Paula F. Lampkin

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Summary

For the past 25 years, I have practiced law throughout the state of Alabama with an office located in Bessemer, Alabama. Throughout my career, I have exhibited a strong emphasis on Trial Advocacy. My practice has included the areas of Civil, Criminal, Domestic Relations as well as Estate Law. As an intern and law clerk with Paden and Paden (Attorney for the city of Bessemer), and as a law clerk and attorney with Powell Lipscomb and Associates the job included legal research skills, trial preparation and the ability to handle multiple projects. The practice of law encompasses good communication skills, writing skills, organization skills, research, trial preparation, attention to detail along with following deadlines and time sensitive situations. As an appellate attorney before the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals and the Alabama Supreme Court; I have the strong ability to communicate both with written words within a specific time framework. For an effective lawyer utilizes not only good written communication skills, but also good oral communication skills. I believe that my communication, preparative, analytical and use of research skills along with an astute attention to detail and accuracy are some of my strongest skills. It is through the utilization of these skills that my abilities can be used by your firm.

Skills

*strong analytical skills *strong abilities to work with others

*strong research skills *strong organizational

skills

*strong computer skills *strong verbal

communication skills

*strong evaluation skills *strong written

communication skills

*strong preparatory skills *strong abilities to work well with others

*excellent prioritization skills

Experience

Current -Attorney at Law

Paula F. Lampkin- Bessemer, Alabama

As a trial lawyer for the past 25 years, I have practiced in the State of Alabama with an

emphasis on jury trials and appellate work. Over the past 25 years in the criminal

court, I have lost only two trials and one mistrial. This requires excellent communication

. with strong analytical and preparatory skills.

- Taught Economics UAB Tutorial Sessions

- Taught Law classes Shelton State; Tuscaloosa, Alabama

- Taught sessions at Annual Wine Conference regarding State Laws and the Alabama Wine Industry

Education and Training

1981 Bachelor of Science: Economics and Finance

University of Alabama in Birmingham; Birmingham,

Alabama

1997 J.D. Law

Birmingham School of Law; Birmingham, Alabama

Activities and Honors

Omicron Delta Economic Honorary Society (ODE)

Pi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity (PAD)

Nominated in 2016 for membership in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense

Trial Lawyers

Shores-Vance American Inns of Court

Bessemer Bar Association

Alabama State Bar Association

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Jefferson County Mental Health Court Board (Bessemer Division)

Inverness Lions Club

Melvin Jones Fellow

Outstanding Lion (several years)

Inverness Lions Club served in the following positions President, Vice President,

Secretary; Chairman Golf Tour

Alabama Central Daylily Society: Vice President,

Secretary, Co Chairman Lily Sale at the

Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, Alabama

Alabama Wineries and Grape Growers Ass: President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer

Lincoln Theatre Board Bessemer Alabama (past member) References:

References available upon request

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