Taisa N. Tomycz
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Bar Membership
Admitted to Georgia State Bar, 2010 - Bar Number: 525855
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI
J.D. 2009
. Cum Laude, 3.21 GPA
. Class Rank: Top 13%
. Dean's List, Honor Roll, Honor Scholarship
. Mock Trial
. Mock Trial 1st Year Competition Finalist
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI B.S.
2005
Legal Experience
Hanks Brookes, LLC, Atlanta, GA September 2010-
Present
Associate
. Reviewed nursing home charts in connection with responding to
allegations of negligence and wrongful death and developing
medical defenses regarding same.
. Conducted facility witness interviews to gather additional
information and discuss nursing standards of care.
. Interacted with physicians and nurse consultants to formulate
alternative theories as to the cause of a resident's alleged
injuries.
. Drafted various pleadings and motions; drafted, reviewed, and
revised discovery responses; and performed legal research.
. Performed legal work as a Special Assistant Attorney General
on behalf of the state for a liquidated insurance company;
collected outstanding insurance premiums from various
corporations that had outstanding balances with the
liquidated company; engaged in successful settlement
negotiations with plaintiff's counsel; and filed lawsuits
against various corporations in connection with collecting
the liquidated company's assets.
Law Offices of James Bryan Lewis, Nashville, TN April 2010-
July 2010
Legal Assistant
. Drafted an appellate brief to the Tennessee Court of Criminal
Appeals under the supervision of Attorney Bryan Lewis.
District Attorney General, 21st Judicial District, Franklin, TN
Summer 2009
Law Intern
. Successfully prosecuted a jury trial for Driving under the Influence.
. Conducted discovery for several cases including manslaughter, driving
under the influence, and theft.
. Completed legal research on various case law and crafted legal
arguments for felony and non-felony cases.
. Drafted documents that included judicial subpoenas, indictments,
motions in limine, and other trial motions.
. Engaged in successful plea negotiations with pro se defendants and
defense attorneys in General Sessions Criminal Court and Juvenile
Court.
. Conducted extensive interviews with police officers, probation
officers, and witnesses in preparation for preliminary hearings and
sentencing hearings.
. Counseled victims, witnesses, and officers on a weekly basis to assist
in prosecuting misdemeanor cases.
Law Offices of Bohdan J. Zelechiwsky, Bethlehem PA Summer
2004
Law Intern
. Documented and observed client interviews.
. Assisted attorney during class one felony voir dire case.
. Assisted in research and writing opening statement and closing
arguments.
Professional Affiliations
. Member of Georgia Bar Association.
. Member of Young Lawyers Division.
. Member of DRI, organization of defense attorneys and in-house
counsel.
Pro Bono Experience
Legal Aid Society, Nashville, TN
. Worked on a myriad of cases under the supervision of a licensed
attorney in Tennessee including will contests, divorce, custody
issues, harassment, domestic violence, premises liability, bankruptcy,
and landlord tenant disputes.
Atlanta Community Food Bank, Atlanta, GA
. Firm Captain responsible for coordinating Hanks Brookes, LLC's,
efforts in "Legal Food Frenzy" competition sponsored by the State Bar
of Georgia Young Lawyers Division.
References will be furnished upon request.