GADIEL O. ROSARIO-RIVERA, ESQ.
C E L L P H ONE ( 7 8 7 ) 3 9 7 - 6 2 9 8 • E - M A I L g a d . r o s a r i o @ y a h o o . c o m SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished attorney admitted to practice in Georgia and Puerto Rico. Highly organized and detail oriented with extensive training and experience in criminal and immigration proceedings, residential and commercial loan closings, real estate matters, regulatory compliance, and legal research. Greatly motivated and driven to achieve outstanding results and client satisfaction. SKILLS AND TRAINING
• Fully Bilingual – English and Spanish
• Computer literate
• Identify and solve legal problems
• Legal Research – Westlaw & Lexis
• Analytical Capabilities
• Persuasive, critical and accurate writing skills
• Organized, efficient, and punctual work
• Accustomed to high volume, multi-tasking, and fast paced work environment
• Precise and coherent communication skills
• Proven exceptional quality work product, decision making and teamwork effectiveness EXPERIENCE
The Urbina Law Firm, LLC – Associate Attorney
May 2018 – March 2021
Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Landlord-Tenant Law, and Immigration Law. Criminal Department Manager: Develop case procedure and strategy, handle misdemeanor and felony cases, draft motions and briefs, advise clients on best case approach, court appearances, conduct careful legal research and kept abreast of changes in criminal and immigration law, secured best possible pleas. Handled DUIs, Shoplifting, Family Violence, Aggravated Assault, Theft by Taking, Driving without valid license, Juvenile felony cases, among others. Immigration: Interview clients and determine immigration reliefs and applications based on eligibility and case strategy, represent clients in removal proceedings, including master calendar hearings, individual hearings, and bond hearings, SIJ dependency hearings and USCIS interviews. Prepared and revised briefs and motions.
Real Estate: Provided counsel and performed real estate transactions, loan workouts, property boundary dispute cases, and dispossessory actions. Mobilitie, LLC – Real Estate Manager
March 2016 – May 2018
Telecommunications, Real Estate Law.
Managed the day-to-day work of team to perform all aspects of real estate related activities necessary to support execution of large-scale infrastructure programs. Assisted in developing agreements secured on behalf of the company, including the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, fee land purchases, franchise & permit rights, encroachments resolution and the settlements of damage claims. Built and maintained relationships with clients, jurisdictions, vendors, and managed all aspects of complying with conditions of approvals for installation, operation and maintenance of facilities. Jimenez Seda & Archilla, PSC – Associate Attorney
October 2008 - August 2014
Banking, Corporate, Legal Compliance, and Real Estate legal practice. Head of Commercial Closings Department: Managed legal staff and developed closing procedures; analyzed, drafted and executed loan agreements, promissory notes, deeds, security instruments and UCC filings and searches for Institutional Lenders. Performed residential and commercial closings, including Convential loans, FHA and VA loans, title and survey review, identify and cure defects, residential and commercial loan workouts, REO foreclosures, deed in lieu, loan modifications and subordinations for Institutional Lenders. Reviewed, analyzed and prepared reports concerning files, documents, contracts, and agreements of corporate clients and legal counseling regarding Mortgage Law, Commercial Transactions and regulatory compliance.
Salichs Pou & Associates, PSC – Associate Attorney March 2007-July 2008
Corporate, Mergers, and Real Estate legal practice. Analyzed, drafted and executed commercial loan agreements, promissory notes, security instruments, deeds and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings and searches. Reviewed, analyzed and performed memorandums regarding terms and conditions of commercial and residential lease agreements regarding their enforcement and applicability to specific circumstances. EDUCATION
• Georgia Bar – #504677 - 2016
• Puerto Rico Bar - #16279 - 2007
• University of Puerto Rico Law School, Juris Doctor – 2005
• University of Puerto Rico, Bachelor’s in Arts – Prelaw – 2002 Magna Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
State of Georgia Real Estate Commission Licensed Broker - #362756 / Notary Public Emergency Homeowner Loan Program (EHLP) closings provider grantee for Puerto Rico - 2011 Distinguished Attorney Law Firm Award - 2008