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SHERITA STRANGE PEELER

*** ****** **** ***** **, Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-***-**** **************@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Dynamic, and results-oriented legal professional with demonstrated ability to reduce operational and financial risks for companies with ever-changing business priorities. Thrives in a dynamic environment and quickly adapts to the ever-changing demands of the legal field. Known for displaying high ethical standard, integrity, and confidentiality while always exceeding expectations independently or as part of a team. Acquired a profound legal background in civil and criminal law with a unique combination of contract and real estate law.

Areas of Key strength include:

General Litigation Management Strategic Planning Legal Division Leadership Complex Transaction Negotiations Dispute Resolution General Law Practice Real Estate Transactions Financing Transactions

HIGHLIGHTS

Conducted presentations to community groups to inform them of ongoing programs of the Office of the Attorney General.

Managed child support enforcement cases across five counties.

Worked with state agencies and other attorneys to gather information needed to prepare pleadings; Advocated on behalf of state in administrative appeal cases filed by recipients.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dozier Law, LLC August 2022 - present

Attorney. 40 hrs

Family law

Probate law

Consultant

McDonnell and Associates South Carolina

Mobile Closing Attorney. July 2021- March 2022

Prepare closing documents 40 hrs

Meet with homeowners

Discuss legal terms

Facilitate closing process

Brandi Payne Public Defender - Swainsboro, Georgia

Assistant Juvenile Public Defender May 2021- September 2022

Interviewing witnesses. 25 hrs

•. Analyzing evidence and reading police reports

•. Consult with court and police officials

•. Represent juveniles to achieve the best outcome

•. Prepare Discovery

• To seek justice within the bounds of the law.

John Fitzner District Attorney- Swainsboro, Georgia

Assistant District Attorney Nov 2020 - May 2021

•. Interviewing witnesses. 40+ hrs

•. Analyzing evidence and reading police reports

•. Consult with court and police officials

•. Research case law and prepare briefs

•. Prepare Discovery

• To seek justice within the bounds of the law.

Shalen Nelson Senior Assistant Attorney General - Atlanta, Georgia July 2008 – Mar 2020

Special Assistant Attorney General. 40+ hrs

Provided litigation support and handled trial preparation, including claimants/expert witness deposition,.

Handled cross-examinations and questioning, provided evidence as needed.

Documented and filed interviews and collated other essential documentation found, while representing the Department of Human Services.

Steve Askew District Attorney - Swainsboro, Georgia Jan 2003 – July 2008

Assistant District Attorney. 40 hrs

Handled complaints, contempts, modifications for five counties..

Provided legal advice on a wide range of administrative and legal matters.

Prepared discovery requests as well as responses to counterclaims.

Conducted investigations, compliance analysis, all aspects of litigation, drafting compliance documents,

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Attorney Rudolph Patterson Managing Partner - Macon, Georgia Jan 2002 – Apr 2002

Extern 25 hrs

Coordinated with internal investigators and outside law enforcement agencies to obtain information or evidence to be used in hearings.

Provided daily assistance to attorneys.

Performed independent analysis of documentation and information provided in response to legal requests for information.

Researched cases using Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis legal tools.

Interacted with investigative staff and management personnel in determining the approach to be taken in certain litigated cases.

Cynthia Smith Supervisor - Decatur, Georgia Sep 1997 – Apr 2000

Senior Disability Adjudicator. 40 hrs

Interviewed clients and determined the allowance or denial of claims through medical evidence and by applying federal and state laws.

Coordinated client consultative examinations with appropriate doctors.

Consulted with on-staff doctors regarding the medical evidence submitted by clients.

Managed caseload of clients seeking disability.

EDUCATION

Walden University Ph.D candidate, Forensic Psychology -Minneapolis, Minnesota. Enrolled

Thomas M. Cooley Law School Juris Doctor - Lansing, Michigan May 2002

Albany State University Masters of Science, criminal Justice - Albany, Georgia June 1996

Albany State University Bachelors of Science, criminal Justice - Albany, Georgia June 1993

AFFILIATIONS

Admissions:

State Bar of Georgia-Admitted October, 2002 In Good Standing

Georgia Supreme Court

Georgia Court of Appeals

United States District Court for Southern District of Georgia

United States District Court for Middle District of Georgia

Completed:

Prosecutor’s Basic Litigation Training June 2003

Disability Adjudication Training November 1997

References:

Kathy S. Palmer, Retired Chief Judge Middle Judicial Circuit ********@*********.***/706-***-****

Faye Riner, Retired Regional Manager Region 7 DCSS 478-***-****/478-***-****

Dr. Deborah Arnold Boyd 478-***-****

Marnique Oliver, Attorney at Law ********.**********@*****.*** 478-***-****

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