Michaelle Poore

Experience

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  Harrison & Poore, PA

  Oct 1991 - Jun 2014

  Attorney

  Performed a wide variety of legal services. Litigation in numerous areas including corporate, real estate, disability, worker’s compensation, EEOC claims, property tax evaluation appeals, and domestic matters.Served as legal counsel to various Counties, providing legal advice to the Board of Commissioners, County Manager and department heads. Prepared and responded to claims against local government entities; researched case law and court rulings; prepared Ordinances for approval; analyzed statutory, administrative and procedural rules; developed case strategies; collaborated with outside counsel; responsible for all areas of litigation including drafting pleadings, attending depositions, and representation at trial.Preparation and review of extensive documents including contracts, leases, cell tower leases, commercial and residential closing documents, ordinances, personnel policy manuals, employment contracts, legal memos, legal briefs and pleadings.Oversaw all human resources and administrative related tasks including managing benefit administration, processing payroll, trust account management, recruiting, and creating employee manuals and processes. Served as counsel to local Department of Social Services, providing legal advice to the Board, Manager and department supervisors. Provided legal counsel for child protective services, child support enforcement, adoption and foster care. Show less

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  Michaelle Poore, PA

  Jan 2014 - now

  Attorney at Law

  • Local Government Law, including counties and municipalities• Property Tax Appeals• Civil Litigation• Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s)• Governmental, Commercial and Residential Real Estate• Estate Planning and Estate Administration• Perform a wide variety of legal services. Litigation in numerous areas including corporate, real estate, disability, worker’s compensation, EEOC claims, property tax evaluation appeals, and domestic matters.• Serve as legal counsel to local government, providing legal advice to the Board of Commissioners, County Manager, and department heads.• Legal research; preparation of Ordinances; develop case strategies; collaborate with outside counsel and insurance representatives; responsible for all areas of litigation including drafting pleadings, attending depositions, and representation at trial.• Preparation and review of extensive documents including contracts, leases, cell tower leases, commercial and residential closing documents, ordinances, personnel policy manuals, employment contracts, legal briefs and pleadings.• Oversee all human resources and administrative related tasks including managing benefit administration, processing payroll, trust account management, recruiting, and creation of employee manuals and processes. Show less