David S. Wallace

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A seasoned litigation paralegal with nearly 2 decades of experience. I have played a key role in supporting all types of plaintiff actions. While I have worked in various types of plaintiff firms, I have found my strengths include all phases of litigation, drafting medical chronologies, and lien resolution.

Education

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 2003

Bachelor of Business Administration

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 2007

Paralegal Certificate

Professional Experience

The Law Office of Michael P. Carestia, Atlanta, Georgia 01/2018 - 05/2018 Litigation paralegal for personal injury firm

Responsible for:

• Preparing and filing all pleadings and discovery

• Drafting deposition notebooks and medical chronologies

• Calendaring appointments, court appearances, depositions, and mediation

• Securing process of service

Pelypenko Law Firm, PC, Atlanta, Georgia 11/2009 - 12/2017 Practice manager for medical malpractice firm

Responsible for:

• Drafting all correspondence to insurance companies, clients, and opposing counsel

• Creating claims and drafting letters of representation and demand packages

• Communicating with clients throughout their cases and assisting with all case- related matters

• Preparing and filing all pleadings and discovery

• Drafting deposition notebooks and medical chronologies

• Verifying and negotiating health insurance liens, significantly increasing client settlement proceeds

• Maintaining an electronic and hard copy filing system for all client files 1

Robbins & Associates, Atlanta, Georgia 02/2009 - 07/2009 Paralegal for personal injury, workers’ compensation, and social security firm Responsible for:

• Drafting all letters of representation, demand packages, and pleadings

• Negotiating case settlements, as well as hospital and physician practice liens Murrin & Wallace, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia 05/2002 - 12/2008 Case manager for personal injury, workers’ compensation, and criminal defense firm Responsible for:

• Creating and maintaining all computer and hard copy client files

• Establishing liability, uninsured motorist, and medical payment claims with relevant insurance companies

• Drafting all pleadings, demand packages, and other legal documents

• Negotiating hospital and physician practice liens

• Gathering and maintaining all client medical records and bills

• Monitoring and executing all first-party insurance benefits, maximizing client recovery

• Scheduling and calendaring all appointments, court appearances, and depositions Barretta Research Services, New York, New York 01/1993 - 05/1996 Field researcher for municipal research firm

Responsible for:

• Conducting municipal title searches in all 5 boroughs of New York City

• Documenting certificates of occupancy, as well as violations regarding housing, building, and fire

Skills

Needles Case Management Software, Odyssey eFileGA, Peachcourt, and Quicken Medical Expense Manager

Georgia Notary Public

Member GTLA

I have a passion for running and mud run obstacle racing. I am also an avid sports fan. I am a true family man and there is nothing I would rather do than spend time with my wife and 2 daughters.

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