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Law Offices of David Shaver, Pickerington, Ohio
1996 to Present
- Conducted criminal and civil lawsuits, drew up legal documents and advised clients as to legal rights. Primary areas of focus include small business litigation, debt collection, domestic relations and criminal law.
- Executed daily operations of business functions of a law firm.
- Conducted research, interviewed clients and witnesses and handled other details in preparation for trial.
- Prepared legal briefs, developed strategies, arguments and testimonies in preparation for the presentation of cases.
- Trained and managed associate attorneys and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
- Represented clients in court and before quasi-judicial and administrative agencies of government.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Drafted wills, trusts, transfer of assets, gifts and other documents.
- Advised corporate clients concerning transactions of business involving internal affairs, stockholders, directors, officers and corporate relations with general public.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of legal personnel.
- Prepared business contracts, real estate transfers and administered other legal matters.
- Appointed as Guardian Ad Litem in cases involving juveniles.
City of Pickerington, Pickerington, Ohio
2002 to 2006
- Responsible for management of city government.
- Supervise professional City Manager.
- Draft and implement legislation.
- Oversee City Budget
- Responsible for Management of Mayor's Court.
- Liaison to community businesses.
- Liaison to other governmental entities.
Fairfield County Municipal Court, Lancaster, Ohio
2002 to 2004
- Primary function was as temporary replacement for elected judges in cases when judges were unavailable.
- Conducted trials, arraignments, and sentencing.
- Issued search warrants and all functions performed by sitting judge.
- Resigned position only when elected as Mayor of Pickerington.
Fairfield County Bar Association, Fairfield County, Ohio
1995-1996
- Responsible for operation of Fairfield County Bar Association
- Served as liaison between legal community and public
- Also served in other officer positions before election to President
Wolske and Blue, Columbus, Ohio
1988 to 1996
- Conducted civil lawsuits. Primary focus on Plaintiff's medical malpractice although also represented personal injury plaintiffs.
- Largest Verdict was $3,000,000 dollars.
- Gathered evidence in medical malpractice cases to formulate prosecution and initiate legal action.
- Conducted research, interviewed clients and witnesses and handled other details in preparation for trial.
Shumaker Loop & Kendrick, Toledo, Ohio
1986 to 1988
- Conducted criminal and civil lawsuits, drew up legal documents and advised clients as to legal rights.
- Conducted research, interviewed clients and witnesses and handled other details in preparation for trial.
- Prepared legal briefs, developed strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for the presentation of cases.
- Represented clients in court and before quasi-judicial and administrative agencies of government.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Conferred with colleagues in order to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings.
Ohio Hospital Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio
1982 to 1985
- Investigated medical malpractice insurance claims.
- Set reserves and reported to reinsurers.
- Supervised outside litigation.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in examining insurance claims for payment in claims division of insurance company.
- Informed departmental manager of claims status.
Norcal Mutual Insurance Company, San Francisco, California
1980 to 1982
- Investigated claims against insurance for medical malpractice.
- Attempted to effect out-of-court settlements with claimants.
- Examined claim forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Interviewed, telephoned, and corresponded with claimants and witnesses.
Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Graduated third in class out of 186 students
Notes Editor, Capital University Law Review
Finalist, Moot Court Competition
Denison University, Granville, Ohio
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa
Fellow in two different departments, Sociology and History
Teaching Assistant
Shell Foundation Outstanding Scholar in Social Sciences
University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California
1978-1980
Teaching Assistant, American Economic History
Knights of Columbus: Held officer positions
Youth Soccer Coach: Pickerington Area Soccer Association
Youth Basketball Coach: Pickerington Youth Athletic Association
Trustee: Pickerington Senior Center Foundation
Former Trustee: Violet Festival
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