for an independent medical examination, proper procedures for drilling a well for public consumption, negligent installation, and permissive use statutes, for litigation strategy in defending insurance companies and other corporate clients.
Completed a research project regarding the recent Supreme Court decision Massey v. Caperton, to determine the opinion’s future affect on the process of judicial disqualification in West Virginia.
Worked on several claim files propounding legal discovery documents including requests for admissions, requests for documents, and interrogatories.
Prepared and executed a presentation concerning recent developments in West Virginia case law regarding Commercial General Liability Insurance before the firm’s managing partners.
Glaser & Ebbs LLP Ft. Wayne, IN
Law Clerk Summer Intern 5/08 – 8/08
Prepared legal discovery documents for multiple pending actions including
Researched and produced detailed memos on the subjects of bifurcation, default judgment, negligent hiring and retention, and the non-delegable duty exception to the Doctrine of Respondeat Superior
Attended client consultations discussing details of cause of action and preparatory strategic meetings with in-house and consulting counsels
Prepared exhibits used by counsels in the matter of Edwards v. Gearhart
Obtained first hand experience of courtroom procedure through attending and observing civil and criminal trials
Bank of America Hillsdale, NJ
Senior Sales Specialist 12/06 – 07/07; Personal Banker 7/05 – 12/06
Helped small business owners maximize their profit potential through sales of financial assets
Integral member of internal auditing process. Responsible for training personnel in general bank compliance issues and security procedures
Developed solutions to satisfy customers’ financial circumstances - maximizing the current national economic conditions, utilizing promotional opportunities and assessing client’s needs, time frame and aversion to risk
Metropolitan Logistic Services, LTD. Paterson, NJ
Customer Service Supervisor 9/04 – 7/05
Handled account management responsibility
Managed general accounts payable/receivable and bookkeeping
Involved in implementation of new web-native TMS software for major clients
Bar Admissions 2010 New York