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ø  offer nine years of general practice experience, with expertise in business, licensing, zoning, real estate and redevelopment,  telecommunications, and health law

ø  conduct in-depth research and analysis regarding complex legal issues; proactively anticipate legal risks and provide counsel on actual and potential lawsuits

ø  expertly evaluate commercial risk to prepare key business contracts; institute favorable terms to ensure optimal protection and achieve positive outcomes in the event of a dispute

ø  develop and present winning proposals, negotiate favorable contracts and amendments, and oversee contract administration efforts; ensure compliance with contractual, hipaa, and government agency regulations

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

professional experience

senior associate attorney, law offices of alan b. zublatt, princeton, nj           2005 c present

• serve as lead counsel representing major telecommunications carriers and telecom entities; additionally represent clients engaged in a range of real estate, estate planning, zoning, banking, and other corporate and general business law matters
• negotiate, draft, and review commercial leases, public bids, license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete covenants, and other complex contracts and legal documents; ensure compliance with all relevant federal and state laws, statutes, and regulations
• work with municipal planning and zoning boards, county and state planning boards, federal regulatory agencies (including epa, fcc, nepa, shpo, nhpo, and fws), and state environmental and regulatory agencies (including pinelands, highlands, njdep, coah, cafra, and isra) to secure necessary zoning and environmental permits and approvals

 

senior associate attorney, toll, sullivan & luthman, cherry hill, nj       2002 c 2005

• proficiently represented a major south jersey hospital system in hipaa, commercial / contractual, and vendor related matters; additionally oversaw compliance and risk management efforts

• as in-house counsel for licensor of major national franchisor, reviewed and administered licenses and contracts
• acted as outside counsel for a large national mortgage lender in collection and foreclosure matters, ensured compliance with nj home ownership act and related laws and regulations, and facilitated workshops regarding various topics including the fair debt collection practices act, as well as new jersey and federal lending laws
• assisted other clients with commercial and residential real estate, bankruptcy, collection, and related litigation matters

 

~ community activity ~

pro bono legal counsel, st. paul united methodist church

education

juris doctor, rutgers school of law-camden, camden, nj        2001

• president, sports and entertainment law society
• chairman, academic affairs committee
• regional academic advisor, black law student association
• rutgers civil law practice clinic pro bono outreach project

 

bachelor of arts in sociology, montclair state university, upper montclair, nj, 1996

• dean s list
• member, african american student organization
• wide receiver, ncaa football

 

~ credentials & professional affiliations ~

new jersey bar association

u.s. district court, nj

american bar association

new jersey wireless association c regulatory committee

pennsylvania wireless association

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a insert specific job title.  i am submitting my resume for your review and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of legal experience serving in varied capacities across a broad spectrum of areas of practice.  i excel at managing multiple concurrent projects and am adept at working with a diverse client roster.  in my current role as a senior associate attorney at the law offices of alan b. zublatt, i have successfully secured numerous governmental approvals for wireless telecommunications facilities while directly addressing government compliance issues, environmental issues, public utilities, easements and right-of-ways, public opposition, and other legal and political issues.  additionally, i have extensive hands-on experience in business, licensing, zoning, real estate and redevelopment,  and health law, with a solid track record of achieving optimal outcomes for clients.   my strong aptitude for research, my keen eye for detail, and my excellent interpersonal relations skills have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to balance a heavy workload in deadline-driven settings. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to insert company/firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

kevin jones