Assistant Professional Experience

CHONG S. LIM

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Phone: 914-***-****

E-Mail: *****.*.***@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Leopold & Associates, PLLC, Armonk, NY September 2013 – Present

Associate

Represent lending institutions in all areas of creditors’ rights with a focus in foreclosure litigation.

Determine whether contested file has been resolved and advise further action to advance case;

Analyze files to ensure compliance with RPAPL 1303, 1304 and 1306;

Maintain firm’s top fifteen percent most aged files and ensure compliance with client mandates;

Provide statute of limitations analysis for aged cases and review for any tolls and/or exceptions;

Evaluate cases for restart and determine if exception applies for statutory non-compliance;

Review files for new Nassau Inquest program and advise on admissibility to program;

Draft pleadings, motions, and memorandums of law; and

Appear for foreclosure settlement conferences;

The Basil Law Group, P.C., New York, NY November 2010 – September 2013

Law Clerk/Associate

Represented companies in matters dealing with breaches of contract, foreclosures, fraud, and adversary hearings in bankruptcy.

Conducted discovery and filtered relevant documentation in support;

Drafted complaints, answers, and motions;

Researched and drafted memorandums of law;

Made court appearances for motions, conferences, and fee applications; and

Handled multiple cases from inception to final judgment, and post judgment work.

Law Offices of Richard H. Lee, Flushing, NY May 2009-April 2010

Law Intern

Searched, created, and filed UCC-1, UCC-3, and UCC-5 using NYC ACRIS; and

Prepared authenticating statements and recognition agreements. Acquired closing documents.

Mental Hygiene Legal Services, Wards Island, NY January 2009 – April 2009

Law Intern

Reviewed hospital charts and assisted attorneys with client preparations for hearings under Article 9 of the Mental Hygiene Law and attended administrative hearings and pre-trial conferences.

Queens County District Attorney’s Office, Kew Gardens, NY June 2008 – August 2008

Law Intern

Independently researched legal issues for Assistant District Attorneys and created memorandum for law enforcement agencies for the statute of limitations on class B felony sex crimes.

BAR MEMBERSHIP:

NEW YORK 2011

EDUCATION:

St. John’s School of Law, Queens, NY

Juris Doctor - May 2010

University at Albany, Albany, NY

B.A.: Double Major - Psychology & Communication - May 2006

SKILLS & ACTIVITIES:

Proficient with LexisNexis, CaseAware, RealResolution, NYC ACRIS, and PACER.

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