Robert A. Kerr

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Legal Experience

****-******* ********/******, **** LAW, P.C., Augusta, GA

Manage all aspects of a law firm focused on securing disability benefits for clients under long-term disability contracts. Pursue litigation in Federal and state courts to include drafting pleadings, legal memoranda supporting court filings, and discovery requests, arguing motions in court, and participating in alternative dispute resolute (ADR). Extensive experience with ERISA welfare benefit plan law, medical record review, and pharmaceutical treatments associated with disability evaluations.

2022-Present Staff Attorney, Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta, GA

Responsible for handling complex civil litigation in state, federal and administrative courts and for providing legal counsel and representation to the Augusta, Georgia Commission, the Mayor, Administrator, government officers, department directors, boards, authorities and employees in their official capacities. Serves as legal counsel to Augusta, Georgia government officials, boards and authorities. Draft and present ordinances, resolutions, and administrative rules before the Commission as well as otherwise assisting in the administration of the affairs of Augusta, Georgia. Support General Counsel as requested. Renders complex written and verbal legal opinions to General Counsel, Augusta, Georgia Commission, the Mayor and the department directors as directed by the General Counsel.

2021-2022 Closing Attorney, McDonnell & Associates, Columbia, SC

Conduct real estate closings for residential closings, to include new home purchases, HELOCs, refinances, and reverse mortgages.

2019-2021 Attorney II, SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Aiken, SC

Attorney representing the Department of Social Services (DSS) appointed to Aiken, Bamberg, and Barnwell counties. Represent DSS with respect to child dependency and vulnerable adult cases, to include termination of parental rights, placement via the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, and Title IV-E funding. Work with county staff to ensure state statutes and policies are followed.

2015-2018 Attorney/Member, GLOVER, BLOUNT & KERR Augusta, GA

Appointed Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) for Burke, Columbia, and Richmond Counties in Georgia. Represent the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in court for child dependency cases including trials for termination of parental rights. Work with Richmond County Director of DFCS and staff to ensure policies are properly implemented and followed. Litigate insurance defense cases handled by the firm.

2014-2015 Attorney - Conflict Counsel, RICHMOND COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, Augusta, GA

Represent accused juvenile delinquents facing criminal charges in Juvenile Court. Handle all phases of criminal trial, including, discovery, plea bargains, and trial.

2007-2009 Attorney, DELL & SCHAEFER, P.A., Hollywood, FL

Manage 90-plus client files, including client, insurance carrier, and opposing counsel contact and correspondence. Attend trade conferences to solicit new business. Summarize recent case law for marketing material on company web site. Responsible for vetting, hiring, and managing Disability Department law clerks. Supervise secretaries and department legal assistant.

2006-2007 Law Clerk, DELL & SCHAEFER, P.A., Hollywood, FL

2006-2007 Research Assistant, ELIZABETH A. PENDO, Professor, St. Thomas University School of Law

2005-2006 Active Learning Instructor, ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Miami, FL

2005-2006 Law Clerk, DOWNS BRILL WHITEHEAD, Coral Gables, FL

Education

2004-2007 Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude (May 2007): ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Miami, FL

GPA: 3.69/4.0

Class Rank: Top 5% / 9/184

Honors & Activities: Dean’s List: Spring 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007

Recipient: Merit Scholarship

Recipient: ABA-BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Health Law

Recipient: Best Student Award – Constitutional Law I, International Law

Executive Editor: Intercultural Human Rights Law Review

Member: Bioethics and Health Law Consortium of South Florida

1991-1995 Bachelor of Arts, Health & Society (May 1995): UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, Rochester, NY

Publications

Robert A. Kerr, The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005: Who Should Pay For Improved Outcomes?, 17 Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine 2 (Spring 2007).

Cost effectiveness of catheter ablation in patients with ventricular tachycardia. Calkins H, Bigger JT Jr., Ackerman SJ, Duff SB, Wilber D, Kerr RA, Bar-Din M, Beusterien KM, Strauss MJ. Circulation 2000 January 25; 101(3):280-288.

Donohue T, Sprouse C, Kerr RA, Selling in Managed Care Areas, Pharmaceutical Representative, January 1996, at 16.

Licensure

Licensed to practice in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina

and the U.S. District Court,

Southern District of Florida and Middle District of Georgia

Other Professional Experience

2003-2004 Clinical Data Manager, MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, Cambridge, MA

2001-2003 Clinical Data Analyst, PPD, INC., Wilmington, NC

2000-2001 Data Manager II, THE ORKAND CORPORATION, Falls Church, VA

1999-2000 Data Research Associate, WESTAT, INC., Rockville, MD

1996-1999 Associate, COVANCE HEALTH ECONOMICS & OUTCOMES SERVICES, INC., Washington, DC

1995-2001 Salesman/Assistant Manager, GEORGETOWN TOBACCO, Washington, DC

1995-1996 Associate, BOSTON MARKET STRATEGIES, INC., Burlington, MA

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