Description
RESUME
JEFFREY MICHAEL SHALMI
Attorney At Law
311B South Chapel Avenue, Alhambra, California 91801
Phone: (818) 472-0721
E-mail: jeffshalmi@lawyer.com
Summary
Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of local courts, legal procedures, trial practice, discovery and Workers’ Compensation regulations.
Strong legal and academic background combined with expertise in legal research and writing, including appellate briefs, Petitions for Reconsideration and computer assisted research.
Skilled at learning new case files quickly, working well under pressure, negotiating and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
Extensive computer training, including knowledge of multiple networking environment, legal software packages and billing programs.
Enthusiastic and experienced self-motivator and team player with good sense of humor.
Education
Juris Doctor Degree from Pepperdine University, Malibu CA
Recipient of Prestigious President’s Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship
1985
M.A. Degree in Language Arts and Literature, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana
University Fellow and Graduate Assistant
Graduated with 3.88 G.P.A.
1979
B.A. Degree in English from State University of New York at Oneonta
Oneonta, New York 13820
Recipient of New York State Regent’s Scholarship from 1973-1977
1977
Career History & Accomplishments
Associate Attorney, Goodchild and Duffy, A PLC, Encino, CA
Full-time Applicant Attorney for busy Workers’ Compensation Firm
Handled Trials, MSC’s, Expert Depositions, Applicant Depositions
Utilized A-1 Law Case Management System
3/2/2015-7/10/2015
Self-Employed Contract Attorney, Alhambra, California
Serviced five different Workers’ Compensation Applicant Firms
Court appearances in Southern California WCAB Venues
8/24/2013
-3/2/2015
In House Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney, Zurich Insurance, Pasadena
Full-time Temporary Contract Attorney
All phases of workers’ compensation litigation in paperless office
4/26/13-8/23/13
Part-Time Penalty Brief Writer, Rowen, Gurvey & Win, Van Nuys, California
Worked closely with Alan Gurvey and his associates in preparation of penalty petitions on a temporary, as needed, rush basis.
2/1/13 – 4/25/13
Senior Associate Workers Compensation Defense Attorney, Law Offices of Craig R. Russell, Fullerton and Glendale, California.
Handled all functions of workers’ compensation defense from beginning to end for Kaiser Permanente claims and Seattle Seahawks football team.
Prepared detailed hearing reports and status reports for clients.
Depositions and WCAB appearances for MSC’s, Status Conferences and Trials.
Left due to firm’s loss of major client resulting in layoffs.
01/2009 – 02/2013
Senior Associate Workers Compensation Defense Attorney, Gray and Prouty, LLP, Los Angeles, California
Handled all functions of workers’ compensation defense from beginning to end
Clients included Fireman’s Fund, Travelers and Gallagher-Bassett
Handled large case load of 200 files on a flat fee basis
Left due to business layoffs and ultimate office closure.
03/2005 – 06/2008
Associate Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney, Zaks and Barnard, San Marino, California
Handled all functions of workers’ compensation defense from beginning to end
Clients included County of Los Angeles and Cambridge Integrated Systems
Large case load of 250 files on a flat fee basis
Left due to business layoffs resulting from the firm’s financial problems
04/2004 – 02/2005
Associate Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney, Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi, LLP, Pasadena, California 91101
Handled all functions of workers’ compensation defense from beginning to end
Clients included County of Los Angeles, CIGA, Cambridge Integrated Systems
Large case load of 200+ files on a flat fee basis
Leading hourly biller two years straight
Left due to business layoffs and firm downsizing
05/2001 – 04/2004
Associate Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney, Ochoa and Sillas, Los Angeles, California
Handled all aspects of workers’ compensation defense from beginning to end
Clients included County of Los Angeles, Cambridge Integrated Systems and Tristar Risk Managmenet
Large case load of 200 files on a flat fee basis
Left due to business layoffs and a better position with a different firm
09/2000 – 04/2001
Associate Workers’ Compensation Applicant Attorney, Law Offices of Kenneth Rowen, Van Nuys, California
Full-time Temporary Contract Attorney Position to replace an associate on sabbatical and a paralegal on workers’ compensation leave
All phases of busy workers’ compensation applicant litigation from start to end
Left at completion of one year employment contract
1999-09/2000
Associate Civil Litigation Attorney, Murphy & Gold, APC, Calabasas & Glendale, CA
Hourly Contract Attorney Position on a temporary basis
All phases of busy civil litigation practice including business law, family law and personal injury
Left this hourly position for a better, full time, salary position
1997-1999
Partner in Litigation Firm of Vieri and Shalmi, North Hollywood, California
Prosecution of Workers’ Compensation cases and civil cases, including personal injury, family law, social security, labor law, employment law, wills, trusts and medical malpractice claims
I closed this successful private practice for financial reasons
1989 – 1997
Memberships & Affiliations
Member of the State Bar of California, 1987 – Present
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member, San Gabriel Valley Bar Association
Member, San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Certified Lifetime California Community College English Instructor
Law Clerk for Judge Rothman, Superior Court of California, Santa Monica, CA (1985)
Judge Pro Tem, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, Van Nuys, CA (1993)
Member, Modern Language Association
Member, Who’s Who of American Professionals
Participated in two California appellate opinions
Participation in 2000 MSC’s, several hundred expert and party depositions and over 100 trials
References
Patrick Duffy, Attorney, Encino, CA (818) 516-5192, pduffy@goodchildlaw.com (former employer)
Craig R. Russell, Attorney, Fullerton, CA (714) 871-4300, craigrussell@crussell-law.com (former employer)
Carroll Wheatley, Attorney, Pasadena, CA (626) 568-9700 cwheatley@lflm.com (former employer)
Alan Gurvey, Attorney, Van Nuys, CA (818) 981-9960 agurvey@rgwlawfirm.com (former employer)
Gina Jiang, L.Ac, Alhambra, CA (310) 989-8668 (business client and friend)