Attorney

Albert Shiu, Esq.

**** *********** *****, ****** ** 06037

Cell: 860-***-**** – adiqx1@r.postjobfree.com

BAR ADMISSION

Passed July 2014 Connecticut bar examination. Sworn in on November 3rd, 2014.

EDUCATION

Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, MA

Juris Doctor, May 2013

Honors: Recipient of a Merit Scholarship and the Frank P. Fitzgerald, P.C. Endowed Scholarship.

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, December 2007

Minor: Human Rights

Major GPA: 3.7/4.0

Honors: Dean’s List 2007

Certified Information Privacy Professional Certification: In Progress

EXPERIENCE

Connecticut Judicial Branch Hartford, CT

Contracted Assistant Clerk January 2016 - May 2017 / March 2019 - Present

Clerk for the Hon. Kevin G. Dubay and the Hon. James T. Graham.

Provided and maintained the official record of the court.

Managed judicial proceedings with jurors, attorneys, self-represented parties, judges, and other court staff.

Reviewed paperwork and pleadings filed with the court for compliance with statutory and practice requirements with an eye for details regarding non-conforming pleadings which included motions for default failure to appear, motion for default and judgment, financial executions, foreclosure worksheets, judicial orders, judicial decisions and many other documents.

Administration of court proceedings including courtside and jury trials, arguable matters during litigation, pre-judgment remedies, civil protection hearings, examination of judgment debtors, commercial receiverships, and attorney disciplinary hearings.

Conducted long term audits, review of files, and other projects maintained by the court.

Reviewed and modified policies and procedures within the court.

Howard, Kohn, Sprague & FitzGerald, LLP Hartford, CT

Associate Attorney May 2017 – May 2018

Analyzed pleadings filed with the court, discovery materials which included medical records, personal financial information, contracts, lease agreements, and other pertinent material in order to determine risk assessment of liability and litigation strategy.

Drafted pleadings, releases, correspondence between parties, and other documents for compliance with statutes or court orders along.

Negotiated with parties that promote the resolution of the case.

Appeared before the court for oral argument, pretrial, status conferences, and hearings.

Administered and attended depositions of party members and hired experts.

Conducted legal research to determine the legal stance on multiple issues along with analysis as to their effect on the overall case.

Maintained communication with clients and insurance adjusters as to the status of the case.

Davis, Clark & Bonafonte, LLC Glastonbury, CT

Associate Attorney January 2015 - December 2015

Conducted legal research to determine the legal status concerning a property along with researching into public records in order to cross-check and validate the encumbrances to said property.

Drafted demand letters, legal memorandum, agreements, contracts, correspondence, applications, and other documents.

Performed cell site contract reviews and comparisons identifying changes in terms.

Communicated with attorneys, legal secretaries, brokers, agents, and other individuals in order to coordinate matters.

Conducted property closings which include reviewing and explaining banking contracts for clients.

Chengdu Restaurant West Hartford, CT

Manager March 2007 – September 2018

Oversaw the daily operations of a restaurant location.

Managed employees in order to provide quality service which included ensuring company protocols were being followed and any necessary modifications needed to improve performance.

Processed inventory, manage supplies, and order additional supplies from vendors.

Addressed customers’ questions, comments, and concerns.

Farmington Burlington Probate Court Farmington, CT

Law Clerk January 2012 – April 2012

Researched legal issues related to property and family matters to aid the judge in reaching decisions.

Audited and requesting accounting and documents pursuant to ongoing cases.

Interacted with the general public and professionals concerning probate court matters.

Lawyers without Borders Hartford, CT

Intern September 2007 - December 2007

Organized logistical operations for the organization’s members and ventures.

Performed research for grant proposals and development projects.

Conducted day to day office operations.

SKILLS

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Bloomberg Law

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Windows

Apple OS

Juris

PACER

Contract Review

Internal Investigations

Legal Drafting

Legal Research

Litigation

Management

Negotiation

Remote Working

Languages: Fluent in spoken Cantonese. Latin.

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