Responsible for cultivating relationships with clients, resulting in significant client referral base

Draft documents in the area of property tax appeals

Create documents in general corporate matters, including creation of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships

Draft and execute estate plans

Develop specialized corporate resolutions and stock purchase agreements

VANDEVEER GARZIA, Troy, MI

Associate Attorney, September 2003 - January 2005

Handled depositions involving asbestos litigation

Created status memos for clients

HOFFERT AND ASSOCIATES, P.C., Bingham Farms, MI

Associate Attorney, August 1996 - August 2003

Created documents in general corporate matters, including creation of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships

Drafted and executed estate plans

Developed specialized corporate resolutions and stock purchase agreements

Researched and compiled memoranda on property tax issues

Formulated lease agreements for automotive dealership clients in compliance with evolving federal laws

MILLER, CANFIELD, PADDOCK AND STONE, P.L.C., Detroit, MI

Associate Attorney, January 1995-June 1996

Drafted documents in general corporate, real estate and commercial loan areas

Composed documents relating to mergers and acquisitions

Participated in merger and real estate closings

Reviewed and negotiated contracts

Researched and advised medical staff and hospital management regarding risk issues

Oversaw vital healthcare corporation meetings and conferences

KITCH, DRUTCHAS, WAGNER, DeNARDIS & VALITUTTI, P.C., Detroit, MI

Associate Attorney, March 1994-December 1994

Engaged in transactional dealings with major healthcare corporations, including the drafting and editing of medial center bylaws and the drafting and negotiation of physician employment contracts

Researched and wrote legal memoranda regarding Medicare/fraud and abuse issues

SOLO-PRACTITIONER - November 1993-May 1994

Represented mentally ill individuals involuntarily committed to hospital

Acted as Guardian ad Litem for developmentally disabled individuals and legally incapacitated persons

MYLES B. HOFFERT AND ASSOCIATES, P.C., Southfield, MI

Law Clerk, Summer 1992

          Assisted former Chief Judge of Michigan Tax Tribunal

          Prepared petitions and motions

          Delivered evidence at trial