Brice Recker

Experience

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  Ohio National Guard - The Adjutant General's Department of Ohio

  Mar 1970 - Mar 1976

  Specialist 4th class

  MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING3RD United States Army – Infantry, Company A, 12th Battalion, 3rd AIT Brigade, Ft. Jackson SC – Ohio Army National Guard, Company C, 148th Infantry, 1st Battalion, 73rd Brigade, Ottawa, Ohio. Discharge Rank SP4 Honorable Discharge, MOS 11B10 Light Weapons Infantry, Sharpshooter (rifle m-16), and Expert (pistol cal-45). Non-commissioned officers Leadership School.

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  Marathon Oil Corporation

  Jan 1981 - Jun 1986

  Programmer/Systems Analyst

  Programmer / Analyst for IBM mainframe computer systems. COBOL, PL1, VTAM, VSAM, Roscoe, Natural. Also familiar with UNIX based systems. Operations analyst for SCADA system for 1800 mile petroleum and refined products pipelines. Delivered, monitored, and distributed well over 5M dollars of refined product and crude, daily.

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  Prudential Financial

  Sept 1986 - Aug 1988

  Agent and Registered Representative

  Insurance sales, Life , Health, Property and Casualty, Series 6, Annuity and Variable Life Products. Familiar with all aspects of Insurance marketing.

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  Recker Law Office

  Nov 1990 - Dec 1996

  Solo Practice Attorney

  Attorney at Law I started my own general practice immediately following Law School. I developed a local reputation as a competent trial Attorney. I sucessfully defended several criminal matters as court appointed counsel in addition to prosecuting several civil trials as well. I believe that the general practice Attorney is the backbone of our legal system.In addition I started my own Title Insurance Agency as an agent for Chicago Title Insurance and was instrumental in several large dollar real estate sales (over 5M). Show less

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  Maguire Schneider Hassay, LLP

  Jul 1997 - Mar 2009

  Attorney at Law

  My time at Maguire & Schneider was some of the best experience of my career. In addition to learning from some of the best Attorneys I know, I became familiar with: Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA);• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA);• Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA);• Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 (MHPA);• Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA);• Newborns’ and Mothers’ Health Protection Act of 1996 (NMHPA);• Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA);• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA);• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA);• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);• Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA); • Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999; and• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act;__________________________________________________ Show less

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  Thomas J. Moyer American Inn of Court

  Sept 1999 - now

  Member

  I am a long time member of the Inn of Court. The purpose of the Inn is to foster professionalism within the legal community by continual training of our members, and developing the skills of our pupils. It is also a good networking opportunity.

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  Fidelity National Financial

  Mar 2010 - May 2010

  Claims Counsel - in House Counsel

  I evaluated, administered claims of all sorts related to title insurance. I managed of over 100 ongoing matters providing advice and counsel on claim related matters. In addition, I directed and supervised the strategy on complex and serious litigation.I directed and supervised the strategy and handling of the more serious and complex litigation against Fidelity and its insured. I proactively initiated participation and provided assistance to outside counsel in the field; assisted in evaluation, administration and resolution of major complex claims within my area of responsibility. This included, active participation in claims round tables/large loss conferences. I was involved in the approval of reserve amounts as per defined approval level guidelines; seeking executive approval when required. I performed periodic evaluation of overall effectiveness and accuracy of reserve estimations; provided direction to improvements as required. Additionally I oversaw the process of resolution of claim, recommending changes to policies and procedures as necessary. I also participated in selection and monitoring of outside counsel. I participated in maintenance of billing guidelines and legal audit requirements.I am told I have strong critical thinking and decision making skills.I like to think I possess excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills Show less

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  BRACHFELD LAW GROUP, P.C.

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

  Attorney at Law In House Counsel

  As an in house attorney to one of the most dynamic and efficient retail collections firms in the country, my duties included compliance issues and various FDCPA and related litigation matters. Admitted to practice in Ohio and all Federal courts in Ohio.

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  Ohio State Bar Association

  Sept 2011 - now

  Member

  I am a member in good standing with the Ohio Bar.

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  Columbus Bar Association

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Past Member

  Past member of Columbus Bar Association. September 2011 to September 2012

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  American Bar Association

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Member
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  Okuley Smith LLC

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2014

  Attorney at Law

  Litigation Attorney (of Counsel) dealing with Patent, Trademark, Copyright infringement and Lanham Act (unfair competition matters) in federal courts. I am also involved in employment and consumer protection issues. I enjoyed the trial work especially. Nothing hones your skill like a jury trial.

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  Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

  Attorney

  Until I became very ill, I was prosecuting Copyright infringement litigation. I am pleased that I have had the chance to work along side some of the finest Attorneys in the country. The project team was involved in litigation in several infringement matters in Federal Court dealing with illegal downloading of protected copyright materials off of the internet. I have the greatest respect for the Taft Attorneys, I learned a great deal from their guidance. Now that my health is better, I hope to return to legal practice. Show less