Gisela Iglesias

*** ********* ****., #***

Belleair, FL 33756

727-***-****

acvnrv@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2010 - present

Attorney - Binder & Binder Tampa, Florida

I represent individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits at administrative

hearings. I also review and develop cases prior to hearing. In addition to handling

a heavy caseload, I also supervise 4 writers who draft various documents

required at different stages of the administrative process.

October 2008 - June 2010

Owner/Manager - Clothes Mentor Clearwater, Florida

I handled all aspects of operation of the business including without limitation,

hiring and scheduling employees, running and analyzing reports, and purchasing

and selling inventory.

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March 2005 - September 2008

General Counsel - Hunter Warfield, Inc., Tampa, Florida

In the course of my employment with Hunter Warfield, Inc., I had multiple

responsibilities encompassing a variety of matters. As its General Counsel, my

duties included providing legal advice to the corporation regarding various

matters, drafting and negotiating contracts with vendors and clients, monitoring

litigation, completing and updating license applications and other documents,

reviewing forms and procedures for legal sufficiency and providing other related

services. In addition to the duties required by this position, I also supervised the

Compliance Department, the Legal Consumer Collection Department and the

Commercial Collection Department which required that I utilize managerial and

organizational skills. As the supervisor of the Compliance Department, I

supervised the Senior Compliance Officer and the Compliance Officer to insure

that collection activity and procedures conformed with federal, state and local

laws and regulations on a national basis. I also assist in responding to complaints

and addressing related matters. As the supervisor of the Commercial Legal and

Consumer Legal Departments, I supervised 7 individuals and monitored litigation

being conducted by other attorneys. I prepared forms, reviewed documents,

implemented improved procedures and also assisted in researching and

analyzing accounts. I also coordinated with other departments to implement

specific projects and improve existing procedures.

February 1992 - January 2005

Attorney/Partner - Neeley & Anderson LLP A Limited Liability Law Partnership

Honolulu, Hawaii

I was responsible for monitoring and managing most of the firm's litigation. I tried

cases, drafted pleadings and motions, negotiated settlements and otherwise

managed pending legal matters. I was also the head of the collection department

and efficiently handled over 1500 cases at any one time while supervising

approximately 8 associate attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries. The

primary areas of concentration were community association law, including

contracts, collections, foreclosures, covenant enforcement, injunctions and other

matters. I was appointed as insurance defense counsel in some cases and

monitored and worked with appointed insurance defense co-counsel in other

cases.

January 1989 January 1992

Attorney- Kessner, Duca & Maki Honolulu, Hawaii

I handled a myriad of litigation matters involving contracts, collections, personal

injury, family law, and evictions. I was responsible for all stages of cases from

inception to post judgment. In addition to litigating the matters, I also drafted

pleadings, memoranda, contracts and other related legal documents.

February 1988 December 1988

Attorney Law Offices of David B. Dohms Honolulu, Hawaii

I handled commercial and residential real estate transactions which included

drafting leases and related collection actions. I also drafted pleadings and

represented landlords in eviction and other contract proceedings.

January 1985 January 1988

Captain U.S. Army, JAG Corps Ft. Shafter, Hawaii

I handled legal and administrative matters. I provided legal assistance to soldiers

involving a myriad of issues including estate planning, consumer transactions,

contracts, and family law. I also handled administrative matters requiring that I

research applicable laws and regulations and provide legal advice to military

commanders on a variety of issues. Additionally, I also served as a Special

Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting violations and crimes committed on military

installations.

EDUCATION

J.D., Rutgers Law School -Newark

BAR ADMISSION -

Florida and New Jersey active

Hawaii and Pennsylvania voluntary inactive

LANGUAGES

Spanish fluently

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