Attorney

William Matthew Tinch, Esq.

*** **** ******, ********, **** 45005 Phone: 937-***-**** ********@*****.***

Objective

Highly motivated, experienced attorney that is a self-starter with a passion for excellence looking to further my knowledge and be a highly productive team member. A leader who has learned the true role of effective leadership by serving great men and women leaders throughout my professional and private life.

Professional Experience

TINCH LAW

July 2016 – Present

Attorney and Counselor of Law

·Mentored and lead paralegals and administrative staff

·Counseled and Represented all degrees of Domestic Relations cases

·Researched, Counseled, and Litigated civil and criminal cases of varying degrees.

·Researched, negotiated, tried and settled Personal Injury cases

·Chosen back up for the local prosecutor

KIRBY, THOMAS & BRANDENBURG, CO., L.P.A.

July 2014 – July 2016

Attorney and Counselor of Law

·Mentored and lead paralegals and administrative staff

·Counseled and Represented all degrees of Domestic Relations cases

·Researched, Counseled, and Litigated civil and criminal cases of varying degrees.

·Researched, negotiated, tried and settled Personal Injury cases

·Created and Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 40% growth of customer base

JACOBY & MEYERS LAW OFFICES, LLP

June 2012 – July 2013

Managing Attorney

·Counseled and Represented clients in a variety of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases

·Managed 4 support staff and 2 attorneys in one of the regional offices

·Maintained Responsibility for personnel issues, office accounting and profitability, and maintaining thorough communication with the corporate office, regional managers and the partners.

WEST & HURLEY CO., LPA

September 2011 – June 2012

Associate Bankruptcy Attorney

·Consulted with new clients and advise them of their options for next steps

·Counseled with existing clients and guided them through the rigorous bankruptcy process

·Attended hearings, gathered all necessary documentation, drafted motions, and filed notices

ADVANCED AUTO PARTS

January 2011 – May 2011

General Counsel Clerk

·Clerk to the Director of Securities of Law and Corporate Governance

·Re-wrote the Advanced Auto Part’s proxy statement to be in compliance with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Act

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

October 2010 – March 2011

General Counsel Clerk

·Clerk to the Managing Attorney for Liberty University’s General Counsel Office

·Re-formulated co-op contracts entered into by all undergraduate and graduate departments of Liberty University that participate in either a clinical or internship program with third parties.

Published Cases

Bowman v. Leisz, 2014-Ohio-4763: Case regarding a civil protection order. My client, a teacher at a local high school, was seeking an order for protection from an aggrieved parent. The trial court found in our favor and granted a 5 year order for protection. The case was appealed at the trail court level and affirmed. The case was submitted for appeal to the 12th District Court of Appeals in Ohio. The 12th District affirmed.

Recent Awards

2016 National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff

2016 National Advocates Top 40 Under 40

2014 AVVO Clients’ Choice Award (AVVO rating 9.6/10 = “Superb.”)

AVVO Client Review Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0

AVVO Attorney Endorsements: 11

Education

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, LYNCHBURG, VA

Juris Doctor May 2011

Dean’s Scholarship

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, CINCINNATI, OH

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology June 2008

RELATED COURSE WORK:

Research Methods in Psychology (Top 1% of 7,000 students)

HONORS:

Dean’s List

Law School Awards & Achievements

LIBERTY LEGAL JOURNAL

-Co-Founder

-Faculty Works Editor

-Operations Manager

LIBERTY LAW STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION SUPREME COURT

-Student Bar Association Supreme Court Justice

LIBERTY LAW 1L MOOT COURT COMPETITION

-Top 16 out of 103 students

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD

-Elected as Chairman and President of Liberty Law ADR

-Placed 2nd of 20 teams for Liberty Law tournament.

-Liberty Law Traveling Team Member for:

*Robert R. Merhige, Jr. National Environmental Law Negotiation

*American Bar Association Mediation Competition

Licenses

-Ohio State Law License - 2011-2019

-Southern District of Ohio Law License - 2011-2019

-Notary Public – Current, Never-ending

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