John E. Williams
III, Esquire
* ********** **.. . *********, ** 02747 . Cell: 774-***-**** . Home:
774-***-****. ************@*****.***
Summary Motivated attorney with strong title examiner and real estate
background. Familiar with southern Massachusetts, possessing strong people,
presentation and reporting skills. Experience drafting wills, health care
proxies, living wills, trusts, and knowledge of estate planning.
Education Southern New England School of Law
Degree: Juris Doctor, January 2007
Honors: Adam Pauley Memorial Prize (May 2007)
Dean's List, Third Honors (October 2006)
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
B.S. Civil Engineering, May 2003
Licensure Massachusetts State Bar Licensed (June 2007)
Work Experience
2003- Present Sullivan, Williams & Quintin, New Bedford, MA
Attorney (2007-present)/Title Examiner (2003-2007)
While in law school, worked full time with experience in:
Title Searches, Drafting Wills/Trusts, Estate Planning
Current Agent of Fidelity Title Insurance, First American,
Ticor,
Legal Research (Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw)
Real Estate Closings
Creating Legal Documents Such as Motions, Wills, Deeds,
Leases
Housing Court (Evictions)
Presentation at Seminars (e.g., First Time Home Buyers)
Adverse Possession, Probate, Variances, Liquor Licensing
Loan Modifications
1999- 2003 Suffolk Construction, Boston, MA
Assistant Project Manager/Assistant Superintendent
Worked in a variety of capacities including:
Reading and Interpreting Plans
(architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical,
HVAC)
Working Closely with Architects on Design and Structural
Change Orders
Created and Supervised Punch Lists
Worked Closely with Environmental Consultants
Projects included:
Mission Main Hope VI, Boston, MA, Roxy Homes, Boston,
MA
38 Alerton Street Expansion, Boston, MA, Nine Zero
Hotel, 90 Tremont St., Boston, MA, Rollins Square,
Boston, MA, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dormitories
Technical Skills Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect,
Excel, AutoCAD
Familiar with MCLE: A Practical Guide to Estate Planning
in Massachusetts
Professional Development
August 2007 MCLE Seminar - Preserving and Transferring Your
Client's Principle Residence
July 2007 Lorman Seminar - Estate Planning for the Middle Class