DOROTHY CAVALIER

** ****** ****, ***** *****, New York 11766- H: 631-***-****- C: 516-***-**** ac45z2@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished attorney with a strong background in the areas of personal injury, regulatory compliance, insurance law, banking law, privacy law, criminal defense and family law. Bringing highly innovative and effective case strategies and problem-solving initiatives. Takes on all tasks with tenacity and an analytical mindset.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Drafting motions and pleadings Lexis/Nexis PACER

Negotiating settlements and plea bargains Microsoft Office NYSEF

Litigation Office Management

EXPERIENCE

Cavalier & Associates, P.C. September 2005- Present

Ronkonkoma, NY

Managing Attorney May 2011- Present

-Settled over 150 cases totaling approximately $5,000,000 in awards to personal injury clients.

-Over ninety (90%) percent of criminal cases resulted in successful plea bargains, dismissals or not guilty verdicts.

-Negotiated vendor contracts that resulted in a savings of over $15,000 for the firm annually resulting in a cost reduction of 18%.

-Developed and drafted the employee handbook.

Promoted to oversee day to day operations of the firm. Conduct initial intake interview with clients, set fees, draft retainer agreements and make court appearances. Draft documents necessary for litigation and settlement, including motions, responses to discovery demands and legal briefs. Handle pre-trial matters including examinations before trial, pre-trial and compliance conferences. Negotiate pricing and contracts with advertising vendors. Manage business relationships with all service providers and vendors. Handle accounts payable on behalf of firm. Prepare tax filings, disburse personal injury settlement funds and balance all bank accounts. Draft and file case closing documents and statements. Conduct interviews and hire candidates for open positions.

Attorney September 2005-May 2011

Collected documents relating to No-Fault arbitration cases and filed cases with the American Arbitration Association. Arbitrated No-Fault collection cases. Successfully negotiated and argued cases ultimately collecting over $100,000 in No-Fault medical collections on behalf of clients. Successfully handled a caseload of personal injury cases, criminal cases and family law cases from inception to settlement or verdict.

Applicant Insight, Inc. September 2002-September 2005

New Port Richey, FL

General Counsel

-Implemented policies and procedures that efficiently ensured compliance with privacy regulations and increased productivity and revenue.

-Negotiated and drafted contracts with customers totaling over $150,000 in new business.

Researched state and federal privacy laws and developed company policies and procedures related to implementing these legal requirements into Applicant Insight’s background investigation procedures. Responsible for performing periodic audits to ensure that background investigations were performed in compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Negotiated and drafted contracts with customers and vendors.

Dime Bancorp, Inc. March 1999-September 2002

Dime Savings Bank of NY, FSB

Uniondale, NY

Assistant Vice President/Regulatory Counsel

Assigned primarily to the Insurance Division. Handled regulatory and compliance issues with regard to insurance product sales enabling the bank to increase its insurance business by 12% in the first year. Reviewed advertising materials and ensured compliance with privacy regulations and banking laws.

American International Group, Inc. July 1994- March 1999

New York, NY

Associate General Counsel April 1997-March 1999

Assistant Manager- Licensing Department July 1994-April 1997

EDUCATION

Admitted to the New York State Bar

St. John’s University School of Law, Jamaica, NY

Juris Doctor

Columbian Lawyers Society

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts: Forensic Psychology

Peer Advisor

CERTIFICATIONS

ARBITRATOR- Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program

Suffolk County Bar Association 2017

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Mount Sinai Friends of the Arts – Treasurer (7 years)

Member, Mount Sinai Civic Association

Member, National Association of Professional Women

Member, Suffolk County Bar Association

Volunteer with Long Island Cares, Make-A-Wish and the New York Families of Autistic Children

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