Sales Representative Staff Attorney

Ralph Brannon

***-*** **** ***** ******-Apt*A

New York, New York 10030

(home)-347-***-**** (cell), 347-***-****

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I am a strong closer. I qualified for numerous honor clubs exemplifying superior performance while in the financial sector. Intrinsically and instinctively born with engaging personality evoking confidence and trust with people of all persuasions. A passion to achieve and communicate. I have an engaging personality and very comfortable around people. Excellent communication skills and a rocket drive to reach anticipated goals and objectives. Strong math and written skills. A candidate with integrity and character and whose performance is exemplary. Competent and friendly, willing to assist others. I am a people to person go-getter with an outgoing and energetic personality. A great smile, on time, Positive outlook on life despite adversity. The glass is half full, not half empty. The side view mirror is smaller than the windshield because there is more in front of you than behind. I am always dressed professionally to impress and simply put; people make appraisals of you in the first few minutes when you meet. Well-read to inform. Willing to listen and resolve problems with discussion and analyze. Compromise is essential to life but there may be core convictions that are non-negotiable. Willing to go the extra mile for the purpose to assist others. LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Housing Preservation and Development of the City of New York, New York, NY 3/1999 – 11/2021 Staff Attorney

Successfully litigated and first-chaired a variety of trial cases, ranging from the simple to the complex, in the New York City Housing Courts to enforce compliance with housing quality standards related to local and state laws.

Represented the Department to execute difficult, contentious negotiations, and drafted a large number of settlements with opposing attorneys that resolved matters in the Department’s favor.

Employed the use of enforcement devices such as restraining notices and subpoenas, and reviewed, revised, and approved agreements prepared by other attorneys.

Prepared Affirmations in Opposition to motions to vacate default judgments, complex briefs, motions, legal opinions, affidavits, memoranda, and other legal papers related to housing code violations.

Researched and prepared cases for trial, and argued them before courts and/or quasi-judicial bodies. Notable Accomplishments:

Conducted motion practice for over 1,000 cases in court, performed successful mediation and conflict resolution, and worked independently to implement new policies and procedures for the Department. Secured $500,000 from 2018-2019 through enforceable money judgments. Litigated and moved on access warrants related to lead paint violations and Department of Health referrals relating to lead paint ingestion by infants.

Early Career Experience

Sales Representative – John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Garden City, NY (1989-1999) EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Juris Doctor Degree, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, 1987 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Lehman College, New York, 1983