Resume

• 2002

  Juris Doctor

  Classes in Trusts and Estates

  Taxation of Estates

  Gifts

  and Trusts

  and ERISA

  among other classes.

  Law

  Student Federalist Society\nGuild of Catholic Lawyers

• 1995

  BA

  English

• 1991

  High School

  Manteo High School

• Analysis

  Commercial Litigation

  Mediation

  Bankruptcy

  Courts

  Copyright Law

  Licensing

  Non-profits

  Civil Litigation

  Arbitration

  Research

  Small Business

  Legal Research

  Alternative Dispute Resolution

  Corporate Law

  Legal Writing

  Appeals

  Dispute Resolution

  Estate Planning

  Family Law

  W.

  Barista in Training

  Jonathan

  W.

  South Bend Community School Corporation

  Wandling and Associates

  Passaro Kahne & Taylor

  Anderson

  Agostino & Keller

  P.C.

  Watson Legal Services (of Indiana)

  THE ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW FIRM

  Starbucks

  The Catholic University of America

  WARRICK & BOYN

  LLP

  Catholic University of America

  South Bend

  IN

  South Bend

  IN

  South Bend Community School Corporation

  Attorney

  Benton Harbor

  Michigan Area

  Passaro Kahne & Taylor

  Conducted research for a book documenting statements from both historical and modern authors concerning ethical dilemmas faced by Catholic lawyers. Performed research in campus libraries

  as well as online.

  The Catholic University of America

  Extern

  Researched trust

  estate

  and Medicare law. Constructed petitions for appeal of administrative decisions. Assisted in drafting of wills. Witnessed signings of wills. Assisted in estate planning and client interviews.

  THE ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW FIRM

  Wandling and Associates

  South Bend

  Indiana Area

  Develop business and work with clients in family law

  estate planning

  litigation (in trial court and court of appeals)

  and small business law. Draft wills and trusts

  litigate commercial and trademark matters

  review contracts and perform general legal work. Develop presentations on technology and law to offer as part of a seminar on Google. Give interview on Indiana legal ethics to newspaper serving the law profession.

  Associate

  Performed legal research in many areas of Indiana

  Michigan

  and Federal law. Drafted wills

  trusts

  contracts

  settlements

  and legal briefs. Assisted small and medium businesses with formation / incorporation. Litigated commercial and domestic matters in county court and federal bankruptcy court. Researched and filed applications for trademarks and copyrights.

  WARRICK & BOYN

  LLP

  Anderson

  Agostino & Keller

  P.C.

  South Bend

  Indiana Area

  Associate

  Researched historical Catholic Legal Ethics.

  Catholic University of America

  Barista

  Starbucks

  Principal

  Assisted clients with needs in the areas of estate planning

  family law

  and small business law. Drafted wills and trusts

  performed collections work

  litigated in state courts

  drafted contracts and license agreements

  probated wills and opened intestate estates. Developed business plans and marketing plans. Tracked budgets

  timelines

  and scheduled appointments. Managed financial accounts using QuickBooks. Trained paralegal and secretary in drafting standard legal documents.

  Watson Legal Services (of Indiana)