MARTINA D. EVANS, CPA, MBA, ESQ.

Phone: 410-***-**** ● acwedd@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER GOAL: To succeed in a challenging position utilizing my current skills sets in a professional setting where I can develop my abilities while advancing my employer?s mission.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - LEGAL

MARTINA D. EVANS, CPA, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C.

Attorney, Counselor at Law

December, 1996 ? Present

Major Qualifications:

? Professional Member in Good Standing of the Maryland Court of Appeals (1996) and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (2005). Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and Federal District Court for Maryland. Sat for the California Bar Exam, February, 2016.

? Expertise in Real Estate (commercial and residential), Discrimination (Title VII and ADA), Business/Corporate, Bankruptcy, Family, Personal Injury and Estate/Probate law.

? Conducted 100+ commercial and residential real estate closings. Interact frequently with key professionals to facilitate settlement by the scheduled settlement date. Spearheaded $4 million commercial land acquisition. Maintained constant, fluid contact with all parties involved to ensure the client closed on the property within budget and before the deadline.

? Advise clients of legal rights, burden of proof, case strengths/weaknesses, possible outcomes.

? Contact potential witnesses for interviews. Obtain statements, affidavits, documents, etc.

? Draft initial complaint and review with client. Revise and finalize before filing in court.

? Prepare for and attend mediation, negotiation, pre-trial and settlement conferences, motions hearings and trails before hearing officers, magistrate judges and judges.

? Routinely draft timely motions, legal memos, responses to opposing counsel?s motions, letters to clients, the court and opposing counsel, pre-trial statements, complaints and other pleadings.

? Propound and answer discovery including interrogatories, request for production of documents and request for admissions; schedule and issue notices of depositions of parties and witnesses.

? Draft Response to defendant?s motions for summary judgment. Interview witnesses, obtain affidavits, prepare exhibits and witnesses prior to motions hearing, if any.

? Continue with active and zealous legal representation from inception to closing of case.

MARTINA D. EVANS, CPA, MBA

Law Clerk and Legal Consultant

September, 1993 ? June, 1996

? Provided document review and production to mid to large size law firms in preparation for litigation. Conducted legal research using Lexis, Westlaw and other research tools.

? Drafted, finalized and filed motions, legal memos, complaints, responsive pleadings, letters, discovery requests, answers, affidavits, orders and other legal documents.

? Significant contact with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel including clerks and law clerks. Negotiated PI settlements. Prepared settlement documents and payments.

JUDGE ROBERT M. BELL, CHIEF JUDGE, MARYLAND COURT OF APPEALS

Summer Law Intern

June, 1993 ? August, 1993

? Conducted legal research on precedent setting cases pending before the Court of Appeals. Developed framework for legal memo on current cases before the Court of Appeals. Met with Chief Judge Bell as needed to discuss cases and for guidance and feedback. Made revisions to legal memo pursuant to comments and feedback from Chief Judge Bell.

? Discussed cases pending before the Court during briefings with Chief Judge Bell. Attended oral argument at the Court of Appeals in Annapolis, Maryland.

JUDGE JOHN R. HARGROVE, U.S. DISTRICT CT. FOR MARYLAND

Summer Law Intern

June, 1992 ? August, 1992

? Researched relevant Title VII Employment law for the Fourth Circuit. Made contact and requested information from attorneys and pro se litigants where needed. Discussed cases with Judge Hargrove and law clerks for legal analysis, critique and feedback. Provided case analysis and recommendations.

? Reviewed decisions to ensure outcome comported with relevant law. Drafted opinions on motions and legal memos on Title VII Employment cases.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ? OTHER:

MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Financial Compliance Auditor II

April, 2014 ? August, 2016

? Conduct compliance audits. Detect discrepancies and indications of fraud. Report findings to management. Discuss anticipated strengths, weaknesses, obstacles and logistics during planning. Provide assistance to audit team and LEA. Excel expertise and travel required.

LICENSES, CREDENTIALS, EDUCATION, SKILLS, OTHER:

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS and TRAINING:

? Maryland Court of Appeals (Maryland Bar)

? Washington, D.C. Court of Appeals (Washington, D.C. Bar)

? Sat for the California Attorney Bar Exam in February 2016

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF LAW

? Juris Doctor Degree

? Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship

? Thurgood Marshall Outstanding Service Award

UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE MERRICK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

? Master's in Business Administration Degree

? Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

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