Versatile Legal Professional with Operations & Litigation Expertise

Skills

Litigation Support

Legal Research

Case Management

E-discovery Tools

Legislative Analysis

Written Communication

Project Management

Complex Legal

Investigations

Donald C. Freeman

1201 N. Meade Ave, Glendive, MT 59330 850-***-**** ************@*****.*** (Willing to relocate)

OBJECTIVE

To leverage extensive litigation experience and exceptional legal writing skills in a Litigation Paralegal role to support attorneys in complex legal proceedings. WORK EXPERIENCE

Solo Practice

• Litigated diverse cases including employment law, corporate disputes, and civil rights violations, enhancing skills in case management and legal research crucial for a paralegal role.

• Conducted remote discovery review using Relativity for anti-trust reviews and commercial breach of contract cases, demonstrating proficiency in e-discovery tools.

• Investigated pharmaceutical practices by government agencies, showcasing the ability to handle complex legal investigations. Florida Justice Association

Legislative Counsel/Legislative Analyst

• Tracked and analyzed legislative proposals affecting trial lawyers, aligning with the analytical skills required for a paralegal.

• Drafted talking points memos and white papers for legislators, highlighting strong written communication skills essential for paralegal duties. Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration

Senior Attorney

• Advised on Medicaid financing litigation, providing experience in managing large-scale legal projects relevant to paralegal work.

• Directed litigation involving significant procurement processes, underscoring project management capabilities.

Solo Practice November

• Litigated employment, civil rights, and medical malpractice cases, refining expertise in legal procedures applicable to paralegal tasks. Eubanks, Barrett Fasig & Brooks

Associate Attorney

Tallahassee, Florida

• Focused on medical malpractice and personal injury cases with an emphasis on complex litigation, developing skills transferable to paralegal responsibilities.

Coppins Monroe Adkins & Dincman, P.A.

Associate Attorney

Tallahassee, Florida

• Defended employment discrimination and civil rights cases for governmental entities, providing a foundation in handling sensitive legal matters as a paralegal.

Florida Department of Health

Senior Attorney

Tallahassee, Florida

• Prosecuted disciplinary matters related to medical malpractice on behalf of the Florida Board of Medicine, enhancing investigative skills pertinent to paralegal roles.

Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit

Felony Trial Attorney

Tallahassee, Florida

• Defended indigents in criminal proceedings; attended National Criminal Defense College at Mercer University to further develop trial preparation skills beneficial for a paralegal position.

EDUCATION

Florida State University College of Law

J.D. with honors

Tallahassee, Florida

Member of Law Review and Moot Court Team. Won Best Oralist and Best Brief at 2003 Florida Workers Compensation Moot Court Competition. Book awards in Legal Writing and Research and Statutory Interpretation.

Florida International University

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Economics

Miami, Florida

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