ATTORNEY

Motivated solo practitioner, with a passion for Juvenile Law and a comprehensive
background in all aspects of Family Law for both large and small-scale matters.
Significant litigation experience. Conversant in Haitian Creole. Highly versat
ile; quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies and environments.
Reputation for integrity, dedication, work ethic and people skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Juvenile Law a Family Law a Estate Planning a Criminal Law a Immigration Law
Litigation a Legal Research & Analysis a Client Relations a Strong Attention to
Detail
Process Improvement a Problem Solving a Multitasking
BAR ADMISSIONS
Connecticut (2007)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fleury Law, Hamden, CT (April 2009 - Present)
Solo Practitioner, Attorney
As a solo practitioner since April 2009, I have increased my broad range of lega
l experience. Through my private practice, I have worked as a Juvenile Attorney
through the Child Protective Services, as well as a Special Public Defender thr
ough the New Haven Criminal Courthouse.
My range of experiences also includes:
a Working with clients that are at risk for Termination of Parental Rights proce
edings
a All aspects of Family Law, including divorce decrees, alimony agreements, and
child custody arrangements.
a Litigation experience
a Extensive experience in trial preparation from the discovery phase through lit
igation.
a Preparation of Wills, and Trusts, as well as Estate Planning.
a Member Attorney of the Modest Means program with New Haven County Bar Associat
ion.
a Expanded practice to include Immigration Law after the Haitian earthquake prom
pted a change in immigration regulations. Conversant in Haitian Creole.
a Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association.
a Assisted other attorneys in criminal appellate cases.
a Excellent research and computer skills.
a Practical experience managing caseloads and working with clients.
Law Office of Pollak & Fleury LLC, Southport, CT (Nov. 2008 a" April 2009)
Attorney
Generated business and counseled clients as a founding member of a two-attorney
firm dedicated primarily to Family Law, Small Business Law, and Trust & Estates.
Prepared cases for trial through the processes of discovery, taking deposition
s, conducting legal research, and creation of a trial notebook. Gained litigati
on and transactional legal experience while assisting clients statewide.
Law Office of Yvette P. Fallon, Stamford, CT (March 2008 a" Oct. 2008)
Legal Clerk
Assisted in preparation for depositions, settlement negotiations, and trials by
preparing internal memoranda analyzing the relevant legal issues and summarizing
the factual and procedural history.
Stamford Superior Court, Stamford, CT (Nov. 2007 a" Sep. 2008)
Temporary Assistant Clerk
Developed an in-depth understanding of courtroom procedural rules and strategy w
hile assisting Family Court Judges in conducting hearings and trials. Researched
statutory and case laws to assist in the writing of judicial decisions.
Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport, CT (May 2007 a" Sep. 2007)
Legal Clerk
Thoroughly researched case and statutory law regarding client issues. Created le
gal memoranda, motions, and briefs. Earned an excellent reputation for timely d
elivery of high quality legal documents.
Quinnipiac University School of Law Legal Clinic, Hamden, CT (Spring 2007)
Certified Legal Intern
Provided legal assistance to low income clients in the New Haven area. Helped el
derly homeowners receive lead abatement assistance to reduce the health problems
affecting their family.
Formica, P.C., New Haven, CT (Summer 2006)
Legal Clerk
Assisted clients facing issues with the United States Citizenship and Immigratio
n Services in preparing applications for permanent residency, matters for hearin
gs, adjustment of status applications, and refugee claims.
CT Dept. of Public Health, Public Health Hearing Office and Legal Office, Hartfo
rd, CT (2005 a" 2006)
Legal Intern
Assisted in ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accoun
tability Act of 1996 (HIPAA); drafted consent orders, summary suspensions, and m
emoranda of decisions related to disciplinary actions taken against licensed ind
ividuals and organizations by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The McGivney Community Center, Inc., Bridgeport, CT (June 2008 a" Present)
Member, Board of Directors
A non-profit organization providing After-School and Evening Programs, and Summe
r Camp to the youth of Bridgeport.
Stamford Day Laborer Wage Clinic, Connecticut Legal Services, Stamford, CT (Feb
2008 a" Aug 2008)
Attorney (Volunteer)
Educated immigrant day laborers regarding employment rights and responsibilities
.
EDUCATION
NITA Training, Training the Lawyer to Represent the Whole Child, 2009, and 2010
Lawyers for Children America, Core Training on Child Advocacy, 2009
Juris Doctor (JD), 2007
Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden, Connecticut
Honors: Deanas Scholar, 2004-2005; Renewable Academic Scholarship, 2005-2007
Bachelor of Science, 2004
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT