Assistant Legal

Fayocavitz, Morgan

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Barry University School of Law - Orlando, FL August 2015 – May 2018 Juris Doctor

University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL August 2011 - May 2015 Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Admissions & Licensures

Florida Bar Association May 2019 – Present

Middle District of Florida Federal Court October 2019 – Present Southern District of Florida Federal Court November 2019 – Present Insurance 2-15 License September 2018 – Present

Work Experience

Town of Pierson Florida December 2019 – Present

Assistant Town Attorney; Pierson, FL

• Provide legal opinions and advice on ethics, open meetings, and open meeting act requirements of City Council

• Contemplate actions of City Council and Town Clerk and potential legislation under consideration by City Counsel

• Review and Research Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and court decisions

• Prepare interpretations and legal opinions for City departments, governing boards or officials

• Attend City Council meetings, committee meetings, public hearings to provide legal advice on parliamentary procedure, on proposed courses of action or policy questions

• Review and Revise city employee rules and regulations, town ordinances, and City Council bylaws

• Draft forms and documents needed for various town necessities like employee complaints

Town of Hilliard Florida October 2019 – Present

Assistant Town Attorney; Hilliard, FL

• Provide legal opinions and advice on ethics, open meetings, and open meeting act requirements of City Council

• Contemplate actions of City Council and Town Clerk and potential legislation under consideration by City Counsel

• Review and Research Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and court decisions

• Prepare interpretations and legal opinions for City departments, governing boards or officials

• Attend City Council meetings, committee meetings, public hearings to provide legal advice on parliamentary procedure, on proposed courses of action or policy questions

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• Review and Revise city employee rules and regulations, town ordinances, and City Council bylaws

• Draft forms and documents needed for various town necessities like employee complaints

Waugh Law, P.A. June 2019 – Present

Associate Attorney; Orlando, FL

• Represent clients in the area of general and corporate litigation, probate, estate planning, & real estate

• Represent clients in various court appearances,

depositions, & mediations

• Perform extensive legal research to prepare for

litigation & write court filings & briefs

• Draft complaints, client memorandum, discovery, & motions

• Conduct first-level review of client’s documents to fully understand allegations/facts and code documents

according to importance

• Draft Probate documents and finalize with clients

• Routinely commended for handling and

improving client communications

• Negotiate, Facilitate, & Draft real estate contracts Universal Studios - Orlando January 2018 – May 2018 Legal Clerk; Orlando, FL

• Draft Contract Terms, Request for Proposals, and Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Change Orders

• Negotiate with vendors and determine Terms of Work

• Draft Copyright, Licensing, and Talent Agreements

• Negotiate and Facilitate Talent and Licensing Agreements McBride, Scicchitano, & Leacox, P.A. December 2016 – December 2017 Legal Clerk; Orlando, FL

• Draft Discovery Responses and Mediation Summaries

• Complete Legal Research

• Prepare and File court documents

• Draft Complaints, Responses, and Requests

• Retrieve medical records and evidence for clients

• Increase Client Relations by ensuring quick

responses to questions and concerns

Orlando Legal Aid Society August 2017 – December 2017 Legal Clerk; Orlando, FL

• Complete Legal Research and Prepare court documents

• Draft Complaints and Letters to Client

• Assist with family law investigations

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Volunteerism/ Professional Involvement

VITA Tax Volunteer Fall 2016 – Present

Juvenile Court Volunteer Summer 2019 - Present

Bankruptcy Clinic Fall 2017

Real Estate Transactions Clinic Fall 2017

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Fall 2015 – Spring 2018 Women’s Law Caucus Fall 2015 – Spring 2018

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