Real Estate Insurance
Resume:
Matthew V. Ferdon, Esq.
* ********* *****, ***** *****, NY 11790
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ADMISSION and EDUCATION:
**Admitted to practice law in the State of New York
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Juris Doctor - May, 2012
Activities: Journal of International Business and Law, Articles Editor
Hofstra Law Business Law Society, Vice President 2010-2011
State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History - May, 2006
EXPERIENCE:
Busell & Stier, PLLC, Great Neck, NY
Law Clerk/Associate Attorney, March 2013 - December 2013
Trust and estates, real estate and elder law. Commenced and oversaw all
aspects of probate and administration of estates, informal accountings and
judicial accountings by corresponding with clients, interpreting trust and
will provisions, attending citation hearings and addressing all other
issues necessary to assist fiduciary with estate matters.
Law Office of R. David Marquez, PC, Hempstead, NY
Law Clerk, September, 2012 - November 2012
Residential foreclosure defense. Drafted answers, affidavits, motions to
vacate, motions to dismiss, motions to reargue and other persuasive briefs
on behalf of clients seeking to avoid foreclosure of their homes.
Bashian & Papantoniou, PC, Garden City, NY
Law Clerk, September, 2011 - May, 2012
Commercial litigation and transactional agreements. Conducted legal
research, drafted answers, motions, affidavits, affirmations and other
documents in preparation for commercial litigation. Researched a variety of
business matters relating to bankruptcy, business formation, real estate
issues and transactional agreements.
Jaffe & Koumourdas, LLP, New York, NY
Legal Intern, January, 2011 - August, 2011
Drafted answers, motions, orders to show cause on behalf of a small NYC
based automobile insurance company litigating no-fault auto insurance
cases. Observed staff attorneys negotiate settlements and argue procedural
motions in civil court. Assisted in conducting examinations under oath,
organized documents in preparation for trial, and observed jury selection.
Queens Legal Services, Jamaica, NY
Legal Intern, May, 2010 - August, 2010
Assisted staff attorneys in litigating cases in Queens Housing Court and
Queens Supreme Court, focusing on defending low-income tenants faced with
immediate eviction in holdover and non-payment actions. Researched and
prepared Article 78 petitions against NYC Housing Authority to reinstate
wrongfully terminated clients.
NYS Assemblyman Andrew P. Raia, Northport, NY
Legislative Aide, June, 2006 - August, 2009
Introduced and tracked legislation. Oversaw all correspondence. Represented
the Assemblyman at community events, public hearings and taskforce
meetings. Researched legislative issues and assisted residents with local
government issues. Organized charity initiatives such as Toys-for-Tots,
coat drives and food collection in conjunction with Island Harvest.
AWARDS and HONORS:
30 under 30 Outstanding Young Professional
Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, May 2009
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