Alexander E. Musser, Esq.
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: 478-***-****
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Personal Statement:
I am an Attorney-at-Law, residing in the historical town of Milledgeville, Georgia. I was mentored, and presently still do work for the Law Firm of Burns & Burns, P.C, I have been practicing independently and have won or had favorable outcomes in eighteen of my twenty cases/hearings so far to date. I am also an active Adjunct Professor for the Georgia College and State University. Prior to my acceptance into the Georgia Bar, I taught Criminology/Legal/and IT classes for the South Hills School of Business and Technology in State College, PA. I am a motivated, committed, and loyal individual. I feel that I have a lot to offer. Were you to give me an opportunity I would prove that I have what it takes to practice law. I can learn fast, and am prepared to work diligently an innumerable number of hours for the betterment of the firm. My strengths include enthusiasm, strong oral and written communication skills, computer technology skills, and most importantly passion to do the best I can. I am a flexible and devoted worker. I look forward to working for your company.
EDUCATION
Florida Coastal School of Law Jacksonville, FL
Received Juris Doctorate May, 2010
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology December 2006
Graduated Magna cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
Independent Practice Milledgeville, GA
Attorney-at-Law Nov 2014 – Present
* Magistrate Court – Seeking debt collection and 5-10 hours per week
Writs of Possession primarily
* State Court – Seeking debt collection
Calendar calls
* Probate Court – Seeking inventory/accounting and
Removal of Administrator
Assistant Public Defender – Dougherty County Albany, GA
Attorney-at-Law July 2015 – Sept 2015
* Meet with new clients 45-50 hours per week
* Calendar call
* Committal Hearings
* Arraignment Hearings
* Bond Hearings
* Trial Preparation
* Plea Negotiations with ADA’s
* Legal Research using Westlaw
* Legal Research using Milich Rules of Evidence 2015-16
Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
Adjunct Professor Jan 2015 – Present
* Teaching Business Ethics 30 +/- hours per week
* Prepare lesson plans & lectures
* Prepare tests & quizzes
* Correct homework & tests
Burns & Burns, P.C. Milledgeville, GA
Attorney-at-Law May 2014 – Present
* Mentorship complete as of April 2015 40-50 hours per week
* Admitted to Middle District of Georgia U.S. Bankruptcy Court as of October, 2014
* Draft Legal Pleadings – State, Superior and Federal Court
*Prepare and file Federal Bankruptcy Pleadings
*Legal Research
*Communicate with clients
*Record administration
*Meet with initial Bankruptcy clients
South Hills School of Business and Technology State College, PA
Legal/Information and Technology Instructor Aug 2011 – July 2013
*Teach various Legal Courses 40-50 hours per week
*Teach basic Information Technology Courses
Decker and Campbell Law Firm Fort Lauderdale, FL
Legal Intern June 2009 - August 2009
*Research landlord tenant and title transfer issues 20-30 hours per week
*Wrote corresponding memorandum of law
Office of the Public Defender Jacksonville, FL
Legal Intern June 2008 - January 2009
*Performed initial client intake interviews 25-35 hours per week
*First appearance court processing of clients
Engle and Engle Law Firm State College, PA
Legal Intern January 2006- May 2006
*Research various issues of law 20 - 30 hours per week
*Client paperwork filing
College of Health and Human Services Indiana, PA
Technical and Software support Sept. 2003 - December 2004
*Help desk and software Support 20-25 hours per week
*On campus staff support
Communication Station State College, PA
PC repair, sales, and networking August. 2002 - March 2003
*Purchasing of retail PC parts for resale 40 hours per week
*PC hardware and software repair
*PC network installation
Advanced Glass Fiber Yarns State College, PA
Technical and Software support Sept. 2001 - July 2002
*Help desk and software support 40 hours per week
*Faculty technical support
South Hills School of Business and Technology State College, PA
PC Installation, Networking January 2001 - August 2001
Cat. 5 cable installation 40 hours per week
*Install classrooms with new computers
*Installation of hardware for wireless network
Army National Guard Altoona, PA
Infantry Lineman July 2000 - July 2006
*Team leader 3-4 days per month
Qualifications and Certifications
Adjunct Professor for Georgia College & State University
Member of the Georgia Bar
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Certified as of 2000
Societal Memberships
Kiwanis of Milledgeville, GA
Pre-Law Society at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Youth and Government during Junior and Senior years of High School
Research Projects
Poverty in America: What Procedural Rights are Afforded to Persons Applying for Government Housing Benefits, and Do These Rights Satisfy Due Process