lawyer

Preston Wade

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ******** *****

City: Henderson

State: KY

Zip: 42420

Country: USA

Phone: 270-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: 60

Willing to Relocate

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Preston J Wade, Attorney at Law

216 Highland Drive, Henderson, KY 42420 Home: 270-***-**** - Cell: 270-***-**** : *******@******.***

Summary

Accomplished and well respected Trial Attorney offering distinguished career as both a prosecutor and defender. Successfully prosecuted over 100 jury trials with 94.8% success rate. Proven track record of utilizing legal skills and knowledge to represent both plaintiffs and defendants in civil and criminal cases, while maintaining reputation for integrity and ethics. Decisive leader possessing objectivity and independence of mind needed to produce clear reasoned judgments. Exceptional negotiation, organizational, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills.

Highlights

aii Civil / criminal litigation

aii Misdemeanor / DUI cases

aii Family law / abuse / child support

aii Insurance Defense / Personal Injury

Accomplishments

aii Trying jury cases to verdict

aii Meticulous case notes

aii Child protective proceedings / advocacy

aii Administrative / operations management

aii Achieved status as top ranking county within the state for DUI convictions.

aii Established and maintained reputation of honesty and strong ethics throughout the community through offering fair and equitable settlements and pleading of cases.

aii Serve as board member of emergency shelter for women and provide pro bono services to residents.

aii Selected and held position for 9 years as attorney for the Henderson County Board of Zoning and Adjustments.

aii Effectively and successfully performed as city attorney for Corydon, KY for 5-year period.

Experience

Trial Attorney

May 2012 to Current

Curt Hamilton Injury Law aii Henderson, KY

aii Represent clients in variety of civil and criminal litigations relating to personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal defense, worker's compensation, disability, family law, DUI charges and debt collections.

aii Prepare trial briefing, pleadings and depositions.

aii Serve as liaison among clients, opposing attorneys, and expert witnesses to achieve desired goals.

Trial attorney

July 2007 to May 2012

David Deep Law Offices aii Henderson, KY

aii Served a lead counsel in all defense trial cases along with leadership role for Kentucky Farm Bureau's subrogation cases.

aii Managed 300 to 350 cases from inception through completion and resolved cases favorably and efficiently. .

aii Performed discovery for each case, including depositions and documenting significant events, conducting investigations, and compiling and establishing crucial evidentiary record.

aii Held routine discussions with other attorneys and clients on developments and strategies, along with negotiating mutual agreement settlements.

aii Oversaw all operational and human resource management for firm.

Assistant County Attorney (Prosecutor)

October 2002 to July 2011

Henderson County Attorney's Officeaii Henderson, KY

aii Prosecuted wide array of cases involving child support, traffic violations, and misdemeanor cases.

aii Performed as Lead prosecutor for preliminary hearings.

aii Held full accountability for prosecuting all county's DUI offenses,

aii Volunteered for all available jury trials and achieved very high conviction rate.

Sole practitioner/Trial Attorney

October 2002 to July 2007

Law Office of Preston J. Wade aii Henderson, KY

aii Driving force behind all areas of practice start-up, growth, and management, including client generation, intake, case evaluation, and representation.

aii Provided representation in primarily domestic relations, property damage, and bankruptcy cases.

aii Drafted motions and pleadings, conducted depositions, interviews and testimony preparation, and developed pre-trial strategies.

aii Rendered representation at hearings, arbitrations, jury and bench trials, settlement negotiations, and depositions.

Education

Regent University School of Law 2000

Virginia Beach, VA

Law

Doctorate of Jurisprudence

aii Executive-President of the Student Bar Association

aii Member of the Moot Court Team

University of Tennessee 1993

Knoxville, TN, USA

Business Administration

Bachelor of Science

aii Member of Student Government

Affiliations

Kentucky Bar Association

Indiana Bar Association

American Bar Association

Fraternal Order of Police

Board of Trustees for the Emergency Shelter for Women and Children

Certifications

aii Licensed to practice law in Kentucky and Indiana at both state and federal levels.

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