Guardian Ad Litem

REBECCA S. NILSEN, ESQ.

Boca Raton, FL ***** C: 561-***-**** **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Attorney with extensive experience with an emphasis in Mortgage Default, Consumer Protection, Fair Debt Collection Practices, Mergers and Acquisitions and Securities Law. Expertise in case analysis, strategic planning and negotiations.

SKILLS

Self-motivated and driven

Thrive in a fast paced environment

Able to Multitask

Rigorous attention to detail

Document Review

Ability to prioritize workload effectively

Advanced Analytics

Excellent ability in analyzing risk assessment

Reveal, Relativity, and Ringtail Software

LexisNexis, Westlaw and CourtLink

WORK HISTORY

Staff Attorney, 8/2017 to 9/2024

Saxena White, P.A.

●Responsible for reviewing legal documents, defendants’ production, transcripts, dockets and identify critical information in support of alleged allegations

●Identify relevant, privilege and confidential documents

●Assist with the preparation of legal briefs and discovery requests

●Organize documents for depositions, hearings, and trials

●Cite check Complaints, Motions in Opposition and Briefs

●Legal research and draft memorandums

Litigation Attorney, 2014 to 2017

Aldridge Pite, LLP – Delray Beach, FL

● Responsible for intake cases and weekly reports

● Reviewed Complaints, Motions and Final Judgments

● Managed Discovery Team

● Managed Trial Division

●Drafted briefs in opposition to dispositive motions

●Prepared clients for and attended depositions

●Trained in Mediation

Rebecca S. Nilsen, Esq.

Lead Counsel and Managing Attorney, 2007 to 2014

Choice Legal Group, P.A. – Fort Lauderdale, FL

● Successfully managed a large contested portfolio

● Responsible for legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, preparing and responding to discovery

● Attended court hearings

● Consulted with clients regarding the merits of a case and risk associated with the facts of the case

● Attended depositions

● Developed and managed the Non- Jury Trial Division

● Attended Code Enforcement and Reduction Hearings

● Attended Client conference calls and in-person meetings

Closing Agent, 2006 to 2007

Courthouse Title, Co. – Fort Lauderdale, FL

● Assisted in the preparation of closing documents

● Successfully represented corporate clients in residential matters

Senior Program Attorney, 2003 to 2007

Guardian Ad Litem Program, 17th Judicial Circuit – Fort Lauderdale, FL

● Represented clients in Dependency, Criminal and Family Law

● Lead Counsel for the Family Law Division

● Managed all aspects of a case from inception through disposition

● Attended depositions and successfully tried cases

● Represented families in adoptions

EDUCATION

J.D.: Law, 2002

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center - Fort Lauderdale

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, 1998

Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, FL

MEMBERSHIPS

Florida State Bar - April 2003

United States District Court - Southern District of Florida - Admitted 2003

United States District Court - Northern District of Florida - Admitted 2010

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