Ted Coleman

Experience

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  American Student Assistance

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Call Center Associate
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  Greater Boston Real Estate Board

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2000

  Legal Intern

  Responsible for running Professional Standards of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Scheduled and attended ethics and arbitration hearings for Real Estate Board members of the residential real estate division. Handled all correspondence between parties.Researched and provided information to members and attorneys regarding lead paint liability, building code requirements and landlord duties.Reviewed apartment leases.

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  Massachusetts Attorney General's Office

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2001

  Law Clerk

  Researched 93A Consumer Protection issues. Edited by-laws of mobile home park communities to ensure compliance with Attorney General's mobile home statutes.Wrote demand letters.Researched and drafted memorandum regarding maintenance duties of oil fuel tanks of park owners and residents, including oil spill liability and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act "CERCLA" requirements.

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  Greater Boston Legal Services

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2002

  Law Clerk

  Acted as 3:03 Counsel. Handled all aspects of clients' cases. Interviewed clients, handled negotiations. Represented clients in Housing Court. Dealt with local Housing and Urban Development "HUD" office and Boston City officials in seeking reasonable accommodation status for disabled individuals & obtaining increased rent payment standards under Section 8.Prepared pleadings/litigation documents-Drafted Motion to Compel, drafted and argued Motion to Remove Default Judgment before Boston Housing Court.Researched and assisted in writing motion for summary judgment regarding constitutional standing issues and Boston Licensing Board regulations for dwellings.Researched and wrote memorandum concerning Americans with Disabilities Act.Acted as Lawyer For the Day-counseling clients regarding domestic relations issues such as increasing child support payments and obtaining unpaid child support, 209-A Restraining Orders, and basic No-Fault and for cause divorce. Show less

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  Beacon Hill Staffing Group, Update Legal

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2017

  Contract Attorney/Legal Consultant

  At firms such as : Hogan Lovells, US LLP—Compiled and edited settlement packages for a product liability case. Reviewed documents for document review for a case involving Union collective bargaining. (December 2016-December 2017) (Through Update Legal)Worked on a healthcare Anti-Trust case which dealt with HIPAA and security issues; performing document review for relevance and privilege to comply with discovery requests. (April-October 2016) (Beacon Hill Staffing Group).Worked on a Privilege log review case for a State agency client. (November 2015-March 2016) (Through Update Legal)Performed document review on financial services cases involving insider trading, and F/X trading. (Wilmerhale)On multiple projects, performed document review on a pharmaceutical case involving Kickbacks and Off Label Marketing & FDA regulations. Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical marketing practices.(Ropes and Gray) Worked with a team of 20 attorneys, reviewed case materials for pre-trial discovery, responded to requests from a DOJ subpoena. Reviewing evidentiary files for responsive and privileged information. Project at Holland & Knight & Nixon Peabody involved a complex pharmaceutical case involving Kickbacks, Off Label marketing, & FDA regulations. (Nixon Peabody, Holland & Knight)Case required document review, analyzing marketing and financial data to ensure that company policies were followed. Involved in the pre trial discovery phase of the cases. Performed document review of a securities law case concerning Market-Timing & Late Trading. Compiled a privilege log and reviewed insurance policies and claims. (Ropes & Gray)At Yantra Corporation, I reviewed contracts-master service agreements and software licensing agreements between Yantra and clients.Created spreadsheets detailing company liability regarding assignment and warranty clauses.Reviewed on-line document review of agreements. Researched copyright issues and shrink wrap agreements. Show less

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  Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Pro Bono Attorney

  Act as a fair debt collection lawyer for the day, representing debtors appearing in Boston Municipal Court. Handle negotiations for settlement. Representing debtors at case management conferences & pre- trial conferences. Argue motions; prepare pleadings & discovery documents on defendants' behalf. I'm familiar with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act "FDCPA".

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  Theodore Coleman, Esq.

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  Attorney

  Attorney specializing in civil litigation. Act as coverage attorney for various plaintiff debt collection law firms. Appear in District Courts. Responsible for arguing motions, small claims, case on management & Pre-Trial conferences and supplementary process hearings. Negotiate settlements and obtain payment agreements.

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  Beacon Rock Realty Services

  Jan 2017 - now

  Realtor

  Advise buyers and sellers of market conditions.Prospect leads and develop marketing plans.Write and negotiate offers.Guide home buyers and sellers through the sale and purchase of properties; coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.Maintain a positive flow of communication with other Agents, buyers and sellers, mortgage officers and attorneys involved in the home buying and selling process.

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  Law Office of Jessica Clarke P.C.

  Dec 2020 - now

  Attorney

  Real Estate Closing Attorney who has closed over 500 residential loans. Purchases, Refinances, and Reverse Mortgages.Thorough understanding of the closing process. Experience with Conventional, FHA, and VA loans. Strong understanding of the VA loan process & Veterans’ benefits for purchase loans.Work with other attorneys and Title companies to ensure loans close as scheduled.