Ross Tew

Ross Tew

General Manager/Art Installer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Mediator

  • Education

    • Texas Wesleyan University School of Law

      2009 - 2012
      Doctor of Law (J.D.)

      Activities and Societies: Order of Barristers Phi Delta Phi Board of Advocates, Dispute Resolution Committee Member Elected Secretary of Tax and Estate Planning Law Organization National Champion, 2011 ABA National Negotiation CompetitionJoint Maximizer Plus Award, 2011 International Negotiation Competition, Copenhagen, DenmarkAdvocates Choice Award, 2011 FINRA ADR TriathlonNational Semi-Finalist, 2012 ABA Client Counseling Competition40 hour Mediation training30 hour Family Mediation training

    • Baylor University

      2000 - 2004
      BA Art History

      Activities and Societies: Baylor University Rugby Football Club, Sigma Chi Played Lock for the Baylor Rugby Football Club, threw ceramic pottery, sculpted in metal and wood, and read books.

  • Experience

    • Nerwin & Martin, Inc

      Sept 2005 - Aug 2006
      General Manager/Art Installer

      Scheduled transportation and installation crews.Transported and Installed paintings and sculpture.Responsible for invoicing, collections, and bookkeeping.

    • Centerline Art Installation & Trasportation, LLC

      Aug 2006 - Aug 2009
      Owner And General Manager

      Founded art installation and delivery company servicing galleries, museums, individuals, and corporate collections.Doubled previous year's revenue each year for first three years of operation.Managed up to twelve installers and drivers per day.Responsible for sales, logistical planning, purchasing, collections, payables, bookkeeping, hiring, and firing.

    • Tarrant County Probate Court

      Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
      Court Appointed Visitor

      Visited and interviewed wards of Tarrant CountyFiled reports with County Probate Court regarding living conditions, health, and care of wards

    • Internal Revenue Service

      Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
      Legal Intern, Estate & Gift Section

      Reviewed estate and gift tax returns for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.Researched valuation and reporting requirements for various assets such as choses in action, real property, and ownership interests in various businesses.Researched the applicability of discounts to ownership interests in closely held businesses transferred in the context of multi-tiered trust and entity strategies.

    • Scheef & Stone, LLP

      Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
      Legal Assistant

      Estate planning, probate, and trust administration:Draft probate pleadings, deeds, division orders, and demand letters;Correspond with the IRS, trustees, beneficiaries, and personal representatives.

    • Large Estate

      Dec 2011 - Feb 2013
      Legal Assistant to the Independent Executor

      Coordinate inventory, titling, appraisal, care-taking, and sale of Estate assetsDraft pleadings and analyze asset dispositions under estate planning and settlement instrumentsMeet counsel and representatives of various parties to address disputes and administration issuesTransition matter to new firm following previous counsel’s withdrawalAdvise and problem solve with Independent Executor’s counsel regarding disposition of assets and resolution of liabilities

    • The Law Firm of Ross F. Tew, P.C.

      Feb 2013 - now
      Attorney

      Probate, Estate Planning, and Mediation

    • Bob Leonard Law Group

      Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
      Attorney at Law

      Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Family Law, Mediation, Negotiation

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Attorney

      State Bar of Texas
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ross Tew
      Semi-Finalist, National Law Student Client Counseling Competition American Bar Association Mar 2012
    • Awarded to Ross Tew
      Champion, National Law Student Negotiation Competition American Bar Association Feb 2011