Trial Attorney at Trammell Law Firm, P.A., Leukemia Survivor, Real Estate Investor, and Entrepreneur
Greenville, South Carolina Area
Trial Attorney at Trammell Law Firm, P.A., Leukemia Survivor, Real Estate Investor, and Entrepreneur
Greenville, South Carolina Area
• Consult clients on their proper legal remedies
• Conduct discovery in litigation cases
• Negotiate claims and lawsuits
• Conduct mediations
• Lobby for plaintiffs’ rights
• Go to trial
Personal injury, dog bites, slip and fall cases, automobile wrecks, tractor trailer wrecks, wrongful death lawsuits, product liability claims, general plaintiff's litigation, understanding insurance companies manipulation of the system, alternative dispute resolution
Can not list specialties per Ethics rules of SC.
(Law Practice industry)
August 2005 — Present (4 years 4 months)
Consult clients on their proper legal remedies and defenses, file and answer lawsuits, protect client’s interest in court, conduct depositions, answer interrogatories, negotiate claims and lawsuits, conduct mediations, advise and form corporations, lecturer at local community groups on labor rights, and lobby for plaintiffs’ rights. Settled or negotiated over $8 million in pre-litigation, litigation, and mediation settlements, or trial. Responsible for managing/operating the personal injury division of a law firm specializing in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and social security disability work.
(Legal Services industry)
January 2005 — August 2005 (8 months)
Conducted research on current legislative bills in the General Assembly for in house lobbyist. Performed research and organizational tasks for Legislative Committee and Board members in formulating a strategy against certain bills. Participated with lobbyist in activities with the legislative members. Observed strategy and tactics for battle over Tort Reform in the state house.
(Law Practice industry)
2003 — 2004 (1 year )
Conducted research and drafted memorandums on legal issues presented by partners and associates. Legal issues encompassed areas in real estate, civil litigation, family law, construction law, bankruptcy, and corporate transactions. Drafted and filed pleadings and motions. Observed bankruptcy and Public Service Commission hearings, jury selection, and opening arguments for various cases. Managed several court appointed cases by coordinating depositions, preparing and defending causes of action, initiated research through state social service agencies, and conducted client counseling. Developed proficiency in Westlaw online research, Client Profiles legal software, and legal memorandums.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2002 — August 2002 (8 months)
Coordinated all logistical and volunteer help for the National MS walk for the Columbia, Greenwood, Greenville, and Charleston areas. Coordination and planning duties consisted of recruiting volunteers, managing volunteers, acquiring all supplies through propositions of charitable donations from corporations, businesses, and individuals, coordinating local police efforts, informing all local media outlets of events, reserving and accessorizing facilities, and fundraising.
(Education Management industry)
August 2001 — December 2001 (5 months)
TEFL certified and conducted conversation and grammar classes for students of English, levels 101-702. Taught a minimum of three classes a day to varying age groups and professionals. Conducted extracurricular activities for more immersion opportunities and conversational skill improvements.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Philanthropy industry)
January 2001 — August 2001 (8 months)
Recruited new apheresis donors, while retaining and rewarding the veteran donor base, for the biomedical division of the ARC in the South Carolina Region (Columbia, Florence, Aiken, and Charleston). Recruitment involved small group presentations to healthcare professionals, corporate leaders, churches, and community service organizations, as well as, individual one-on-one informative consultations. Maintained database of donors, organized award banquets and volunteer committees.
J.D. , Law , 2002 — 2005
BS , Marketing , 1996 — 2000
BS , Marketing , 1996 — 2000
Motivational Speaking, Educational Seminars, Making Insurance Companies Pay Money
Cancer Association of Anderson
Upstate American Red Cross Chapter
Leukemia & Lymphoma
IPTAY
SC Bar Star of the Quarter 2008-2009