Kimberly M.

Maraman
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
I am an Associate Attorney with a small law firm with over six years of experien
ce in the fields of Collection law, Domestic Relations, and Personal Injury. Ov
er the past 6 years I have assisted the Senior Partner with the handling of nume
rous personal injury actins, one such action resulting in a multimillion dollar
settlement. In addition, I have acquired skills in the field of Domestic Relati
ons, with a focus in compliance with local rules and Court Orders in child suppo
rt matters and Dissolution of Marriage. Most recently I have expanded my practi
ce to include the area of Collection law wherein I have assisted a homeowners' a
ssociation with collection of its monthly association dues resulting in an incre
ase in accounts receivable payments by an additional $1,500 per month.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor: Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana, August
2000 - May 2003
Participated in Civil Law Clinic representing low income individuals in various
civil law matter under the supervision of a licensed attorney, September 2002 -
April 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing: University of
Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, August 1995 - May 2000
Received Departmental Honors in both Management and Marketing
Selected for Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity
Served as member of the Wildcat Marching Band and Wildcat Pep Band
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Attorney, Naber, Joyner & Jaffe, Louisville, Kentucky; October 2004 -
present
Practiced law in General Civil Practice with a focus in Debt Collection, Family
Law, and Personal Injury
Assisted Senior Partner with handling of Personal Injury case load
Composed personal injury settlement offers
Analyzed medical records and prepared summaries of medical records
Negotiated medical bills with medical care providers and collection agencies o
n behalf of personal injury clients
Negotiated medical bills with Medicare and Medicaid on behalf of personal injur
y clients
Drafted legal memorandum, including Appellate Briefs
Analyzed leases and By-laws on behalf of clients
Represented clients in divorce proceeding
Drafted various domestic relations motions; effectively and successfully mediat
ed various family law issues and cases; drafted mediated agreements; prepared Ag
reed Orders; drafted settlement agreements on behalf of clients; and attended nu
merous hearings regarding various family law matters
Prepared clients for depositions
Tried Small Claims cases
Represented clients at Emergency Protective Order Hearings
Paralegal, Naber, Joyner & Jaffe: Louisville, Kentucky, August 2003 - October 2
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Assisted with legal research; drafting various motions, memorandums, leases; cli
ent contacts; and preparing settlement packages in personal injury cases
Law Clerk, Naber, Joyner & Jaffe: Louisville, Kentucky, May 2002 - August 2002
Honed skills in legal research; drafted mediation statements; assisted in client
contacts
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar Association