Robert P. Shewchuk

aco57i@r.postjobfree.com

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Wilbraham, MA 01095

413-***-****

Bar Admission

Member of the Massachusetts Bar

July 2009

Member of the District of Massachusetts Bar

October 2010

Education

Western New England University School of Law, Springfield,

MA

Juris Doctor with concentrations in Business Law and Estate

Planning, May 2009

Western New England University, Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, May 2006

Relevant Employment Experience

Law Office of Michael D. Facchini, Springfield, MA

Associate, January 2015 - Present

Brought in the office so the firm can begin to offer

bankruptcy and estate planning services. Worked on

other areas of law the firm specializes in including

93A demands, personal injury claims, general civil

litigation, as well as, workers' comp claims.

Law Offices of Richard H. Maynard & Associates,

Belchertown, MA

Associate, February 2010 - January 2013

Worked on a broad variety of legal issues including:

divorce and other family law matters; bankruptcy (chapters

7 and 13); estate planning and trust creation; probate and

estate administration; preparation of criminal defense

memorandums; real estate closings; and personal injury

claims.

Hampden County Legal Clinic, Springfield, MA

Clinical Director, May 2008 - May 2009

Part of the Western Mass Foreclosure Task Force with the

responsibility of intake and finding an attorney to assist

qualified clients facing foreclosure. Was also in charge

of forwarding qualified clients to Western New England

College School of Law's Consumer Protection Clinic. If not

qualified, callers were sent to an appropriate legal

service. Was also responsible for finding a volunteer

attorney for Housing Court every Thursday.

Volunteer Experience

Pro Bono Representation, Springfield, MA

January - August, 2013

Provided pro bono representation for a client in a child

custody/support matter at the Hampden Country Probate and

Family Court.

Lawyer for the Day Program, Springfield, MA

July - August, 2013

Volunteered for the Lawyer for the Day Program at the

Western Division Housing Court. Experience included

resolving cases through mediation, as well as trial.

Clinical

Small Business Clinic, Springfield, MA

Fall 2008

Worked on transactional legal matters that are typical in

the start-up phase of a business, such as choice of entity,

employment matters, intellectual property issues, and the

review of contracts for the sale of services. Worked with

the entrepreneurs to identify the kinds of legal issues new

businesses confront, also developed important skills,

including the ability to pinpoint key issues in an

interview with a client.

Internship

U.S. State District Court/Probation, Springfield, MA

Spring 2006

Participated in all the roles of a United States Federal

Probation Officer. Attended court appearances and

administrative hearings, performed initial and follow-up

interviews, reviewed case files, accompanied officers on

work and home checks, and administered drug screens.

Licenses

Massachusetts Life Insurance

November 12, 2013

Massachusetts Health Insurance

November 14, 2013

Awards and Skills

CALI Award in Estate Planning, Springfield, MA

Spring 2009

A qualified writing course included drafting simple and complex

estate plans, with an emphasis on the tax and non-tax

considerations that influence the transfer and future

management of wealth.

Certificate of Westlaw Proficiency in: Advanced Case Law

Research, Advanced Statutory Research, and Advanced

Secondary Source Research.

Basic Certification of Lexis/Nexis: Total Practice

Solutions.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Massachusetts Notary Public

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