Office Management

DENNIS J. REIDY

**** ***** ***** *****, ********, Georgia 30066

(H) 770-***-**** (W) 678-***-**** (C) 470-***-****

******@**********-**.***

***************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Motivated legal professional with strong litigation knowledge and supervision skills.

Creative thinker and problem solver skilled at oral and written advocacy. Proven research,writing, analytical, management, and interpersonal communication skills. Team player proficient in developing and maintaining trusting relationships with clients and colleagues; explaining complex legal issues in an easily understood manner; and succeeding in detail oriented, deadline driven environments.

Membership: Georgia State Bar, November 2006

EDUCATION

Georgia State University

Juris Doctor

Atlanta, GA, June 2006 Honors: Certificate of Honors in Litigation

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, magna cum laude

Kennesaw, GA, July 2001

Academy of Court Reporting

Cleveland, OH, March 1979

EXPERIENCE

Khoshnood Law Firm

Associate Attorney

Atlanta, GA, June 2008–Present

Associate position in a small but rapidly growing Consumer Bankruptcy law firm.

Position entails consulting with clients and guiding them through the complicated

Bankruptcy process, attending meetings of creditors and confirmation hearings,

working with trustees and creditor counsel to resolve objections, drafting pleadings,

and litigating issues before the Bankruptcy courts.

Supervise the work of paralegals, ensure the timely filing of Bankruptcy plans and

schedules, review paperwork for accuracy, handle 50 to 80 new cases each month.

Work together with associate attorneys and the principal in an effort to streamline the flow of work through the office; suggest areas of improvement, innovative methods,and new technology; help develop strategies to grow the firm and make it successful.

Position also involves staying abreast of developing case law and the interaction

between Bankruptcy and other disciplines as well as state law, attending seminars and

continuing legal education, obtaining a working knowledge of the Federal Rules of

Bankruptcy Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the local rules.

United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia

Official Court Reporter

Atlanta, GA, October 1987–June 2008

Reported proceedings of District Court hearings and produced transcripts for judges,attorneys, and litigants. Primary judges: Honorable William C. O'Kelley and

Honorable Harold L. Murphy.

Attended numerous trials/hearings and witnessed all aspects of courtroom procedures

and pretrial processes, utilized Real Time technology.

Developed working knowledge of Clerk's Office procedures as they relate to court

reporting, as well as obtained familiarity with the policies/procedures developed by the judges of the Northern District of Georgia and the Office of the District Court Executive.

Interacted with court personnel of the Northern District of Georgia in an effort to

maintain professionalism in carrying out daily duties.

Lorain County Court of Common Pleas

Official Court Reporter

Elyria, OH, May 1979–September 1987

Reported for Common Pleas and Probate courts.

Ensured timely filing of transcripts for appeals and maintained custody of evidence.

References:

Judge Harold L. Murphy 706-***-****

U. S. District Courthouse

600 East First Street

Rome, Georgia 30161

Judge William C. O'Kelley 404-***-****

1942 U.S. District Courthouse

75 Spring Street, S.W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Francene Kent 404-***-****

20th Floor, U.S. District Courthouse

75 Spring Street, S.W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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