Jonathan T. Stovall
Lewisville, TX 75077
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EDUCATION
South Texas College of Law 2014-2016
Admitted to Bar 2017 (Passed February 2017 Bar)
Health Law Society - Treasurer (2014-2015), Criminal Law Society
Texas Women’s University 2009-2012
Pursuing coursework (online) towards a Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate (To be able to sit for CPA exam)
Southern Methodist University 2003-2007
BA- English
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society.
EXPERIENCE
The Law Offices of Ramon Rodriguez – Contract Attorney : June 2017 – Present
Aiding in the preparation of documents, document and evidence review, aiding in research, consulting on strategic matters.
South Texas College of Law Guardianship and Veteran’s Clinic - Clinician : August 2015 - December 2015 and Summer 2016.
Guardianship Clinic:
Met with proposed wards to determine appropriateness of Guardianship or less restrictive means, researched possible legal issues with wards, examined client files for possible issues, drafted various documents including requests for guardianship.
Veteran’s Clinic:
Examined intake files of veterans, requested complete military service and medical records, drafted letters to various offices of the Veterans’ Affairs administration, assisted Public Interest attorney in evaluating strength of cases based on facts presented and the best avenues to pursue benefits or discharge upgrades for clients.
The Bronson Law Firm - Legal Intern : May 2015 - August 2015
Performed legal research on various fields of law (chiefly Tax, Probate and Family Law), Attended and Participated in Mediations, Accompanied Attorney to Court, Prepared Information and Financial Documents for Filings, Prepared Various Tax and Financial Documents for Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreement Requests, Reviewed Client files, Participated in Client Meetings, Drafted Various Letters, Drafting Wills and Codicils, Accompanied Attorney to IRS hearings, Assisted with Marketing Activities, and Performed Numerous Other Administrative Duties.
Quick Courtlinks LLC - Accounting Associate : May 2012 - December 2013
Reconciled Bank Statements, prepared financial statements, researched and assisted in tax preparation, made journal entries, tracked and analyzed expenses and revenue, maintained payroll and distributed checks, handled Accounts Receivable and Payable, and served customers/contractors.
IF Cares –Tax Accounting Intern : May 2011 – May 2012
Reconciled Bank Statements, prepared financial statements, researched and assisted in tax preparation, made journal entries, served clients.
Lowes Home Improvement- Cashier, Floor Associate, Facilities Maintenance Associate- April 2008- April 2012
Served customers, operated cash register, unloaded trucks, assisted with deliveries/installs, occasionally watered plants, did some light maintenance work, and did custodial duties.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Mediator- Completed August 2015
Completed 40 hour course at South Texas College of Law in Mediation Theory and Practice