Adaptable Retired Attorney Skilled in Claims, Legal Analysis & Sales
Resume:
Christopher Veley, J.D.
Adaptable Former Attorney (15-Yrs Exp) Skilled in Claims, Legal Analysis, and Dispute Resolution
Gresham, OR 97080
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Skilled former attorney seeks a new and rewarding long-term career helping others by utilizing his passionate customer-service focus, excellent oral and written communication skills, well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, seasoned claim investigation and evaluation abilities, and extensive liability and damage analysis experience. Valuable characteristics also include being an outgoing, coachable, empathetic, proactive self-starter with excellent time-management and multi-tasking abilities, well-grounded interpersonal skills, and the ability to quickly adapt and achieve in a fast-paced, changing environment with limited supervision. Work Experience
Legal Services Consultant
LegalShield (1099 Contractor) - Portland, OR
April 2021 to Present
Legal services consultant helping individuals, families, businesses, and employee groups protect their legal rights, identity, and financial well-being through affordable, pre-paid Legal and ID Theft Protection plans and services.
On-Demand Personal Shopper and Delivery Driver
InstaCart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats (1099 Contractor) - Portland, OR September 2019 to Present
On-demand personal shopping, customer service, and delivery of groceries/meals to online customers. Have maintained a near-perfect customer satisfaction rating (4.9/5 with 3000+ customers). Senior Sales Consultant
Gresham Subaru - Gresham, OR
March 2016 to December 2019
Sales consultant advising and helping customers find the best vehicle based on their specific needs and circumstances. Successfully developed and implemented a daily video marketing and customer engagement system which increased monthly sales by 20-30%. Captured numerous monthly "Top Sales Consultant" awards and continuously achieved the dealership’s highest Customer Service Index (CSI) ranking for over 36-consequent months.
Advice Attorney
Law Offices of Christopher M. Veley - Camas, WA
December 2013 to December 2015
Advice attorney representing clients in legal matters regarding litigation, construction, real estate, contracts, and insurance. Achieved a perfect AVVO attorney rating of 10/10. Trial Attorney
Slinde Nelson Stanford - Portland, OR
March 2011 to November 2013
Represented clients in matters focusing on litigation, construction, real estate, environmental cleanup, contracts, and insurance. Successfully defended an $8,000,000 wrongful termination and shareholder freeze-out claim at trial. Handled matters from intake through trial. Managing Shareholder Attorney
Martin & Veley, P.C. - Camas, WA
September 2008 to March 2011
Successfully managed law firm while handling full caseload. Represented clients in litigation, construction, real estate, contracts, and insurance-related matters. Achieved a perfect AVVO attorney rating.
Litigation Attorney
Jordan Schrader Ramis, P.C. - Vancouver, WA
August 2007 to August 2008
Attorney representing and advising clients in litigation, construction, real estate, contracts, insurance and other business-related matters. Successfully represented clients with limited supervision and held a perfect AVVO attorney rating.
Litigation Attorney
Miller Nash LLP - Vancouver, WA
January 2006 to August 2007
Litigation attorney focusing on construction, real estate, insurance, and other business-related matters. Handled matters from intake through trial.
Insurance Defense Attorney
Bullivant Houser Bailey PC - Vancouver, WA
August 2002 to January 2006
Legal defense of bodily injury claims arising from motor-vehicle accidents. Represented insureds from initial claim assignment through investigation, discovery, liability and damages evaluation, depositions, court hearings, mediation, arbitration, and trial. Worked directly with liability claims adjusters. Insurance Defense Attorney
Mitchell Lang & Smith, P.C. - Portland, OR
July 2000 to August 2002
Insurance defense practice focusing on bodily injury claims, motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction defect claims, and asbestos litigation. Worked directly with liability claims adjusters. Education
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in Law (GPA: 3.59, Magna Cum Laude) Gonzaga University School of Law - Spokane, WA
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (GPA: 3.48)
Western State College of Colorado - Gunnison, CO
Skills
• Analytical Reasoning
• Customer Service
• Insurance Claims
• Settlement Negotiations
• Tort Law
• Liability Analysis
• Damage Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Depositions
• Court Hearings & Trials
• Research
• Bodily Injury Claims Defense
• Legal Analysis
• Real Estate & Construction Law
• Interviewing Witnesses, Claimants, and Insureds
• Claim Analysis
• Time Management
• Contract Negotiations
• Claim Investigation
• Insurance Policy Coverage Analysis
• Planning, Prioritizing, Organizing, and Multi-Tasking
• Civil Litigation
• Written Communications
• Oral Communications
• Mediation & Arbitration
• Analyzing Medical Records
• Insurance Law
• Legal Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Trial Preparation
• Deposition Summaries
• Construction Defect Litigation
• Valid Driver’s License
• Computer Literacy / Microsoft Office
• Documentation Review
• Medical Terminology
• Litigation Support
Links
http://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherveley
Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Attorney (Washington)
1999 to 2016
Retired from active practice of law in "good standing.” Eligible for reinstatement upon payment of bar membership dues and completion of CLE courses.
Licensed Attorney (Oregon)
2000 to 2014
Resigned from active practice of law in "good standing.” Eligible for reinstatement. Assessments
Verbal communication — Highly Proficient
October 2020
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Highly Proficient
Working with MS Word documents — Highly Proficient January 2021
Knowledge of various Microsoft Word features, functions, and techniques Full results: Highly Proficient
Legal skills — Highly Proficient
May 2021
Supporting legal procedures, preparing documents, doing research, and collecting client information in a legal setting
Full results: Highly Proficient
Sales skills — Expert
September 2020
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Expert
Marketing — Expert
February 2021
Understanding a target audience and how to best communicate with them Full results: Expert
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Publications
More than a Handshake
https://www.vbjusa.com/focus-sections/design-construction/more-than-a-handshake/ March 2008
Published on March 5, 2008 — Article providing information and recommendation to construction contractors to help them get paid on construction projects. Contractors — Increasing Your Chances of Getting Paid in These Tough Times https://www.jordanramis.com/resources/articles/contractors-%E2%80%94-increasing-your-chances-of- getting-paid-in-these-tough-times/view/
March 2008
Punishes on March 1, 2008 — Article advising contractors to increase chances of getting paid through good contracts and preserving lien rights.
Washington State Construction Law and Legislative Update for the First Quarter of 2007
http://www.millernash.com/washington-state-construction-law-and-legislative-update-for-the-first- quarter-of-200*-**-**-****/
June 2008
Publish on June 8, 2007 — 1st Quarter 2007 legislative update (new laws, changes in laws) pertinent to the Washington construction industry.
Washington Supreme Court Chimes in on Prelitigation Notice Requirements Under Right to Cure Statute (RCW 64.50)
http://www.millernash.com/washington-supreme-court-chimes-in-on-prelitigation-notice-requirements- under-right-to-cure-statute-rcw-645*-**-**-****/
June 2006
Published on June 8, 2006 — Article discussing the Washington Supreme Court's recent clarification regarding when a construction contractor is entitled to notice of defect and right to cure before a lawsuit is commenced by the homeowner.
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