Real Estate Civil

DENNIS LORTIE

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Murray, Ky 42071

(270) 293- 7074

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I am an accomplished, meticulously organized and detailed individual who

has conducted legal research, analysis, trial preparation, and document

drafting. I have experience in providing counsel which required the ability

to logically and effectively analyze statutes, ordinances, case law, and

factual data. I have the ability to be concise, complete, logical,

objective and persuasive in both written and oral communications. I am a

resourceful individual who anticipates and evaluates all issues and

completes projects producing professional results while adhering to rigid

deadlines.

Professional Strengths

. Corporate Matters

. Licenses, Petitions and Waivers

. Privacy Matters

. Drafting Contracts

. Litigation Management

. Criminal Representations

. Real estate transactions

KEY LEGAL EXPERIENCE

I was a solo Attorney for eighteen years representing clients in both

civil and criminal litigation, as well as providing representation to the

indigent pursuant to contract with the Kentucky Department of Public

Advocacy.

I provided representation to clients by investigating, researching,

factual basis of cases to prepare for trial. Presented cases to juries,

conducted hearings, and provided representation in administrative

proceedings. Interpreted and applied laws, court decisions and other legal

authorities for use in preparation of cases, appeals and briefs. I

negotiated plea agreements with prosecuting counsel in district and circuit

courts. My other experience includes:

. Preparing pleadings and other legal documents in connection with

trials, hearings and other legal proceedings, both civil and criminal.

. Conducting extensive legal research using independent judgment,

discretion and initiative.

. Interviewing clients, police officers, victims, and witnesses in

regard to pending criminal matters of clients.

. Advising clients on criminal proceedings and procedure.

. Providing representation in, homicides and other serious felonies.

. Conducting criminal and civil lawsuits, drafted legal documents and

advising clients as to legal rights.

. Gathering evidence, conducting research, interviewing clients and

witnesses, prepares legal briefs, and develops strategy, arguments,

and testimony in divorce, civil, criminal, and other cases to

formulate defense or to initiate legal action.

. Representing clients in court and before quasi-judicial or

administrative agencies of government.

. Acting as trustee and guardian, for clients, drafted wills, trusts,

transfer of assets, gifts, and other documents.

. Advising clients concerning transactions of business involving

formation of corporations, partnerships and other legal entities.

. Providing representation in bankruptcy proceedings.

. Preparation of all documents concerning various real estate matters

and transactions, as well as performing title searches.

EDUCATION

Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Covington Kentucky, May 1981

B.S. in Political Science, Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky May 1975

BAR ADMISSIONS

Commonwealth of Kentucky 1980

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