ROBERT C. NORTHNESS

***** ******* ***** ? Pickerington, Ohio 43147

614-***-**** ? abhze7@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio

Juris Doctorate June 1987 with honors

GPA: 3.50 Class Standing: Upper 25% 86 semester credits

Ohio State Law Journal Board

Published at 48 Ohio St, L.J. 577

University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

B.S. - Speech/Theatre Education March 1979, Cum Laude Scholarship

- Intercollegiate debate 221.5 quarter credits

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fairfield County Prosecutor's Office February 1999 - April 2010

Assistant Prosecutor 35 Hours

per week

. Prioritized, evaluated and completed multiple simultaneous

projects to maximize efficiency and achieve critical deadlines.

. Applied communication skills in researching relevant case law for

the drafting, editing and finalizing of motions, memoranda and

orders.

. Strategically planned and utilized organizational skills to

facilitate case projects from initiation and discovery through a

plea or trial.

. Negotiated with defense counsel and independently prosecuted

hundreds of cases including at least 18 felony jury trials.

. Supervised staff in responding to discovery, corresponding with

victims and witnesses and assisting in the preparation for trials

and hearings.

Robert C. Northness, Esq. June 1991 - January 1999

Private Attorney 50

Hours per week

. Prioritized and coordinated a broad range of cases including

criminal defense, domestic relations, bankruptcy, business law and

real estate.

. Oversaw all aspects of the cases from inception through

completion, including initial intake, securing and interviewing

witnesses, litigation strategies, discovery and trial.

. Established key relationships and communicated with adverse

counsel, attorneys, clients, prosecutors, probation officers and

judicial staff

. Performed research to develop effective defenses at trial or to

seek post conviction relief in the Court of Appeals.

. Independently managed and defended over 400 criminal cases per

year, including more than 10 felony jury trials and an equal

number of misdemeanor jury trials as well.

. Marketed services to generate a client base including the writing

of a legal column in the county newspaper.

Robert C. Northness

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Schwartz, Kelm, Warren & Rubenstein March 1989 - April 1991

Associate

60 hours per week

. Performed a broad range of research of commercial issues and

drafting of responsive pleadings in contractual cases.

. Reviewed and made recommendations on Chapter 11 reorganization

plans.

. Met with officers of corporate clients to gather information and

documents in newly filed cases.

. Prepared for and assisted in the deposition of witnesses in

pending commercial cases.

. Assisted in oral hearings before the District Court in both Ohio

and New York.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court August 1987 - March 1989

Judicial Law Clerk 40

hours per week

. Observed all oral hearings and trials to facilitate the

composition of written opinions and orders.

. Reviewed and analyzed Motions and opposing briefs on primary

issues, performed extensive research and drafted orders or written

opinions, which were signed and filed, usually with no changes.

. Acted as liaison between Judge and counsel regarding pending

cases.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Admission by Ohio Supreme Court - November 16, 1987

Admission by U.S. District Court - 1988 (No. Dist. of Ohio); 1989 (So.

Dist. of Ohio)

AFFILIATIONS

Ohio State Bar Association

Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors of Fairfield County 2004 - 2007

Managed issues such as land acquisition, budgetary matters and loan

modifications. Developed and delivered presentations to community

organizations and church groups.

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