III. Problem Solving

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Richard Anderson

1234, West 67 Street,

Carlisle, MA 01741,

(123)-456 7890.

LITIGATION:

Successfully conducted litigation in a variety of high-profile cases.

Achieved favorable resolution of complex, often difficult to win cases.

Practiced before administrative boards and arbitrators.

EDUCATION:

Jun. 2005

J.D., Yale Law School, New Haven, CT

Activities: Editor of Law Review

Coach, Yale Debate Society

Jun. 2001

B.A., History And Government, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Beikney Award for most outstanding thesis in history.

National Finalist, Extemporaneous Speaking, AFA

EXPERIENCE:

January 2007 - Present - Barnham and Haynes, Washington, D.C.

Senior Associate,

Represented a diverse group of clients in civil litigation matters. Met with clients and developed trial strategy based on clients needs and recommendations. Litigated each case in full. Consistently achieved favorable results for clients, including two verdicts in which the settlement exceeded $2 million.

August 2005 - January 2007 - Bayne And Associates, Baltimore, MD

Associate Attorney,

Member of trial team that successfully defended Norton Co. in it's $6 million coverage litigation. Prepared and argued motions. Defended depositions. Drafted settlement conference brief.

Paul Farrows

765, Bridge Street,

Austin, TX 5630,

(555)- 342 88 90.

EDUCATION:

The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas

JD May 2004

GPA 3.11; Highest Grades: Federal Income Tax, Constitutional Law, Alternate Dispute Resolution: A-

Texas Law Fellowship Recipient, 1 of 29 recipients, Summer 2002

Rice University, Houston, Texas

BA in Russian and Economics, May 2001

GPA 3.84, magna cum laude

St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia

Rice University Study Abroad Program, January – May 2000 (all classes taught entirely in Russian)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE: