Description
MODESTO FONTANEZ, J.D.
1872 Lexington Ave., #102
(646) 315-5797
modestofontanezmd@yahoo.com
Professional Experience – Healthcare
Eastwestern Neurology, P.C., N.Y., N.Y. 2010-2012
Clinical and administrative management of Workers Compensation and No Fault injury cases collaboration with case managers and referring law firms.
Island Neurological, P.C., Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 2009-2012
Conducted clinical and administrative management of Workers Compensation and No Fault injury cases, disability evaluation, collaboration with case managers and referring law firms.
Long Island Neurological, P.C., Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 2009
Clinical and administrative management of Workers Compensation and No Fault injury cases, collaboration with case managers and referring law firms.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. 2008-2009
Clinical and administrative management of Workers Compensation and No Fault Injury cases, collaboration with case managers and referring law firms.
Professional Experience – Legal
Musa-Obregon & Associates, White Plains, N.Y. March 2015 – present
Law Clerk
Assist in the intakes and preparation of different immigration forms for Homeland Security and Immigration Court appearances. Assist in preparation of criminal and divorce cases.
Law Offices of Gus Michael Farinella PC, N.Y., N.Y. January 2013- February 2015
Legal Assistant Intern
Assist in all aspects of Chapter 7 and 13 preparation and schedules, Bancpro software, addressing creditor and trustee inquiries and motion drafting, assist in landlord-tenant cases, estate cases, and fraudulent business practice cases.
Spanish Language Interpreter Legal Interpreting Services, Brooklyn
March 2014 – present
Provided session work as needed, Spanish interpreter for ODAR hearings, depositions and civil hearings, and school PTA meetings.
Skills
Languages:
- Spanish fluency, spoken, written and reading.
- Italian moderate fluency, spoken and reading.
- French moderate fluency, spoken and reading
Computer:
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook.
- Bancpro
Education:
University of Puerto Rico Law School, Rio Piedras Campus, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Juris Doctor
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude
Professional Organizations
- American College of Legal Medicine
- American College of Forensic Medicine
- American Society of Medicine, Law & Ethics
- The New York Academy of Sciences
- The International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi