DAHIANA DURANGO GARCIA
Allentown
Summary
Seasoned Lawyer with comprehensive background in corporate law, litigation, and contract negotiation. Skilled at analyzing complex legal issues and providing sound advice to clients. Proven ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining focus on achieving positive outcomes. Successfully navigated high-stress environments, demonstrating resilience and strategic thinking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawyer
TORO & JIMENEZ SAS
Medellin
11.2013 - 03.2022
- Explained technical aspects of legal matters in an understandable manner to non-lawyers.
- Negotiated with opposing parties to remedy disputes.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases in Colombia.
- Developed strategies to resolve complicated legal issues for clients.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports in Colombia.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Advised clients regarding business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations in Colombia.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes in Colombia.
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits in Colombia.
- Drafted pleadings for use in court proceedings in Colombia.
- Prepared cases for trial by researching case law and preparing arguments in Colombia.
- Filed appeals with appellate courts when necessary to protect a client's interests in Colombia.
- Investigated facts to determine causes of action and prepared statements of claim or defense accordingly in Colombia.
- Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required in Colombia.
- Attended hearings in order to present evidence or make arguments before judges in Colombia.
- Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
Education
Specialist in Civil Liability And Insurance - Insurance
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Colombia02-2014
Lawyer - Derecho
Universidad Autonoma Latinoamericana
Colombia12-2012
Skills
- Legal research
- Contract negotiation
- Litigation management
- Settlement drafting
- Case preparation
- Client advising
- Risk assessment
Timeline
Lawyer
TORO & JIMENEZ SAS
11.2013 - 03.2022
Specialist in Civil Liability And Insurance - Insurance
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Lawyer - Derecho
Universidad Autonoma Latinoamericana
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