JAMES I. DURODOLA
Longmeadow,MA
Summary
A good communicator who has the ability to manage heavy client caseloads in any demanding and challenging environment. James has a reputation for giving solid legal advice and offering counsel to his clients that would be in their best interests. James is a result orientated individual with high energy levels, excellent problem-solving capabilities and superior writing skills
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL (COUNSEL II)
Department of Children and Families
01.2019 - Current
- Interpret laws, court decisions and opinions, rules and regulations applicable to the agency
- Prepare and litigate custody, termination of parental rights and guardianship court cases
- Prepare petitions, affidavits, memorandum of law, discovery motions, findings of fact and other legal documents for agency court involved cases
- Prepare opinions and advises clinical agency staff on legal procedures and requirements for agency cases which are pending in the courts
- Conduct training of agency staff on legal issues pertaining to agency work, litigation processes, changes to law, regulation or policy, or other topics as needed
- Assist in preparing appellate briefs, orders, opinions, rules and regulations related to the administration and enforcement of laws within the jurisdiction of the agency
DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE JUSTICE JEOPARDY AND STAFF ATTORNEY
Strategies for Youth Inc.
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Advising CEO and Board of Directors on legal and Strategic issues
- Analyzing and developing a strategic vision for juvenile justice jeopardy
- Managing 234 game leaders/ stakeholders
- Project Management
- Representing clients in lawsuits and administrative hearings
- Member of Senior Management team
- Developing case management plans
- Analyzing modules to determine effectiveness of projects
- Assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of legal support personnel
ATTORNEY
Law Offices of James Durodola
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Advising clients on legal issues
- Representing corporations and individuals in civil superior courts
- Representing clients in lawsuits and administrative hearings
- Analyzing statistical data regarding legal issues
- Developing case management plans
- Assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of legal support personnel
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR/ATTORNEY TO THE MAYOR
City of Brockton, Legal Department
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Defended all civil cases filed against the City of Brockton
- Provided legal counsel to Mayor and City Solicitor
- Represented City on all school law and employment law issues
- Conducted civil depositions
- Drafted motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment
- Responded to all public records request and subpoenas
ATTORNEY INTERN
Federal Reserve Bank
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Provided legal counsel to the Federal Reserve Bank
LAW CLERK TO THE JUSTICES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
Massachusetts Superior Court
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Assisted Justices in preparing draft decisions and legal memoranda
Education
Master of Law - LL.M.
Boston University School of Law
01.2002
Juris Doctor - (JD)
Nova Southeastern University School of Law
01.1998
Master of Library Science - (MLS)
University of Pittsburgh
01.1995
BA - History and Political Science
Virginia Union University
01.1993
Skills
- Litigation
- Legal analysis
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
Associations
- United States District Court of Massachusetts (member)
- Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (member)
- Doorway to Peace Haiti - Board Member
Timeline
ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL (COUNSEL II)
Department of Children and Families
01.2019 - Current
DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE JUSTICE JEOPARDY AND STAFF ATTORNEY
Strategies for Youth Inc.
01.2016 - 09.2019
ATTORNEY
Law Offices of James Durodola
01.2010 - 01.2016
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR/ATTORNEY TO THE MAYOR
City of Brockton, Legal Department
01.2006 - 01.2010
ATTORNEY INTERN
Federal Reserve Bank
01.2001 - 01.2002
LAW CLERK TO THE JUSTICES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
Massachusetts Superior Court
01.1999 - 01.2001
Juris Doctor - (JD)
Nova Southeastern University School of Law
BA - History and Political Science
Virginia Union University
Master of Law - LL.M.
Boston University School of Law
Master of Library Science - (MLS)
University of Pittsburgh
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