Manager Insurance

James Gault

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

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

City: Bel Air

State: MD

Zip: 21014

Country: USA

Phone: 410-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $50,000

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JAMES G. GAULT, ESQUIRE 703 Edgehill Drive, Bel Air, MD 21014 410-***-**** *******@*******.***

EXPERIENCED ATTTORNEY AND LITIGATOR with excellent track record of structuring, negotiating, and achieving successful outcomes. Highly exceptional strengths in case management and litigation, legal analysis, legal research, and legal writing. Highly experienced in all levels of federal, state, administrative, and trial court proceedings, plus highly proficient appellate experience in both federal and state appeals courts. Effective written communicator with proven expert skills in legal analysis, legal research, and legal writing, as well as demonstrable experience in team building, leadership, problem resolution, and interpersonal communication.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Civil litigation in state and federal courts (both trial and appellate); Legal analysis, legal research, summarizing legal precedents, legal writing and drafting of legal documents (petitions, motions, pleadings, answers, briefs, memoranda of law); Reviewing, organizing, and assembling documents and other materials obtained through discovery; Litigation/Case Management and consultation with outside counsel to organize cases for court presentation; point of contact for assigned cases; provide updates of information and assistance concerning case status or relevant procedural issues or factual scenarios; prior In-House Counsel in the legal department of national insurance company; prior Judicial Clerkships.

SPECIFIC EXAMPLES: Career emphasis on legal research, legal writing, and legal analysis, coupled with experience in complex litigation including (i) highly unique confession of judgment proceedings in federal court, (ii) protracted orphans` court litigation involving an estate and trust originally opened in 1986 with asset transactions exceeding $50,000,000, and (iii) multifaceted appellate experience involving several cases of first impression in both the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (equity jurisdiction) and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals (right to inspect corporate records).

Professional commitment to this work required the knowledge and ability to apply the relevant legal and equitable principles, methods, and processes to gather and verify authoritative legal information using both traditional research and electronic resources. Necessary legal writing required the knowledge of all applicable legal terminology, the use of the proper forms of citation, and the ability to prepare all of the various legal documents (legal memoranda, motions, pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and proposed decisions), while addressing the need to convey persuasive legal arguments.

Extensive litigation in federal and state court required the knowledge and ability to adhere to the procedures and practices of the applicable forum, whether county, state, or federal, as well as the use of the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the local rules of court. The complexity of the litigation which I handled required precise attention to detail and entirely thorough preparation, while working closely with clients by assessing their legal needs, providing advice and information, resolving their legal problems, and remaining committed to them by continuing to provide professional legal products and quality legal services.

More specifically, my overall legal work experience and professional background involved: (i) selecting, analyzing, evaluating and summarizing of substantive information by use of statutes, regulations, digests, commentaries, legal instruments, and other legal reference material; assisting in case preparation for litigation and analyzes facts and legal questions; (ii) receiving, analyzing, investigating and recommending action on submissions under various statutes and acts; (iii) researching relevant legislation, regulations, and precedents to support a legal position; (iv) reviewing changes in regulations, legislation, precedents and updates in order to advise clients properly; (v) in case preparation, summarizing the factual situation, the basis of the complaint, legal issues presented, and relevant case law; (vi) recommending and justifying my client's position in regard to the lawsuit; and (vii) preparing all of the required legal documents, pleadings, affidavits, answers to interrogatories, and all matters relative to discovery.

SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCE:

LEGAL RESEARCH & ANALYSIS FOR PENNSYLVANIA CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (Spring 2012). Researched and prepared course materials for CLE seminar regarding Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL (2007-2011) for Central Pennsylvania Business Owner, Lemoyne, PA. General counsel, litigator, and litigation manager, focused heavily in complex civil litigation, discovery, motion practice, equity proceedings, estate litigation, bankruptcy litigation, and corporate law. Litigation at the trial level before federal, state, and local courts; handled appeals before federal and state appellate courts. Managed complex litigation involving trusts, estates, and corporate law. Collaborated effectively with outside counsel in supplementing litigation and appellate proceedings in multiple states; Provided valued and extensive experience in all facets of civil litigation. Frequently appeared in trial and argument court in county courts, Pennsylvania appellate courts, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Conducted highly advanced legal research and legal writing; Drafted and filed complex briefs, motions, petitions, pleadings, reproduced records, and other legal documents.

PRIVATE PRACTICE (2005-2007) firms in Enola, PA and Carlisle, PA

Legal Counsel and Brief Writer.

Contracted to provide legal brief writing and research services for several law offices and attorneys across Pennsylvania with concentration in workers` compensation, administrative law, and all attendant appellate advocacy; Represented clients in magisterial district judge hearings, courts of common pleas, and administrative bodies; Conducted depositions and prepared proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law, and proposed Orders, plus trial briefs, appellate briefs, and additional research and writing projects.

Private solo practice in Enola, PA; Associate at Turo Law Offices in Carlisle, PA.

WEINSTEIN, SCHLIEFER & KUPERSMITH - BRIEF WRITER (2004-2006).

Primary Brief Writer for workers` compensation division of Philadelphia law firm with multiple Pennsylvania locations, including Harrisburg and Reading; Prepared briefs, reproduced records, and related administrative and appellate filings; Also represented the firm`s clients in multiple hearings and depositions in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

PRINCE LAW OFFICES - MANAGING ATTORNEY (1993-2003) Reading, PA.

Simultaneously managed 3 satellite offices for busy workers` compensation practice; Responsible for all litigation proceedings, including client and witness interviews, discovery, administrative hearings, oral arguments, brief filing, and appellate proceedings before Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court; Supervised office and support staff; Oversaw all law office administration; Coordinated regional advertising campaigns.

Frequently authored and contributed articles for office newsletter and website.

Represented law firm at events and affairs, networking with clientele and community members. Lobbied for legislative reforms of the workers` compensation system in Pennsylvania and participated in conducting client-based focus group.

Prepared and published comprehensive case summaries of appellate case law.

PMA INSURANCE - IN-HOUSE COUNSEL (1991-1993) Lemoyne, PA. Workers` compensation insurance defense; represented insureds in all facets of workers` compensation litigation; handled cases in over twenty counties in central Pennsylvania.

PRIVATE PRACTICE (1989-1991) - Attorney - general practice of law in central Pennsylvania (including law firms of James D. Bogar, Esquire and Fishman & O`Brien).

JUDICIAL CLERKSHIPS (1985-1989) - Cumberland County Court, Carlisle, PA. Judicial Clerk for Hon. Edgar B. Bayley, President Judge (Ret.); Hon. Kevin A. Hess, President Judge.

EDUCATION

DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW, Carlisle, PA - Juris Doctor law degree.

Irving J. Kaufman Securities Moot Team Captain.

Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity Member.

Income Tax Assistance Program Volunteer.

Dickinson Law Securities Moot Court Team Assistant Alumni Advisor (1992).

SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY, Shippensburg, PA - Bachelor of Arts degree - Government.

3.75 GPA - Dean`s List 7 of 8 Semesters.

Political Science Department Tutor.

Government Club and Pre-Law Club President & Public Relations Director.

Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society Member.

Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society - Executive Committee Member.

Concert Committee Member.

BAR ADMISSIONS - FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY COURTS

Member of the Federal Bar Association under the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Member of the Cumberland County Bar Association.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE - COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Appointed as Arbitrator by Cumberland County Court to hear arbitration of civil claims.

Represented Tri-County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Foundation.

Chaired municipal solicitorships for North Newton Township Board of Supervisors, Dickinson Township Zoning Hearing Board, and Dickinson Township Planning Commission.

Part-time Tax Professional - federal and state income tax return preparation and filing.

Member of Mountain Christian Church - Joppa, Maryland and Bel Air, Maryland.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Attorney ID#: 49687

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