Real Estate Paralegal

Michael Preston Waite

Bulverde, TX *****

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Contract specialist and paralegal with over 20 years of experience in contract management, compliance, and project coordination with demonstrated expertise at analyzing and interpreting complex legal documents. Adept at establishing strong professional relationships with internal and external parties to improve organizational success. Proven success managing large detailed projects and thriving in dynamic environments.

Professional Experience

American Electric Power, Dallas, TX

Real Estate Projects Paralegal, 2013 – 2019

Administered detailed real estate legal documents across multiple states, established and maintained real estate documents within the contract software, and ordered titles, surveys, easements, and additional supporting information. Analyzed real estate contracts, supported complex disputes and litigation, and developed strong professional relationships with internal and external project vendors from the onset of real estate projects through closing.

Spearheaded and managed the procurement of title commitments for 30 electric power plants for a company-wide divestiture project.

Organized and retained all property acquisition and disposition documentation for the executive board.

Real Estate Projects Contract Paralegal, 2004 – 2013

Examined intricate land and real estate contracts across three states, originated and arranged files, and obtained additional documentation to ensure contract compliance. Assisted with legal disputes, right of way easements, and multifaceted legal matters. Reviewed, tracked, and updated documents and files as property circumstances changed.

Collaborated with Senior Counsel and the Board of Directors to deliver easement documentation as an instrumental participant of the company’s $2 billion divestiture project.

Introduced and implemented the creation of the real estate document data storage room and oversaw all stored records within the facility.

Education and Credentials

Coursework Towards Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

University of Phoenix – Irving/Las Colinas, TX

Licensure

Paralegal – University of North Texas Professional Development Institute, Farmers Branch, TX

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