Attorney

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Lansing, Michigan

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Iowa City, Iowa

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Mason City, Iowa, USA

Middlebury, Vermont

Staufen, Germany

Sperry, Oklahoma

A BEATRICE TRAVIS

Summary

Attorney representing low-income and Hispanic clients referred by Samaritan Translation Center, a ministry to the Hispanic community, in matters of contracts, real estate transactions, code violations, and tax appeals. Private clients include landlords, business owners, and individuals in matters from landlord/tenant disputes, contract review, contract preparation, collections, to probate. Representation on demand to court appearance staffing enterprises on a single appearance basis, primarily representing debt collectors.

Prior to being admitted to the Indiana Bar, I had the privilege of working for a well respected Probate Attorney where I prepared probate and guardianship documents for filing; researched stock and bond values; navigated the ever changing waters of CompuShare, and kept files organized and current. Highlights

Professional and personable

Consumer and commercial creditor's rights

litigation

Contract negotiation

Residential and commercial title insurance law

Estate planning

Litigation management

Accomplishments

Volunteered with Indiana State Bar Association for “ask a lawyer” events. Experience

Counseled clients on terms of mortgage modification and mitigation offers. Investigated complaints of retaliatory and discriminatory employment practices. Evaluated data involving assets, income, liabilities, expenditures and surpluses. Retained as outside counsel for companies and businesses. Addressed contract-specific matters during case and precedent research. Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation. Advised clients of their rights. Offered extensive case status explanations to each client. Drafted and amended complaints. Drafted all necessary motions relevant to each case. Appeared for status conferences and settlement conferences. Advised clients on upcoming Section 341(a) meetings. Advised clients on upcoming Section 341(a) meetings. Strategically cross- examined witnesses in court. Explained the legal process to each client and answered questions to help ease concerns. Assisted clients with legal issues, including consumer debt. Education

J.D.

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

solo/general practice Electives: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Modern Real Estate Transactions; Mortgages and Land Contracts; Product Liability.

Bachelor of Arts: French, German, Linguistics

University of Iowa

Associate of Science: Biological Sciences

North Iowa Area Community College

Middlebury College

Goethe Institute

Oklahoma Farrier's College

Personal Information

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abeatricetravisattorney 825 Fletcher Lane, Beech Grove, IN 46107 H: 317-***-**** ****************@*****.*** Skills

Document Review: Ringtail, Relativity

Productivity: Microsoft Word, Excel, Corel WordPerfect, Open Office Research: Google Scholar, Casemaker, Lexis, Westlaw, Books, other Professional Affiliations

2009 Admission to Indiana Bar 2009 to Present, A Beatrice Travis, Attorney at Law 2013 Admission to Southern District of Indiana to present Additional Information

2014, 2015, 2016: attended UK/CLE National Equine Law Conference 1993: World Pair Driving Championship, hostess for Belgium and Portugal 1995 - 2000: Volunteer, Festival of Champions, Gladstone, New Jersey 2005-2015: Volunteer, Gayla Combined Driving Event 2010: Volunteer, World Equestrian Games, Lexington, Kentucky 4H Horse and Pony Judge

Indy Crit bicycle races: Volunteer 2014-present

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