Lawyer with +20 years of contract preparation & negotiations
Resume:
JOHN M. SCHWARZ, JR.
*** ***** *****, ******* ******, FL 32952
************@*****.***
Objective: Seeking to apply my education, years of experience and unique skill set to a position as a Contract Administrator.
Education:
B.N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, New York
Juris Doctorate Degree awarded June, 1988; Concentration in taxation. NYS Bar Registration No.: 2241081.
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Science Degree awarded May, 1985
Majors: Accounting & Finance
Minors: Statistics, Economics and Psychology.
Recent Contract Experience:
Attorney: John M. Schwarz, Jr., Chestnut Ridge, New York/Merritt Island, Florida. January, 2011 to present.
• Commercial Transactional Law Practice.
• Appellate practice.
• Commercial and consumer litigation - drafting pleadings, motions and position statements.
• Drafting commercial contracts & leases; sale/purchase commercial real estate.
• Identifies contract issues and provide direction to clients.
• Advise clients of contractual rights and obligations and provide review and interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Maintain, analyze updates, and develop various electronic and hard copy records.
• Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on client contracts.
• Support both internal and external audit activities for various clients.
• Provide direction and training to assigned professional staff.
• Utilizes MS Office Suite, IBM Notes and other applications. Contractual matters handled as outside counsel:
- Ramapo Valley Brewery - transaction and licensing work for sale to Canadian Brewery;
- Vito & Michael's Restaurants/Stella's Kitchen Pizzeria – prepared franchise agreements, negotiation of restaurant leases; IT hardware and software development contracts;
- JR Finish Line Investments (government construction contracts, car wash, self-storage); land purchase/business development;
- Live Technologies Holdings (digital asset management software); equipment purchases/office lease;
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- AVR Realty Company (commercial office & retail, apartment buildings and commercial development); negotiate and prepare office equipment leases; negotiate and prepare ground leases and site development; and, commercial litigation. Of Counsel to Christopher L. Esposito, Bronx, NY.
Skills:
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)/ Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) type fact-finding and analysis.
• Solid negotiation skills and the ability to establish relationships internally and with outside professionals.
• Extensive knowledge of business law, contractual terms and conditions, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to make business based decisions.
• Knowledgeable of Government Policies, Procedures, and Regulations.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office products to include detailed experience with MS Excel. Legal Experience:
Partner: Ryan & Schwarz/LLP, Suffern, NY
Jan. 2001 to Dec. 2010; (retirement of law partner, Terrence Ryan); Commercial litigation; real estate closings - bank, purchase/sale; business formation - sale/purchase; Trusts and Estate Proceedings.
Lead Trial Counsel and “second chair” analysis for complex litigation. In-house counsel counsel for Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Co. (Metrovac), Vito & Michael's Pizzeria Franchise LLC (Metropolitan NYC and Florida West Coast); Outside counsel for Faire Partners; Roth Rt. 59 Investment; Residential Money Centers, Inc.
(nationwide retail & wholesale) mortgage; handled transaction work for many small retail and commercial holding companies; negotiate contracts for goods and services; worked closely with clients to develop contract parameters; interview and review subcontractors qualifications; develop contract/subcontract specifications. Associate Attorney: Terrence Ryan, Esq., Suffern, NY September, 1991 to December, 2000; general litigation; substantial trial practice in the areas of commercial litigation; divorce/support/custody; personal injury; estate proceedings; landlord/tenant proceedings; business formation - sale/purchase; and real estate closings representing the lender and seller/purchaser.
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Associate Attorney: Kornfeld, Rew, Newman & Ellsworth, Esqs., Suffern, NY September, 1988 to May, 1991; primarily represent NYS Fire Districts and NYS Fire District Insurance Company; prepare equipment and service bid notices, prepare contract specifications and work statements; analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) – Comprehensive Certification (May, 2017)
- Ethics for Contract Professionals
- Competitive and Collaborative Negotiations
- Contract Modifications and Options
- Subcontract Administration
Accredited Attorney by U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Continuing Legal Education requirements completed for recent biennial registration. Admitted to practice law: New York State, NY Eastern and Southern Federal Districts. New York State Unified Court System Attorney Secure Pass Expiration 10/06/2018. Varsity Rugby Coach Brevard HS Boys/Cape Pirate Rugby, Cocoa, FL
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