Customer Service Representative
Resume:
John H. Farren
Orlando, Florida 32829
*********@*******.***
Legal Experience:
Wean & Malchow, P.A., Orlando, FL Associate Attorney
Community Association Litigation 2011-2014
Type of Work: Provided community associations with legal representation and litigation
in a wide variety of aspects including covenant violations, collections, and foreclosure.
Performed services of contract review, mediation, negotiation, and receivership
preparation on behalf of Associations.
Litigated cases from commencement to conclusion.
Prepared lawsuits/responses thereto.
Took depositions and drafted/responded to written discovery.
Obtained appointment of receivers for Associations and monitored progress to
improve or stabilize asset value.
Motion practice including drafting final judgments, arguing trials and conducting
evidentiary hearings.
Achieved final resolution of cases via settlement, dispositive motion, or trial.
Conducted post-judgment collections and evictions.
Butler and Hosch, P.A., Orlando, FL Supervising Associate Attorney
Commercial and Real Estate Litigation 2006-2011
Type of work: Diverse practice with a focus on commercial and real estate litigation of
mortgage foreclosures for large banking institution.
Managed a team of attorneys and support staff.
Litigated cases of mortgage foreclosure, writ of possession, and eviction for large
banking institutions, including Bank of America, OCWEN, JPMorgan Chase, and
more.
Performed litigation from complaint to judgment, including mediations,
discovery, depositions, and trials.
Experience with complex defense counterclaims and cross-claims based on
various causes of action, e.g. TILA, RESPA, fraud, and serving error claims.
Drafted and reviewed contracts for clients, such as Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure
and workout (payment) agreements.
Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Orlando, FL Assistant State Attorney
Criminal Prosecution 2005
Type of work: Prosecution of individuals for criminal violations committed in Orange
County, Florida.
Argued before the court on issues regarding motions, bond status, and violations
of parole.
Second chaired trials performing jury selection, opening statements, and cross-
examining witnesses.
Negotiated pleas and deposed witnesses.
Project Work for Attorneys:
Mark R. Malek, Esq. - Non-compete agreements during 2004.
James Leone, Esq. - Security and Exchange Commission filings during 2003.
James R. Foley, Esq. – Seminole County codes for real property during 2002.
Other Work Experience Prior to Seeking Legal Degree:
Coordinated all legal matters between outside counsel and top manageme nt and
Board of Directors regarding product liability claims, patent s and trademarks,
acquisitions and mergers, and employment laws.
Managed administrative staff.
Worked with outside accounting firm to prepare corporate audit in compliance
with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.
NASDAQ Stock Exchange contact person for corporation.
Investor relations contact person for corporation.
Financial analysis/loan officer.
Customer service representative for bank.
Education:
Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, Orlando, FL
Juris Doctor
University of Orlando, Orlando, FL
Master of Business Administration
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Major: Finance
Admissions:
The Florida Bar, since 2004
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida, since 2008
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, since 2008
Memberships and Activities:
Volunteer work with Pawsitive Photography (charity group for the promotion of pet
adoption)
Barry Legal Professionals Network
University of Central Florida Alumni Association
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