Justin Coretti, Esq.
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BAR MEMBERSHIP
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State of New York 2012
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LEGAL EXPERIENCE
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Author, Virginia Beach, Virginia
2010
• Authored blog post for Regent University’s renowned family law professor, Lynne Kohm.
• Post entitled, “’Big Love’ Has Big Consequences that Hinder Family Restoration.”
• Post explored pop culture and its influence on the modern family.
o Showed influence of media on familial relations
o Accurately predicted which family law issues would soon be developing in media and legal arenas
• May be found at Regent Law Family Restoration:
http://regentfamilyrestoration.blogspot.com/2010/11/big love has big consequences that.html
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• Alternate Dispute Resolutions Negotiation Competition, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia
2010
Participant in the Alternative Dispute Resolutions Negotiation Competition
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Gained valuable experience in the field of alternative dispute resolutions
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Negotiated a settlement between two fictional entertainment corporations concerning a contract with a
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renowned actress
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• Judicial Intern, Cayuga County Surrogate County Court, Hon. Mark H. Fandrich, Auburn, New York
2011 2010–201*-****-****
• Conducted research, analyzed case facts, formed probable conclusions
• Drafted legal memorandum
• Drafted Decisions for family and criminal matters
• Gained experience in legal research and writing
• Researched relevant case law using Westlaw databases
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Child Advocacy Practicum, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia
2011
• Assisted in authoring Brief of Amicus Curiae of the Center for Global Justice, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law
• Brief concerned In the Case of Karen Atala and Daughters v. Chile (Case 12.502)(September 2011)
• Researched and drafted sections of the brief regarding best interests of the children
o Parental actions as they related to the best interests of the children
o Mother’s homosexual relationship with another woman as it related to the best interests of the children
• Compiled a list of international law statutes and research material as relating to family law jurisdictions
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International Student, Oxford University, Oxford City, England
2011
• Studied at the prestigious Hertford College of Oxford University in Oxford City, England
• Took the course “Politics and Family Law in Immigration”
Researched immigration law and its effect on families, particularly if the immediate families are divided by foreign borders
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Participated in debates over current immigrant polices and their effects on family life, education, and citizenship
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Attorney, Justin M. Coretti, Attorney at Law, Auburn, New York
2013
• Solo practitioner
• Worked with criminal defendants in the Cayuga County court system
• Represented Petitioners/Respondents with custody, visitation, and neglect petitions in Cayuga County Family Court
• Assisted in preparations for the closing of a non profit corporation under the Religious Corporations Law
• Represented Bank/Mortgagees in foreclosure conferences
• Some small estate experience
Customer Service Representative, Wegmans Food & Pharmacy, Auburn, New York
2003–2013
• Responsible for providing excellent customer services to clients shopping in the store.
• Provided assistance to customers visiting the store.
Worked with a team of other customer service representatives to provide a clean, organized and friendly atmosphere for
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clients.
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EDUCATION
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA 2009
2012 Juris Doctor
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Honors: Dean’s Scholarship recipient
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Activities: Regent University Alternate Dispute Resolutions Negotiation Competition; Alternative Dispute Resolutions
Family Mediation course; Child Advocacy Practicum
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Study Abroad: Hertford College of Oxford University: Oxford City, England; studied Politics and Family Law in
Immigration
Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa, Georgia 2007 2009
Bachelor of Science in Pre Law: GPA: 3.623
• Activities: Volunteer at local pregnancy care center; reporter for the school paper, The Talon; Microsoft Office Course
covering Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point
Cayuga County Community College, Auburn, New York
2005 2009
Associate in Liberal Arts in Humanities & Social Science: GPA: 3.571
• Honors: Magna Cum Laude in Liberal Arts and Humanities; graduated from the Cayuga County Community College
Honors Program; graduated with Honors; Member of Honors Society of Cayuga County Community College; Honors
Scholarship Recipient
• Activities: Honors Program; Math Tutor; completed a non traditional Honors Study in History and Art
RESEARCH PROJECTS & WRITING SAMPLES
• For Richer, Not Poorer: A Marriage Proposal Through the Welfare System
• Stick ‘Em Up – Put Your Canes in the Air: Financial Exploitation and the Elderly
• ‘Big Love’ Has Big Consequences that Hinder Family Restoration