Shawn Wilson

Strongsville, OH *****

adwtfc@r.postjobfree.com

+1-216-***-****

Work Experience

Senior Counsel

Gertsburg Licata - Independence, OH

June 2022 to Present

Identify legal issues and risks for business clients. Provide advice with regard to contractual and non- contractual matters, including trademark infringement disputes, breach of non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements and real estate disputes. Provide strategic planning for litigation cases from inception through post-verdict activities.

Antiquarian

Handline's Auction - Berea, OH

January 2018 to May 2022

Responsible for researching and authenticating items for live and online auctions. Created detailed auction catalog process which increased site traffic, sales volume and profitability. Career break

Career Break

August 2016 to January 2018

Focused on prioritization of personal development through volunteering with individuals in process of transition and community reentry, youth organizations and recovery programs. Coordinated in- person and virtual recovery resources for individuals suffering from alcoholism and addiction. Fostered team building, patience and empathy with at-risk individuals through seminar and other speaking engagements.

Complex Litigation Attorney

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company - Independence, OH January 2012 to August 2016

Administered all phases of litigation process, such as investigating, drafting pleadings, and motion practice for cases of more than $250K. Conducted extensive research for preparing legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings on several legal issues. Optimized communications lines with clients and gained valuable insights to achieve optimal outcomes.

Attorney at Law

Shawn Cormier Warren - Cleveland, OH

April 2010 to January 2012

Attorney

Formalized a successful practitioner law firm representing clients in need of resolution of their insurance coverage and defense matters. Communicated regularly with clients regarding status of files. Senior Associate

DAVIS & YOUNG, LPA - Cleveland, OH

2002 to 2010

Spearheaded case matters from starting phase through completion focusing on business and insurance litigation matters in state and federal court. Devised and executed legal strategies by evaluating complex contracts and insurance policies, containing compliance and breach issues. Promptly resolved complex cases through settlement, mediation, arbitration, and trials, while assessing issues, designing legal strategies, defending and conducting depositions, and drafting briefs. Provided subject matter expertise as a Lead Trial Counsel in numerous cases, such as motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, corporate disputes, trucking law, insurance fraud, suspected arson, and property claims. Drafted well- written and persuasive appellate briefs to establish legal arguments for involved parties. Education

Juris Doctorate

Cleveland Marshall College of Law - Cleveland, OH

Masters of Public Administration in Public Administration Cleveland State University - Cleveland, OH

Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice

Ohio Northern University

Skills

• Managed all phases of litigation process for cases up to and in excess of $250K.

• Served as a Lead Trial Counsel in all cases, such as motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, corporate disputes, trucking law, insurance fraud, suspected arson, and property claims.

• Established a successful practitioner law firm representing clients in insurance coverage and defense matters.

• Legal Research (10+ years)

• Legal Drafting (10+ years)

• Negotiation (10+ years)

• Legal drafting (10+ years)

• Research (10+ years)

• Policy analysis (10+ years)

• Critical thinking (10+ years)

Certifications and Licenses

JD 0069558

November 1998 to December 2023

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