WILLIAM C. CURTIN, ESQ.
*** ******** ******, **** **** St. Augustine, FL 32086 716-***-**** aczram@r.postjobfree.com
For 24 years I worked as a New York State Trooper in Buffalo, NY. Towards the end of that career I attended law school. Since passing the bar exam I have been working as a sole practitioner. I am a dynamic, versatile attorney with more than 18 years experience with a concentration in corporate and personal contract negotiations as well as criminal, real estate and family law.
WORK EXPERIENCE
William C. Curtin, Esq., 1038 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY June 1999 - Present
Sole Practitioner
Contract review and negotiation for individuals and corporations
Defend clients facing both misdemeanor and felony charges
Draft motions in all areas family law; attend numerous hearings and Pre-Trial Conferences; argue motions before the Family Courts; meet with criminal clients in local jails, detention centers and court lockups
Draft and execute estate planning documents including power of attorneys and health proxy
M&T Bank, 701 Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY May 2014 – September 2015
EDD Investigator - Contractor
Managed, supported and provided expertise within the Bank, to ensure adherence to State and Federal regulatory compliance regarding the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC for high risk customers. Interacted with business unit compliance personnel to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Hilbert College, 5200 South Park, Hamburg, NY
Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor September 2012 - May 2014
Instruction in all aspects of criminal justice, prepared class lesson plans, examinations, grading
New York State Police, 5600 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY
Investigator February 2004 – April 2008
Enforced all criminal statutes within gaming facility
Gaming licensing background checks
New York State Police, PO Box 121, Cheektowaga, NY
Trooper October 1984 – February 2004
Enforcement of all criminal laws in New York State
Investigated criminal activity and motor vehicle accidents
EDUCATION
JURIS DOCTORATE May 1998
SUNY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL, Amherst, NY
BACHELOR OF ARTS: POLITICAL SCIENCE December 1994
CANISIUS COLLEGE, Buffalo, NY
Awards: Magna Cum Laude
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS/ACTIVITIES
Executive Director Former Troopers Helping Hands
“Follow the Money” – Magloclen Group AML Seminar
Troop T, Zone 4 Troop Commander Award –DWI enforcement
Four (4) time Orchard Park Country Club Member Champion
Skills
Experienced investigator and negotiator, experienced mediator, conflict resolution, proficient in Lexis and Westlaw legal research, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint