Ryan Sharpe, JD

Experience

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  Wilson & Wilson PC

  Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Associate

  Represented clients in the sale and acquisition of commercial and residential property, including co-op and condominium properties. Represented owners and tenants of regulated and unregulated residential dwellings and commercial buildings in actions such as holdover, non-payment, or HP Actions. Resolved title issues before and after closing, such as Department of Building liens, ancient mortgages, and civil claims against the property. Defended tenants throughout the five boroughs who reside in low-income housing against breach of lease claims.Successfully defended Home Owner against Mechanic Lien filed against his property by Real Estate Broker. Successfully defended client in a child custody action on behalf of Inmotion Inc. Show less

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  Law Office

  May 2005 - Feb 2018

  Principal

  Represent clients in uncontested divorces and contested divorce involving property issues, custody and visitation, spousal support, and child support, as well as in the sale and acquisition of commercial and residential property, including co-op and condominium properties. Represent owners and tenants of regulated and unregulated residential dwellings and commercial buildings in actions such as Holdover, Non-payment, or HP Actions. Defend property owners from foreclosure actions.Resolve title issues before and after closing, such as Department of Building liens, ancient mortgages, and civil claims against the property. Prepare Green Card and Citizenship Applications. Interview clients and obtain client rap sheet to obtain brief recitation of facts prior to arraignment. Conference case with prosecutor to determine strengths and weakness of case and plea offer. Prepare pre-trial motions and attend open file discovery. Conduct Huntley hearings.Initiated probate proceedings for deceased estate under a will or intestate. Drafted and finalized last will and testament, health care proxy, living will, and power of attorney. Obtained a dismissal of a Criminal Complaint for a client faced with loss of employment. Successfully probated an estate for a client who wanted to provide income to her nieces in the Caribbean. Successfully negotiated the purchase of a home on behalf of a young couple who were first time home buyers and faced the prospects of losing down payment because they had a negative credit rating after entering into contract. Defended a woman in a custody battle; obtained full custody and an order of protection. Show less

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  Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  Contract Attorney

  Responsible for the forensic re-underwriting of mortgage loans which were securitized and sold into the secondary market. Ensured loans complied with program guidelines. Researched, identified and documented instances of mortgage fraud committed during the origination process.

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  Investors Consulting Group LLC

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Consultant

  Reviewed loan documents to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines.Verified and conformed work product of due diligence provider to ensure accuracy and consistency. Supplemented information in breach summary reports with documents/information produced after initial re-underwriting.

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  Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

  Staff Attorney
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  Patrick City Realty

  Aug 2017 - now

  Licensed Real Estate Broker
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  Dutchess County Public Defender’s Office

  Feb 2018 - now

  Responsibilities include but are not limited to preparation of cases for defense of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses; interviewing clients and making initial determinations regarding bail and mental competency; preparation of legal documents; conducting legal research; determining the need for expert witnesses; advising and counseling clients regarding plea offers, client’s rights, options and strategies; establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients and their families, witnesses and court personnel; and appearing in court for arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, dispositions and other court proceedings. Show less

  • Senior Assistant Public Defender

    May 2021 - now

  • Assistant Public Defender

    Feb 2018 - Apr 2021
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  What A Word! Podcast

  May 2020 - now

  Podcast Host

  The What A Word Podcast features conversations with guests who may have various backgrounds and are willing to share stories and information that will inspire and encourage others.

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  Town of Poughkeepsie

  Jan 2024 - now

  Town Board Councilmember

  The Supervisor and the Town Board work together to propose legislation and make policy decisions that affect residents. They set short and long-term goals for the town. The Supervisor may appoint committees of Town Board members to make studies and report back with recommendations. The Town Board is the branch of government that appropriates funds for governmental functions and services. The Town Board controls town finances, the Town Budget and salaries. With the exception of elected officials, the Town Board hires town employees as well as appoint members of boards serving the Town such as the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Conservation Advisory Council Show less