GENE STITH, ESQ.
Bethpage, New York 11714
917-***-****; acxhql@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
Juris Doctorate Santa Clara University School of Law - Santa Clara, CA
B.A. in American Studies Hofstra University - Hempstead, NY
ADMISSIONS & ASSOCIATIONS:
Admitted New York State Bar
Admitted California State Bar
Admitted Eastern & Southern Districts of New York State Federal Court
Experience:
November 2014 to Present
Per Diem Counsel
New York, NY
Experienced trial and litigation counsel hired for deposition and court assignments on a per diem basis.
Clients included Munawar & Andrews-Santillo, Roach Bernard, PLLC and the MTA - New York City Transit Authority.
Accomplishments include successful deposition and trial practice.
September 2011 to November 2014
Senior Associate
Roach Bernard, PLLC - Lynbrook, NY
Responsible for prosecuting personal injury claims through pleadings, motions and trials.
Co-counsel on corporate and individual matters involving extensive client contact, protracted discovery, motions, depositions and trials.
December 2007 to November 2010
Associate
Law Offices of Michael E. Pressman - New York, NY
Responsible for defending complex personal injury claims involving premises, construction, labor law and property damage claims.
Conducted extensive independent research, writing and case management assignments.
Performed extensive and complex depositions and substantial court appearances.
June 2004 to June 2006
Associate
Molod Spitz & Desantis, P.C - New York, NY
Responsible for defending civil personal injury lawsuits including premises, auto and general liability claims involving insurance policies in excess of one million dollars. Successfully managed assigned cases through pleadings, motions and depositions.
November 2001 to June 2004
Trial Attorney
Cheven Keely & Hatzis - New York, NY
Responsible for a significant auto liability case load at a large Wall Street Insurance Defense Litigation firm.
Case management included pleadings, motions, depositions and jury trials. Success included summary judgment motions and defense verdicts.