Real Estate Assistant

SAMIR BHALODKAR

* ******** *****, *** **** Park, NY 11040

***********@*****.***

516-***-****

Education

Hofstra University School of Law – Hempstead, NY

Juris Doctor, May 2012

GPA: 3.37 / Class Rank: Top 33%

Activities: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

University of Maryland – College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice and Sociology, May 2008

Honors: Dean’s List (3 Semesters)

Activities: Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (Community Service Chair)

Bar Memberships

New York State Bar, Second Department, 2013

Work Experience

Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C. – Garden City, New York

Law Clerk: November 2012 – March 2013

• Represented mortgage lenders and servicers in all aspects of residential real estate litigation

from foreclosure complaint through property sale.

• Drafted pleadings and pre-trial motions including foreclosure complaint, answer, counter-

claims, motion to dismiss and motion for summary judgment.

• Attended court ordered settlement conferences and maintained relationships with clients

including Bank of America, Citibank, HSBC Bank and Wells Fargo.

Bronx County District Attorney’s Office – Bronx, New York

Legal Intern: May 2011 - August 2011

• Worked closely with assistant district attorneys in developing trial strategy, conducting plea

negotiations and preparing evidence for trial.

• Conducted extensive legal research on a variety of substantive areas of the law including auto

crimes, arson and insurance fraud.

• Drafted subpoenas, affidavits, motions, and legal memoranda.

• Interviewed witnesses and police officers in preparation for trial.

• Observed several felony criminal trials from jury selection through summation.

Alonso, Andalkar, Small, Toro & Facher, P.C. – New York, New York

Legal Intern: May 2010 - August 2010

• Performed legal research pertaining to contract and securities regulations, including the

Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

• Drafted motions, affidavits, and discovery documents relating to breaches of contract and

fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, promissory notes and employee forgivable loans

• Reviewed non-disclosure agreements, employee benefit contracts, and potential claims against

former employees of major financial institutions.

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