Human Resources Office

MARK J. PIZUR

**** ****** ****, ************, ******* 46260 317-***-**** ****.*****@*******.***

PROFILE

Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; U.S. District Courts for the District of Indiana and Illinois; and all courts in the State of Indiana.

Thorough knowledge of legislative process, administrative procedures, rules of evidence, and trial practice.

Able to communicate clearly and concisely with people of diverse backgrounds and levels of authority.

Resourceful with the ability to assess all issues to adequately protect clients; and complete projects producing professional results while adhering to rigid deadlines.

Skilled negotiator, mediator and advisor.

EXPERIENCE

In depth pleading and trial practice experience in the areas of State and Federal Employment Laws, Human Resources Management and Dispute Resolution, Civil Rights, Corporate and Business Law, Government Law and Services, Contract Law, Construction Law, Administrative Law, Real Estate Laws, Fair Debt Collection Practices, Personal Injury, Professional Licensure, and Alternate Dispute Resolution Practices and Procedures.

Solid interpersonal communication skills, and draft compelling dispositive legal pleadings and communications.

Provide strategic direction to senior department managers and internal business units on business and employment policies and procedures, safety and nuisance abatement measures, local code compliance, contract negotiations and enforcement, risk management and aversion strategies, and proven ability to analyze the probable outcome of matters in controversy using experience, knowledge, and legal precedent.

Contribute both legal and Human Resources expertise in support of company goals and objectives. Apply writing and analytical skills toward researching, authoring, and updating Employee Handbooks in accordance with Human Resources and legal policies and procedures.

Train, mentor, and lead department directors with a strong focus on optimizing productivity and performance.

Planned, controlled, and directed the overall prosecution of local civil ordinances, and public safety and nuisance abatement investigations of individuals, businesses, and real property throughout Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Supervised staff of investigators, security officials, law enforcement personnel, and administrators.

Independently prosecute or defend all legal aspects of civil litigation actions from intake and internal investigations, legal research, written and deposition discovery, pleading practice, coordination with third-parties, alternate dispute resolution, trial, judgement enforcement, and collections.

Develop informational and educational programs to avoid common mistakes that lead to litigation issues.

Train, mentor, and manage high-performing legal teams, establish and enforce exceptional quality standards, and foster a sense of team collaboration.

WORK HISTORY

July, 2013 – April, 2016 City of Indianapolis, Office of Corporation Counsel Indianapolis, IN

Deputy City Prosecutor / City Prosecutor / Office of City Prosecutor

March, 2012 – June, 2013 Barnes & Thornburg, LLP Indianapolis, IN

Of Counsel

January, 2011 – March, 2012 City of Indianapolis, Office of Corporation Counsel Indianapolis, IN

Assistant Corporation Counsel – Litigation

March, 2003 – December, 2010 Tabbert Hahn Earnest & Weddle, LLP Indianapolis, IN

Associate Attorney

September, 1998 – March, 2003 Betz & Associates formerly Sutherlin & Betz Indianapolis, IN

Associate Attorney

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois 1998

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