Maria Camps
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Address: **** *** **** *****, #*
City: Fort Lauderdale
State: FL
Zip: 33308
Country: USA
Phone: 305-***-****
Skill Level: Senior
Salary Range: $90,000
Willing to Relocate
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Maria M. Camps, Esq.
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SUMMARY
Experienced, persistent driven attorney with diversified legal background. Accomplished in Real Estate law, Bankruptcy law, Family law, Landlord/Tenant law. Demonstrated ability to manage with minimal supervision and to successfully accomplish multiple objectives. Fluent in English and Spanish. Certifications and memberships include:
Member of the Florida Bar
Member of the Federal Bar for the Middle District of Florida
Member of the Federal Bar for the Southern District of Florida
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Law offices of Marshall C. Watson April 2009-present Foreclosure and Eviction Division Attorney. Responsible for reviewing and signing Motions for Summary Judgment along with supporting affidavits as well as reviewing and approving Final Judgment packages. Duties further include reviewing any and all post judgment issues and executing motions relating thereto. Handled any and all eviction related matters including, but not limited to, foreclosure evictions, residential landlord/tenant evictions and ejectment actions.
Law office of David J. Stern, P.A. Nov 2008-March 2009
Associate Attorney (Plantation, Florida)
REO Closing Department Attorney. Reviewed legal file and closing documents for accuracy and advised lender and its listing agent regarding legal issues affecting the transaction.
Law office of Jesse Tomalty (Contract Position) 2008 (3 months)
Contract associate assisting a solo practitioner in handling foreclosure cases, bankruptcy matters and evictions. Duties included researching the required preparation of pleadings and related matters.
Bratsafolis & Feinerman, PLLC Dec 2005 - June 2008
Associate Attorney (Boca Raton, Florida)Sole legal counsel in the state of Florida for Bratsafolis and Feinerman, PLLC, a New York based law firm. Represented the interests of a national mortgage lender in residential real estate transactions including the performing of closings, preparing loan documents and legal review.
* Advised the national mortgage lender regarding the daily operations of their Florida Branch office.
* Advised the lender with regards to such issues as Bankruptcy, Probate and Family law which might affect the bank`s profitability and liability in making the loan to the consumer.
State of Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program 2003 - 2005
The State of Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program is a network of attorneys, professional staff and community advocates, partnering to provide a strong voice in the court system and positive change on behalf of Florida`s abused, abandoned and neglected children.
Staff Counsel (Miami, Florida)
* Provided legal advice to volunteers
* Prepared the guardian ad litem for hearings, mediations, depositions, evidentiary hearings and trial.
* Drafted and filed motions on behalf of the guardian ad litem.
* Handled over 150 cases.
Law office of Maria M. Camps (Miami, FL) 1992-2003
The firm concentrated in the areas of Bankruptcy Law, Family Law, Probate and Real Estate Matters
* Represented clients in Consumer Bankruptcy cases from the initial 341 meeting of creditors through the discharge stage. Also, filed any all necessary pleadings with regards to the protection of the consumer`s homestead exemption rights.
* Represented clients in probate and guardianship matters as well as the drafting of wills for small estates
* Incorporated small businesses
* Represented clients in family law matters.
* Represented clients in residential real estate closings.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor Degree Saint Thomas University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in English Saint Thomas University
SKILLS
Extensive bench trial experience
Professional References Available Upon Request