Insurance Real Estate

Fotini M. Halkias, Esq.

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BAR ADMISSIONS:

Admitted, State of New Jersey; Passed February 2013 New York Bar Exam

EDUCATION

Pace University School of Law, J.D., May 2013 White Plains, NY

Activities: Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Team, NBLSA Member, Kaplan Student Representative

Extraordinary Pro Bono Service Award, Dean’s List; Top Oralist, 1L Moot Court Competition

Awards:

Relevant Course Work: Mediation & Arbitration, Trial Advocacy

Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey, B.A., cum laude, May 2009 New Brunswick, NJ

Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society

Activities: The Daily Targum, Student Newspaper, Referendum Coordinator, Nov. 2009 -May 2010

(trained and supervised 200 employees and managed $75,000.00 budget)

EXPERIENCE

Hadley Perkins, P.C.

Associate Attorney, August 2014- Present Jersey City, NJ

Wrote a brief in opposition to Plaintiff’s motion for garnishment and appeared before the Hon. Edith K. Payne for my

first oral argument. Drafted Answers, Motions to Compel Discovery, and conducted legal research in the commercial

litigation context.

Bruno, Gerbino & Soriano, LLP. Ramsey, NJ

Associate Attorney, June- August 2014

Maintained large caseloads representing insurance carriers (i.e. MetLife, Mercury, IDS, All State) in matters

involving automobile accidents and fraudulent NJ PIP claims. Assisted in fraud investigations. Drafted motions for

substituted service, default judgments, discovery demands, and responses. Prepared arbitration submissions involving

various legal issues to be heard before DRP for Forthright Arbitration Forum. Analyzed insurance policies, patients ’

medical records, carrier’s Explanation of Benefits, claimants’ arbitration demands and memoranda. Corresponded

with insurance claim representatives concerning preliminary reviews and opinion letters.

The Law Office of James M. Miner, LLC Westfield, NJ

Associate Attorney, December 2013- June 2014; Paralegal, September – December 2013

Advised clients on residential real estate matters. Reviewed all purchase documents and sale agreements. Prepared

attorney review letters, title documents, deeds, and lien release/satisfaction documents. Negotiated inspection repairs

and requests. Implemented strategies for conflict resolution of title clearance issues. Worked with realtors, lenders,

attorneys, and title companies daily to close residential loan transactions. Prepared presentations and conducted

training sessions for realtors. Provided basic estate planning services for clients. Implemented will questionnaires

into firm’s routine practice. Established the formation of new corporations, LLCs, and other entities. Prepared

operation and interest purchase agreements.

Family Court Legal Program White Plains, NY

Legal Extern, January- May 2013

Advocated on behalf of domestic violence survivors. Interviewed clients to identify potential family law claims. Drafted petitions

for orders of protection, spousal support, child support, and child custody. Represented petitioners in ex parte hearings, assisted

clients with safety planning, and collaborated with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to expedite legal claims and services.

Unemployment Action Center Co-Chair New York, NY

Co-Chair, July 2012 – May 2013, Pro Bono Volunteer, September 2011 - May 2013

Represented workers in unemployment benefits proceedings before the Department of Labor. Managed training sessions for

prospective advocates. Handled all aspects of cases including interviewing clients and developing case strategy. Conducted

research and prepared workers for hearings before an Administrative Law Judge. Won very first objection to entitlement case.

New York Liquidation Bureau, Third Party Legal Department New York, NY

Legal Extern for the Law Office of Domenick A. D’Angelica, May- August 2012

Defended insolvent insurance companies in receivership and protected the interests of their policyholders in personal injury

matters. Wrote EBT summaries, conducted legal research on tort law and civil procedure, responded to discovery demands, drafted

case evaluations for insurance claims, and collaborated with supervising attorney on appellate brief.

Town of Greenburgh Justice Court, Hon. Dolores Brathwaite White Plains, NY, Hon. Alfred J. Weiner New City, NY

NYS Supreme Court, 9th Judicial District

Law Clerk to Judge Brathwaite, January – April 2012; Law Clerk Assistant Judge Weiner, May - July 2011

Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda on matters involving landlord/tenant law and traffic infractions. Drafted

portions of decisions and orders on civil matters. Observed proceedings.

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