Attorney
Resume:
Jason P. Charlton
Attorney at law
***************@*****.***
Admitted to practice in:
Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. Bankruptcy Court
U.S. Tax Court
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Solo Practitioner, Attorney, 2012-Present Norton, OH
Practice in the areas of taxation, estate planning, probate, foreclosure, small business, firearm law.
Various other investment activities including stocks, bonds, small business ventures, real estate. Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid, PLLC, 2018 - 2022 Barberton, OH
Associate attorney for multi-state firm in debtor’s right.
Represent debtors in collection matters on unsecured debts. Intuit, Turbo Tax, Credentialed Tax Expert, 2018 Akron, OH
Advise and assist self-filers with complex tax situations with Federal and all state filing. H&R Block, Office Manager, 2017 Akron, OH
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Arlington Plaza office including scheduling, opening and closing the office, ensuring the cash drawer was accurate and free from loss, the office was stocked with all necessary items at all times, handled client needs and complaints efficiently and appropriately.
Supervised nine tax preparation professionals and five receptionists.
As the district warehouse, I was responsible for receiving and storing supplies for the Akron/Canton/Media district when the district operations coordinator was unavailable.
Performed numerous marketing and business-to-business activities on behalf of the company.
Coordinated with other office managers to conduct marketing, training, coaching, and staffing activities.
Case Western Reserve University, Tax Analyst, 2016 Cleveland, OH
Tax analyst in the Immigration and Human Resources Department.
Responsible for researching and applying applicable tax treaty benefits for foreign national students working for the University.
Advised foreign national working students on how applicable taxes would affect them and their compensation.
Thompson Hine, Document Review Attorney, 2015 Cleveland, OH
Document review for litigation regarding multi-million dollar contract disputes. Western & Southern Life, Sales Representative, 2011 Norton, OH
Licensed in life and health insurance. Outside and telephone sales of life, critical illness, disability, health, and supplemental insurance.
Oberholtzer and Filous, Legal Assistant, 2011 Medina, OH
Prepared tax returns and discussed tax issues with the IRS.
Researched and consulted for general practice, estate planning, probate, and bankruptcy attorneys.
Linda Ulinski, Paralegal, 2008 Akron, OH
Drafted documents for estate planning attorney, including wills, trusts, and deeds. Thomson Reuters (Westlaw), Content Legal Intern, 2007 – 2008 Independence, OH
Researched court documents for expert witness information.
Assisted in creation of database on Westlaw of expert witnesses and their expertise, contact information, and previous testifying experience.
Edited publications for new revisions.
Bernlohr, Niekamp, & Weisensell, Legal Intern, 2007 Akron, OH
Assisted with document drafting with business and probate attorneys.
Filed documents with various courts in northeastern Ohio. Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, Legal Assistant, 2006 Cleveland, OH
Identified information required to complete the case prior to hearings.
Completed legal research, reviewed documents, detailed events related to cases and hearings.
Contacted appellants and representatives to secure documents.
Arranged for recording equipment, video teleconferencing technology, and travel for staff.
Took hearing records, arranged for hearing transcripts, and assured all pertinent data on hearing proceedings and outcomes were entered in case records. Summit County Common Pleas Court Akron, OH
Judicial Assistant, July 2004 - June 2005
Proofread journal entries before Court approval.
Performed background checks for judicial release.
Maintained files of sensitive matters.
Utilized Court’s docketing and database programs.
Organized and arranged case files for hearings and conferences. Law Clerk, August 2003-December 2003
Researched information and opinions.
Drafted legal documents and decisions.
Utilized Court’s docketing and database programs.
Organized and arranged case files for hearings and conferences.
Assisted in daily operation of Court hearings and trial preparations. Umbaugh and Sharp, Paralegal, 2002 Hudson, OH
Researched and drafted documents for estate planning and probate attorney. Thomas McCarty, Legal Intern, 2002 Akron, OH
Researched and drafted documents for consumer law and probate attorney. H&R Block Akron, OH
Tax preparer, 2 tax seasons
Roetzel & Andress Akron, OH
File Clerk, September 2000 - July 2001
Maintained case files for the Asbestos Group of Products Liability Practice Group.
Searched files and online docket for documents.
Compiled information and documents for reports for Attorneys and clients.
Cataloged and indexed deposition transcripts in Summation database. Docket Clerk, July 2001 - August 2002
Filed documents with various courts in northeastern Ohio.
Performed general delivery and pickup of numerous types of items from diverse locations and entities.
Served subpoenas, complaints, and summonses.
U.S. Army, Sergeant, 1993-2000
Income Tax Advisor, December 1994 - August 1996
Paralegal, Criminal Prosecution, September 1994 - July 1998
Office Manager, July 1998 - October 1999
Paralegal, U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai’i, October 1999 - May 2000 TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Street Law Junior Program, Instructor, 2007 – 2008 Akron, OH
Taught law to 4th and 5th grade students at Akron Public Schools with content areas of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights.
Explained cases and analogized case history to our own lives, personal responsibility and civic duty.
National Institute of Technology, Instructor, 2007 – 2008 Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Taught victimology course in college paralegal program. EDUCATION:
The University of Akron Akron, OH
School of Law, J.D., May 2009
Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH
B.A. in Legal Studies (ABA Approved), May 2005
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
President, Pfeiffer Elementary School Parent and Teacher Association Treasurer, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, The University of Akron School of Law chapter Candidate for Akron City Council Representative Ward 9, 2009 election Toastmasters, Akron AM Chapter
Volunteer with Boy Scouts of America
National Rifle Association certified instructor
Holder of Type 01 FFL and Class 3 Special (Occupational) Tax
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