Attorney

CARL R. PIERRE, ESQ.

347-***-**** *******@*****.***

St. John’s University - Jamaica, NY 2012 B.S. Sports Management New York Law School – New York, NY 2019 Juris Doctor Admission: New Jersey State Bar

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

"Seasoned Hearing Officer with Extensive Experience in Legal Procedures and Conflict Resolution"

EXPERIENCE

Administrative Hearing Officer: Robert Half May 2023 - Present

Evaluate appeal requests for denials in Medicaid cases for timeliness

Conduct hearings to allow Petitioner the opportunity to defend against denial of Medicaid services and for the Department of Human Services (“Agency”) to respond to the appeal

Review files and hearing statements from the Agency in preparation of hearings between the Petitioner and Agency

Draft post hearing opinions advising on appeal status to be included in final orders sent to Petitioner and Agency

Magistrate: Judicial Branch of North Carolina December 2022 – May 2023

Evaluated requests for criminal charges and issue criminal process and search warrants

Conducted initial appearances, including bond hearings, for defendants upon arrest

Presided over Small Claims Court hearings and marriage ceremonies

Reviewed testimony from petitioners both from the public and medical professionals in deciding the issuance of involuntary commitment orders Paralegal Specialist: Small Business Administration August 2021 – April 2022

Reviewed Loan Authorization and Agreement and all other necessary legal instruments to ensure these documents are properly prepared and executed

Addressed inquiries and concerns from borrowers and their authorized representatives about loan closing documentation and loan requirements

Obtained and reviewed all necessary loan closing documents, ensuring proper execution and recording

Used Microsoft Office software or other computer applications such as mainframe database software to do research and perform a wide variety of other functions Financial Crimes Consultant II: Wells Fargo March 2021 – June 2021

Identified, researched and analyzed complex financial criminal transactions and referrals, policy violations and suspicious situations with moderate to high risk

Conducted research using proper investigative techniques to determine liability and effect of cases and mitigate financial losses and business interruptions

Performed detailed analyses to detect transnational and relationship patterns, trends, anomalies and schemes across multiple businesses and products

Performed risk analysis and modeling to supply input and recommendations for financial crimes strategies and models

Prepared documentation and referred cases for Suspicious Activity, Identity Theft Operations (ITO) and Suspected Financial Abuse to government agencies and made recommendations to senior management

Identified and acted on control failures in bank processes and procedures, customer or team member decisions

Attorney Consultant: NYC Transit Authority May 2019 – December 2020

Assisted in pre-trial examinations, statutory hearings, and preparation of discovery

Reviewed discovery documents from plaintiffs and other parties to respond accordingly

Routinely drafted pleadings, motions, and orders to show cause using filing systems such as PACER and NYSCEF

Prepared calendar with paralegals for attorneys’ upcoming cases and appearances listed on NYSCEF and updated team calendar with relevant party information and correspondence

Communicated with opposing counsel and investigators to coordinate conferences and discovery exchanges

Participated in pre-trial depositions on behalf of Transit Authority

Covered motions and conferences on behalf of Transit Authority

Conducted rigorous legal research with LexisNexis, Westlaw, et al. Senior Student Legal Specialist: NYC Law Department February 2017 – June 2018

Compiled family law and juvenile justice research and court document preparation

Conducted thorough interviews of witnesses and law enforcement

Streamlined communication, collaboration, and scheduling within Family Division Senior Student Legal Specialist: NYC Law Department December 2016 – June 2018

Aided in trial preparation conducting legal research for relevant highway and tort law

Gathered and compiled evidence; revised and prepared affidavits and motions

Communicated with opposing counsel and investigators to coordinate conferences and discovery exchanges

Reviewed discovery documents from plaintiffs and other parties to respond accordingly

Generated detailed spreadsheets to track affidavit and deposition schedules Legal Assistant: Balzano & Associates November 2013 – February 2014

Drafted and delivered time-sensitive documents pre- and post-litigation to clients & courts

Coordinated attorney schedules; liaised with courts, clients, specialists, and co-counsel

Maintained meticulous client binders, prioritizing accurate and detailed record-keeping ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Funeral Home Assistant: Caribe Funeral Home October 2012 - December 2016

Introduced prospective clients to services provided by the funeral home to assist in funeral arrangements

Maintained relationships with previously serviced families by keeping them aware of new services and updates regarding pre-arrangement services agreed upon

Assisted the funeral director with setting up chapels, conducting services, removals and transport duties

Performed various office duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, ordering office supplies and maintaining files and records

SKILLS

Hearing preparation

Presenting cases

Hearing Examinations

Civil Litigation

Legal Procedures

Opinion Writing

Case Preparation

Evidence Ruling

Public Records Analysis

Review of Motions

Critical Thinking

Court Hearings

Time Management

File Management

Active Listening

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