CHRISTA L. EMERSON

Office Address:*** Main Street, Suite 201, Tewksbury, MA 978-***-**** adqhw2@r.postjobfree.com WORK EXPERIENCE

CHRISTA L. EMERSON, Attorney at Law June 2010-present Solo Practitioner/Co-Owner of Landmark Title and Legal Services LLC

• Collaborated with business partner to launch niche title and closing company, focusing on investor-based commercial and residential transactions. Expanded existing client base approximately 200% from first year.

• Primary practice areas include residential and commercial real estate conveyancing, including traditional, conventional, and creative financing deals. Additional practice areas include basic probate as part of closing process, drafting of simple wills, and disability claims and appeals.

• Facilitated and conducted residential and commercial real estate closings throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

• Represented private lending partners as lender’s appointed counsel.

• Experienced in title review and preparation of closing documents conventional, VA, FHA, Masshousing, reverse mortgage, hard money, private funding, creative financing and HELOC closings.

• Negotiated and drafted purchase and sale agreements, notes, mortgages, and closing documents dependent on individual client needs.

• Analyzed and reviewed clients proposed renovation budgets, expected after repaired value and initial sales price offerings to determine feasibility of purchase and potential for profit at sale.

• Litigated and mediated Landlord/tenant eviction matters in Northeast and Central Housing Courts on both the landlord and tenant side.

• Pro bono attorney for Merrimack Valley Legal Services. NEURO-REHAB MANAGEMENT-QUINCY AND MELROSE, MA OFFICES April 2005-December 2011 Case Manager/Life Skills Trainer

• Managed caseload of 15-20 brain injured consumers throughout Massachusetts, conducting home visits and assisting consumers in development of a variety of skills, including independent living skills, community living skills, social skills, recreation and leisure, prevocational skills, health and wellness, and case management services.

• Zealously advocated for consumers requiring additional supports, services, and entitlements.

• Assisted consumers in applying for public benefits and entitlements, such as Masshealth, Social Security, the RIDE, and SNAP.

• Identified consumer issues and implemented strategies to assist in resolving issues.

• Conducted consumer home/site visits with minimal supervision, but able to work effectively with the program’s case management team when appropriate.

• Researched and provided information and referrals to community resources, where appropriate Demonstrated ability to communicate with individuals of varying types and degrees of class, ethnicity, and disability.

• Investigated and reported suspected abuse/neglect of consumers to appropriate state authorities, such as Disabled Persons Protection Commission and Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

• Coordinated with providers and Massachusetts state agencies, such as Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and Brain Injury and Statewide Specialized Community Services to maximize consumer outcomes. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Graduated May 2004 Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Major in Psychology Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, MA Graduated December 2008 Juris Doctor, Law

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar Admitted to Practice June 21, 2010 BBO#678131

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Notary Public Commissioned January 26, 2011 United States District Court-Massachusetts Admitted to Practice February 16, 2011