Legal Assistant Independent Medical

Gwen Fallacara

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Summary:

1Works well in a high-pressure environment

2Well-organized and efficient

3Trained in all areas of trial preparation, litigation and case management

4Self-motivated and assertive

5Quickly learn procedures and methods

Experience:

Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore

Paralegal January 2022-March-2023

Preparation of Discovery Responses Verified Bill of, reviewing medical records, coordinating with Experts and Investigators, obtaining all discovery, preparing and exchanging 3101D reports, witness contact and court personnel. Drafting correspondence to clients. Preparation of dispositive motions,Summons and Complaints.

Law Offices of McMahon Martine and Gallagher

Paralegal and IME Coordinator January2020 -July 2021 Part time

Preparation of Discovery Responses and Demands for Verified Bill of, arranging IME’s,

reviewing medical records, coordinating with Experts and Investigators, obtaining all discovery,

preparing and exchanging 3101D reports, claims contact, witness contact and court personnel. Drafting correspondence to plaintiffs’ attorneys and clients. Preparation of dispositive motions and third-party Summons and Complaints.

Law office of Cartafalsa, Turpin & Lenoff

House Counsel for Zurich North America Insurance Company January 2014- August 2019

Paralegal

Responsible for three attorneys to include:

Preparation of all discovery documents such as Answers, Verified Bill of Particulars, Motions to Compel, Motions to Dismiss, Discovery Responses, Preliminary Conference Orders. Preparation of all Motions and exhibits, Subpoenas, obtaining all medical records through an outside vendor, setting up Independent medical exams, preparing and exchanging 3101D reports, claims contact, witness contact and court personnel. Drafting correspondence to plaintiffs’ attorneys and clients.

Law Office of James J, Toomey

House Counsel for Travelers Insurance June 2013- October 2013

Legal Assistant- Contract position

Responsible for Calendaring court appearances, preparing answers, discovery response,

Law Offices of Edward Garfinkle Apri 2013- May 2013

House Counsel for Chartis Insurance

Legal Assistant- Floater - Temporary Position

Responsible for all discovery overflow such as Answers, Verified Bill of Particulars,

Discovery Responses etc.

Law Offices of Gannon, Rosenfarb, Balletti & Drossman New York New York

December 2011- March 2013

House Counsel for Tower Insurance- Insurance Defense

Legal Assistant

Responsible for two attorneys to include:

Preparation of all discovery documents such as Answers, Verified Bill of Particulars, Motions to Compel, Motions to Dismiss, Discovery Responses, Preliminary Conference Orders. Preparation of all Motions and exhibits, Subpoenas, obtaining all medical records through an outside vendor, setting up Independent medical exams, preparing and exchanging 3101D reports, claims contact, witness contact and court personnel. Drafting correspondence to plaintiffs’ attorneys and clients.

Law Offices of John C. Buratti & Associates New York, New York July 2010- December 2011

House Counsel for Farmers Insurance-Insurance Defense

Trial Secretary 11

Responsible for four attorneys to include:

Preparation of all discovery documents such as Verified Bill of Particulars, Motions to Compel, Motions to Dismiss, Discovery Responses, Preliminary Conference Orders, responsible for obtaining all records for the files, such as all medical records, witness statements etc., setting up Independent medical exams, preparing and exchanging 3101D reports, claims contact, witness contact and court personnel.

Law Firm of Robert P. Tusa Brooklyn, NY October 1998 to January 2009

Paralegal

House Counsel for Allstate Insurance- Insurance Defense

Proficient in drafting and processing legal documents such as Verified Bill of Particulars, Discovery responses and requests, Preliminary Conference Orders and Motions. Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation from intake through settlement. Prepare office calendar, maintain client and claims contact.

Kings County District Attorney’s Office Brooklyn, NY July 1989 to October 1998

Paralegal

Assistant to the Executive Assistant District Attorneys of the Sex Crimes Bureau, Domestic Violence Bureau and Crimes Against Children Bureau. Duties included: obtaining all documents necessary to facilitate case preparation including gathering all paperwork and evidence for trial. Had direct contact with the police department, complaining witnesses and any other witnesses. Trained all paralegals and interns for trial preparation.

NYC Special Services for Children New York, NY October 1984 to May 1987

Caseworker

Responsible for investigating all allegations of abuse and maltreatment of foster children. Worked with the Police Department, District Attorney’s Office and the Department of Health.

Education:

SUNY College at Old Westbury Jericho, NY

Bachelor of Arts 1982 Major: Psychology, Minor: Bilingual/Bi-Cultural Studies

Skills:

Skilled with computer systems and software.

Paralegal Certificate from the New York Paralegal School

Lexis-Nexis- Westlaw-

Licensed Notary Public

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