Real Estate Insurance

ANNA A. GHAJAR, ESQ.

Aliso Viejo 949-***-**** ****.******@*****.***

BAR MEMBERSHIP

State Bar of California, #270363

United State District Court, Central District

United State District Court, Eastern District

EXPERIENCE

Advocate Law Groups, Riverside, CA

Attorney, August 2012 – Present

Manage cases from start to finish in matters including real estate litigation, wrongful foreclosure, collections and unlawful detainer. Conduct client intake interviews; prepare all pleadings including complaints, demurrers, oppositions and all kinds of motions including motion for summary judgment and summary adjudication, mediation briefs, and trial documents. Prepare and manage all aspects of discovery, take and defend depositions including expert witness depositions. Handle all court appearances, case management conferences, motion hearings, mediations, settlement conferences and trials. Successfully negotiate settlements resulting in rescission, and significant reduction in principal or monthly payments.

Miles, Bauer, Bergstrom & Winters, LLP, Santa Ana, CA

Attorney, June 2010 – June 2012

Made several court appearances for various institutional lenders in matters involving mortgage litigation, bankruptcy, collection and unlawful detainer. Provided legal representation in all non-judicial foreclosure title issues, post foreclosure eviction and bankruptcy actions. Prepared and signed three/thirty/ninety day notice to quits, complaints, motions, and writs for court filing. Drafted motions, discovery responses and trial packages relating to real property finance default litigation. Reviewed and analyzed various title documents including title insurance, deed of trust, notice of default, notice of sale, and trustees deed upon sale from foreclosure department and various title companies.

Long Beach Self-Help Center, Long Beach, CA

Volunteer Attorney, March 2010 - June 2010

Provided procedural information to clients that are in pro per in matters involving family disputes; i.e. divorce, paternity, guardianship, and child custody, as well as landlord tenant and post foreclosure eviction. Distribute required court forms, and review court forms after they have been completed by the litigants. Helped litigants understand their legal options, civil procedure and courtroom procedure, as well as how to present their case in court. Completed all necessary paperwork for litigant’s claim. Assisted litigants with obtaining civil restraining order.

Santa Ana City Attorney’s Office, Santa Ana, CA

Law Clerk, May 2008 - August 2008

Reviewed contracts, agreements, leases and licenses for various city contractors in regard to construction and housing. Conducted legal research, interpreted and applied statutes, and assisted attorneys with witness interviews. Prepared pleadings, briefs, memoranda of points and authorities, writs, motions and appeals in both civil and criminal cases. Assisted in drafting ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents. Researched and applied statutes, ordinances, case law, and administrative regulations in issuing legal opinions for City departments. Assisted the City Council and department heads in policy decisions regarding federal, state and local programs.

ANNA A. GHAJAR, ESQ.

Argent Mortgage Company, Orange, CA

In-House Paralegal, February 2005- March 2007

Reviewed title reports, buy/sell agreements, leases and other real estate documents. Assisted outside counsel in matters involving judicial foreclosures, title issues, and lien defense litigation. Assisted attorneys in loan closing. Prepared closing documents. Reviewed and analyzed title insurance coverage and prepared title claims accordingly. Reviewed complaints, title searches regarding priority of mortgage, and inquiries from counsel and forwarded the same to outside attorneys for response. Assisted with compliance issues and researched state-specific guidelines, resolutions, policies, and procedures relating to loan funding.

EDUCATION

University of La Verne College of Law, Ontario, CA

Juris Doctor August 2009

Dean’s List

Class Rank: Top 15%

University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Master of Arts, Political Science, May 2001

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 1999

ASSOCIATIONS

American Bar Association Real Property & Trusts Section

Orange County Bar Association /Real Estate Section

State Bar of California Real Property Section

SKILLS

WestlawNext, Lexis, WordPerfect, Word, PowerPoint, Form Builder/Pro Docs, Prolaw, Abacus Law

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