Attorney at Law

ALICIA C. BRIGGS, ESQ.

Cary, NC ***** I 954-***-**** I *************@*****.***

Linkedin URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-briggs-b6ba357

Licensed attorney with diverse background spanning family law, immigration law, estate planning, foreclosure law, commercial and residential real estate contracts, hurricane insurance defense law and workers' compensation. Over 23+ years of experience supporting complex litigation, evaluating project documents and data, providing analysis, and reporting on information helpful to clients' cases. Work well independently to facilitate timely project completion. Adept at navigating unique and difficult situations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

E-Discovery I Contract Review I Negotiation I Litigation I Depositions I Mediations

Technical Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) I Relativity I LandTech I Double Time

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Juris Doctor, ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW I Miami, FL

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice (Minor in Telecommunications), INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON I Bloomington, IN

Bar Admittance: Florida (1999 - Present)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LUKS, SANTANIELLO, PETRILLO, COHEN & PETERFRIEND, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 2024-2024 SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

REPRESENTED INSURANCE CARRIERS AND PUBLIC ENTITIES FOR FIRST- PARTY LITIGATION ARISING FROM CLAIMS SUBMITTED UNDER HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY POLICIES.

CONDUCTED EXAMINATIONS UNDER OATH, FILED DECLARATORY ACTIONS AND DEFENDED CASES ALLEGING BREACH OF CONTRACT.

DEFENDED CLAIMS: INCLUDING WIND, FIRE, ROOF, WATER AND OTHER TYPES OF RELATED CLAIMS.

LAW OFFICES OF HOFFMAN &HOFFMAN, P.A, MIAMI, FLORIDA 2024-2024

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

REPRESENTED INSURANCE COMPANIES, PRIVATE COMPANIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN FIRST-PARTY LITIGATION MATTERS, INCLUDING LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

DEFENDED THE INTEREST OF INSURANCE CORPORATIONS REGARDING CLAIMS MADE BY ITS INSUREDS OR GROUP MEMBERS CLAIMING BENEFITS UNDER POLICIES ISSUED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.

INSPIRED REVIEW, Sunrise, FL 2017 - 2021

Contract/Document Examiner

Provided thorough examination of documents that are integral to discovery in complex litigation cases for major corporations.

Elicited specific information and facts that are essential to particular issues involved in the lawsuits.

Partnered with team members to complete projects promptly, including those involving litigation between major corporations or entities.

Provided deliverables to meet client needs, resulting in high levels of satisfaction.

CKC LAW GROUP, P.A., Sunrise, FL 2011 - 2019

Owner

Solo practitioner with emphasis in civil matters, including immigration matters (K-1 visas, naturalization, green cards, status adjustments), family law (contested and uncontested divorces, relocation matters, paternity issues), simple wills, power of attorney, living wills, health care proxy, and commercial/residential real estate transactions (contract negotiation/preparation). Formerly Transition Legal Group, P.A. and Alicia Briggs, P.A.

Served as tenacious advocate for clients, achieving client satisfaction.

Maintained organized processes and documentation throughout each case.

FISTEL LAW FIRM, P.A., Coral Springs, FL 2010 - 2011

Foreclosure & Hurricane Insurance Defense Attorney

Litigated residential foreclosure matters and provided hurricane litigation defense for clients who suffered storm damage.

Represented clients at hearings, mediations, conciliations, and depositions. Conducted depositions against opposing party and created deposition summaries. Propounded discovery to and reviewed discovery from opposing counsel for case planning.

Managed caseload that doubled in size over six-month period.

Won summary judgments by securing sale date extension for clients with houses in foreclosure.

Mentored office support staff and trained assistant in writing motions/notices, setting up depositions, and scheduling.

Contributed to office's overall success by helping clients secure loan modifications and guiding them through foreclosure.

Negotiated with banks to stop foreclosures.

Worked with team to establish case strategy.

SYNERGY LEGAL / HURON CONSULTING, Miramar, FL 2007 - 2010

Contract/Document Examiner

Provided thorough examination of thousands of documents and contracts integral to discovery in complex litigation.

Elicited specific information and facts essential to lawsuits. Made, redacted, and managed confidentiality of calls necessary to complete projects, including privilege and relevance calls.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT

THE LAW OFFICE OF JOEL GREENBERG, P.A., Lauderhill, FL

Contract Attorney 2007 - 2007

Provided services for firm specializing in workers' compensation claims. Covered depositions, prepared deposition summaries, and coordinated mediations. Played key role in settling claims between claimants and insurance companies.

PRODIGY TITLE, INC., Lauderhill, FL 2006 - 2007

Principal Attorney

Oversaw all commercial and residential real estate closings from start to finish. Created and reviewed HUD-1 statements for accuracy. Conducted title searches and prepared final title policies and commitments using LandTech. Coordinated with bank representatives to ensure receipt of all necessary paperwork for funding post-closing. Prepared and negotiated residential and commercial contracts between buyers, sellers, attorneys, realtors, and mortgage brokers.

NATHALIE F. DEMESMIN, P.A., North Miami Beach, FL 2004 - 2006

Associate Attorney

Supervised residential real estate closings from start to finish, preparing final title policies, commitments, and contracts using Double Time software and negotiating fees and costs. Ensured timely completion of all transactions. Expanded client base and provided new clients with information on closing procedures to manage expectations. Created all warranty deeds, bills of sales, continuous marriage affidavits, and DR-229 forms.

ALICIA C. BRIGGS, P.A., Sunrise, FL 2001 - 2004

Owner

Solo practitioner handling civil matters related to family law, wills, probate, and real estate transactions.

LAW OFFICE OF RIGELL, LEAL, AND RING, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2000 - 2001

Associate Attorney

Practiced exclusively in the field of workers' compensation insurance defense, representing major

insurance companies in defending claims filed.

Argued motions and pleadings in front of administrative law judges.

Represented clients in mediations and depositions.

Conferenced with doctors to obtain professional evaluations of injured workers.

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