NAIM M.

PERESS
Great Neck, NY 11023 (718) 813-3819 naimmperess@verizon.net

LITIGATION ATTORNEY
Experienced, solutions-focused attorney with strong background in bodily injury law, no-fault insurance litigation, and property damage practice. Excellent writing, research, and oral argument skills. Effectively develops strategic action plans to maximize case success and settlement potential, and achieves legal outcomes consistent with business-specific objectives. Additional language proficiencies in French, Spanish, and Hebrew. Admitted in New York State, Southern and Eastern Districts of NY.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Bodily Injury Law No-Fault Insurance Law Property Damage Litigation Depositions Legal Research and Analysis Settlement Negotiation Client Relationships Document Drafting Arbitration Oral Argument Litigation Management Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LAW OFFICES OF PETER FINNING, KEW GARDENS, NY Associate Attorney, In-House Counsel for Mercury Insurance Company (Nov. 2010- Feb. 2013) Serviced Mercury Insurance Companys litigation needs, including drafting of summary judgment motions and discovery orders, conducted depositions, appeared on arbitrations, and attended preliminary and compliance conferences. Key Accomplishments: Prepared and argued summary judgment motions with successful outcomes for insurance carriers Acquired strong case management and negotiation skills by designing litigation strategies, evaluating possible outcomes, and resolving cases through arbitrations, trials and settlements SHORT & BILLY, PC, New York, NY Associate Attorney (Nov. 2005-Nov. 2010) Conducted legal defense for insurance industry in defense of no-fault claims. Worked with insurance clients on all aspects of litigation, from discovery and depositions to trials and settlement negotiation. Key Accomplishments: Drafted appellate briefs and performed oral arguments before the Appellate Term and Division with favorable decisions for carrier clients Acted as lead litigating attorney in dozens of no-fault insurance cases Prepared summary judgment motions on issues of medical necessity, verification, and notices and proofs of claim LAW OFFICES OF SAMUEL RUBIN, Bethpage, NY Associate Attorney, In-House Counsel for Robert Plan Corporation of New York (Oct. 2003-Nov. 2005) Provided legal services for automobile insurance company, including drafting motions and opposition papers on nofault insurance issues, and conducted depositions of no-fault insurance providers. NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY, Brooklyn, NY Associate Attorney, In-House Counsel for Torts Department of NYCTA (Jan. 2001-Sept. 2003) Drafted bodily injury discovery-related motions, composed motions to dismiss, and conducted depositions.

EDUCATION
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY, Juris Doctor (June 1998) University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, Bachelor of Arts, History (May 1995) Honors: Deans List