Real Estate Vice President

KIMBERLY KOTEK, Esq.

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Florida Bar, Member, September 2006 - Present

Education:

Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, FL

Juris Doctor, May 2006

Honor Roll, Spring 2006

Elder Law Society, Member

Health Law Society, Member

Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, cum laude, August 2000

G.P.A. 3.59/4.00; Class Rank: Top 5%

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Legal Work Experience:

Fidelity National Financial Title Group, Inc., Jacksonville, FL Feb. 2009-Oct.

2010

Assistant Vice President/In-House Counsel

• Managed and resolved claims made under lenders' title insurance policies.

• Analyzed coverage; retained outside attorneys to defend the insured or prosecute an action to cure title.

• Formulated litigation strategy and budget; managed litigation cost; approved litigation experts and

consultants.

• Evaluated the merits of litigation and obtained settlement authority; developed strategy for third party

contribution/recoupment.

• Defended lenders against adversarial proceedings by bankruptcy trustees and foreclosure proceedings.

• Represented title insurer at mediations. Negotiated settlements.

Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel, and Wander, P.A., Fort Myers, FL Nov. 2006- Feb. 2009

Associate

• Deposed claimants and physicians. Formulated interrogatory questions.

• Provided legal analysis and settlement recommendations to clients. Conducted strategy conferences with

adjusters and employers. Engaged in settlement and issue resolution conferences with opposing counsel.

• Drafted demand letters and motions.

• Mediated issues at State and Private Mediations. Attended motions and hearings.

• Conducted conferences and discovery consultations with physicians

• Analyzed medical records, personnel files, responses to requests for production, social security files, and

deposition transcripts.

Henry Johnson and Associates, P.A., Naples, FL May 2006- Oct. 2006

Associate

• Researched complex issues in construction and real estate law and drafted memorandums of law.

• Prepared complaints, motions, affidavits and correspondence.

• Assisted in preparing expert witnesses for mediations and arbitrations.

• Drafted interrogatory questions, deposition outlines, requests for production, and answers to discovery.

Professional Associations and Activities :

Florida Bar Association, Jacksonville Bar Association, Working Women’s Tennis League, Jacksonville Auburn

Alumni Club, Jacksonville Florida Alumni Club, Jacksonville YMCA

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