Writer, Editor
Resume:
David Eberhart
Judge Advocate, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired
Active Member in Good Standing of the Virginia State Bar
Member # 23385
Clearwater, Florida 33767
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WEB EDITOR, WRITER, AUTHOR, LAWYER, TEACHER, LEADER, SPOKESMAN
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Dave Eberhart holds the Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, which he attended after being competitively selected for the Excess Leave Law Program of the U.S. Marine Corps. He also graduated from the U.S. Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island and the military judges’ course. His undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) degree is in Journalism and Public Relations from the American University in Washington, D.C., which he attended on a full athletic scholarship. During his Marine Corps career, he attended many schools, including the Formal Schools Instructor Training Course before assuming duties as lead instructor in command and staff and logistics.
• Contributing Editor for Newsmax Media, 560 Village Blvd # 120 West Palm Beach, FL 33409-1963, Author of 20 cover stories for the Newsmax magazine and hundreds of pieces for Newsmax.com. Web editor for both Newsmax.com and its partner Newsmax World. Intimately familiar with SEO principles and tactics, and the Kentico CMS. Stories and analyses subjects include: the United States Patriot Act, Healthcare law constitutionality, military tribunals, Guantanamo, 9/11 responders claims, Iraq, Afghanistan, war crimes allegations, balanced budget, federal deficit, the Tea Party phenomenon -- as well as profiles of national leaders and political figures. Attended numerous in-house training sessions on maximizing SEO while editing and uploading text and graphics to a succession of five content management systems. Reference: Newsmax senior editor David Alliot, 561-***-****. Google: “Dave Eberhart, Newsmax.”
• Veteran’s Affairs Editor and later News Editor of the original and historic domestic edition “Stars and Stripes” magazine and website. This publication and website was eventually taken over by the overseas arm (Pacific/Europe) of Stars and Stripes. Produced and posted content on everything for the active duty and veteran/retired service-member – rights, benefits, current events and intimate features focusing on the trials, tribulations and triumphs of our servicemen and women. Authored hardcopy edition cover stories on such topics as the Anthrax vaccine controversy and Medal of Honor winner Captain Rocky Versace, U.S. Army, bravest of the brave POW of the Vietnam era, executed by the enemy after a stubborn adherence to the Code of Conduct. Edited and uploaded stories and graphics to a custom CMS. Reference: Mike Faber, honorary member of the U.S. Military Academy class of 1959. 703-***-****. Google: “David Eberhart, Stars and Stripes.”
• Accompanied Army Judge Advocate wife to assignment in Heidelberg, Germany, where she served with V Corps as both a trial counsel and in legal assistance. Taught Business Law and Introduction to Legal Studies at the University of Maryland College in Mannheim, aided with Legal Assistance Office tax return efforts each tax season for three years. Wrote legal adviser columns for the post newspaper. Wrote five books, all published in trade paperback and still available as Amazon Kindle Store selections. Reference: Major General Thomas Romig, Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army 2001-2005 and presently Dean of the Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, 785-***-****. Search under author “Dave Eberhart” on the Kindle site.
• Associate in the firm of Kaestner, Denison and Pitney, PC (formerly Kaestner and Associates). General civil litigation, criminal defense, specialized in white-collar crime, many corporate clients. Left law firm to accompany military wife to Germany assignment. Reference: Joseph D. Morrissey, formerly Commonwealth's Attorney of Richmond, Virginia, currently member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 74th district. 804-***-****.
• Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Richmond, Virginia, economic crimes unit director. Represented the government in the circuit courts of the city of the city of Richmond. Advanced to become head of consumer affairs/economic crimes unit. Prosecuted several major cases that became national news, including Commonwealth v. Clyde Pitchford and Commonwealth v. Yukka Viko, the latter garnering the largest prison term ever awarded by a jury in a white-collar case – 222 years of confinement. One year sabbatical to head multi-jurisdictional drug grand jury in Fredericksburg, King George, Stafford and Caroline counties. Engineered the use of nuisance laws and ordinances to clear out drug-selling hotspots at truck stops. Hosted and produced a weekly TV show entitled: “Prosecutor’s Corner.” Show featured pragmatic advice for persons confronting traffic court, DUI charges, etc., as well as features and profiles in drug enforcement, gun control, etc. Reference: Attorney Stacy F. Garrett, 2551 Swanhurst Drive Midlothian, Virginia 23113, 804-***-****.
• Attended and graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law under the Excess Leave Law program; posted to Naval Justice School; designated a judge advocate; served in a variety of posts and positions, including trial counsel, defense counsel, claims, legal assistance, etc. Served under the late Ambassador Mike Mansfield as Japanese Liaison Officer to the Japanese criminal courts system. Ensured fair trials for military servicemen accused of crimes against Japanese law in areas of exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction; lectured large audiences new to the country on the laws and customs. Reference: William P. Henry, Senior Litigation Counsel City of Las Vegas, 400 Stewart Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89101, 702-***-****.
• Line officer, U.S. Marine Corps. Navy Achievement Medal awarded by Secretary of the Navy; instructor in command-and-staff, Montford Point Marine Base, North Carolina; instructor at the U.S. Marine Corp’s Unit Supply Officer’s Course (Unit Citation). Reference: DD-214.
The Nation's Accountant Tells It Like It Is
http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/8/2/184048.shtml?s=lh
Heritage Sounds Warning on Coming ‘Taxmageddon’
http://www.moneynews.com/StreetTalk/Heritage-Warning-Taxmageddon-economy/2012/05/11/id/438771#ixzz28Qr1Vhs7
Venezuela’s Chavez Caught in 'Culture of Corruption'
http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/3/31/114227.shtml
Defense Official: War on Drugs Shifts to Global Crime Networks
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/war-drugs-organized-global/2012/05/01/id/437605
KGB Spy Killed to Bury Chechnya Secrets
http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/11/28/170642.shtml
Mexican Drug Cartels Well Armed for Battle
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/mexico-cartels-well-armed/2009/01/26/id/327870
Egyptians Knew of Planned 9-11 Attacks Last August, Says Banker
http://www.prisonplanet.com/egyptians_knew_of_planned_911_attacks.htm
Bush Would Send SWAT Teams To Journalists' Homes
http://rense.com/general27/devour.htm
Expert: Iran Poised to Be ‘Mother of All World Threats’
http://surflightroy.net/2006/08/11/expert-iran-poised-to-be-mother-of-all-world-threats-by-dave-eberhart/
Gen. Wesley Clark: A Call to Arms
http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2003/8/23/154853.shtml
Still Silence From 9-11 Stock Speculation Probe
http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2002/6/2/62018.shtml
U.S. Comptroller General Warns the Nation of Economic Calamity
http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/8/2/175756.shtml
Russian Expert: 'Strong Suspicions' of Cuban Bio Threat
http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2002/5/19/142155.shtml
Argentina's 'Tango Effect' Sets Rhythm for Latin American Economy
http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2002/8/14/175420.shtml
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