KIRK A. ORDOYNE
Mandeville, Louisiana 70448
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QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed in the States of Texas and Louisiana
Extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution
Experience in business law, including the areas of negotiation; contracts; liability
exposure; and labor and employment
Adept in real estate law, including lending; and mortgages and conveyances
Proficient in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office, Gretna, Louisiana
Assistant District Attorney, May 2008 – Present
Represent the State of Louisiana in trials and hearings in Jefferson Parish criminal
felony and misdemeanor cases.
Review and evaluate case files and make decisions regarding proper disposition.
Perform trial preparation through reviewing police and medical reports; consult with
police during pretrial stage.
Select cases for trial; respond to defense motions; interview witnesses; obtain and
review evidence; research law and issues.
Compile witness lists; confirm all required subpoenas are issued; arraign defendants.
Attend probation revocation hearings and negotiate plea bargains.
RR Donnelley and Sons Company, Global Real Estate Services, Dallas, Texas
Senior Associate, Real Estate Due Diligence May 2007 – January 2008
Responsible for reviewing and abstracting Commercial Real Estate Leases for major real
estate firms and Fortune 500 companies.
Provided Quality Assurance reviews of work done by offshore teams encompassing 180
employees based in India and the Philippines.
Compiled missing document reports for the clients.
Proficient in JD Edwards business and accounting software.
U. S. Small Business Administration, Disaster Area Office, Fort Worth, Texas
Attorney Advisor, March 2006 – March 2007
Loan Disbursement: Responsible for providing legal and program advice, closes and
disburses loans in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures,
to support the legal department’s goal to help restore homes and businesses affected by
natural disasters.
Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLP, New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Attorney, September 2005 – October 2005
Responsible for working at the Shaw Group, Inc., in the acquisition of land (for travel
trailers), hotel rooms, apartments, and existing mobile home pad sites for FEMA’s Temporary
Housing Program for evacuees of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
Morice Law Firm, Gretna, Louisiana
Law Clerk, May 2004 – July 2004
Responsible for legal research, drafting pleadings, and court filings in the areas of
Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Successions.
Assisted lead attorney at trial.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President/Owner
Valet Specialists, L.C., Gretna, Louisiana, August 1995 – December 2005
Park Avenue Parking, L.L.C., Gretna, Louisiana, August 2000 – September 2002
Avenue Limousine, L.L.C., Gretna, Louisiana, February 2002 - December 2002
Responsible for building valet parking and parking management companies with 17 locations (including hotels, condominiums, and restaurants) committed to achieving goals of expansion and increased profit margins by 18%, while providing the highest level of customer service.
Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts and leases for both companies. Efforts have produced increases in sales and revenue peaking at $85,000 per month.
Advise and train General Managers, Operation Managers, Claims Manager, and Location Managers as to compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including employment law issues.
Work with accounting department as to compliance with tax laws.
Handle insurance risk management, settlement of claims, and dispute resolution.
Define and implement marketing plans for both companies which increased revenue 900% over a 2 year period.
Supervise up to 85 employees working at locations around the metro New Orleans area. Responsible for motivating and training them on customer relations and enhanced performance.
Manage payroll, liability insurance, workers compensation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, employment screening, banking, business transactions, and profit and losses.
National Corporate Sales Trainer
Anthony Robbins Companies, (AKA Tony Robbins) La Jolla, California, 1998 U.S. Tour
Responsibilities included training CEO’s, executives, and employees of numerous companies, including Fortune 500 companies, in sales and peak performance skills. Presented over 300 training seminars throughout the United States. Mastery University graduate 2001.
EDUCATION
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana
Juris Doctor, May 2005, in Common Law and Civil Law
Trial Seminars
. Trial Practice Course, Spring 2005
The Honorable Carl J. Barbier
United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
. Appellate Practice, Spring 2005
Retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Harry T. Lemmon, Spring 2005
Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science