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Michael Kessler

Michael Kessler

Certified Tax Preparer

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  • About me

    Experienced Paralegal | Legal Writing, Document Drafting, Legal Research, and more

  • Education

    • Duke University Continuing Studies

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      Certificate Paralegal Studies

    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

      1997 - 2001
      Residency Psychiatry Residency Program

    • Brandeis University

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA French Language and Literature; Biology; and Biochemistry

      Concentrations: French Language & Literature, Biology, and BiochemistryMinor: ChemistrySenior Thesis: The Simultaneous Evocation of Opposing Emotions in the Fêtes galantes of Paul VerlaineHonors: Cum Laude Graduate; Dean’s List; Honors in French Language & Literature; Anna S. Aronson Memorial Award for Outstanding Promise in French Language

    • Central Connecticut State University

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      Master of Arts - MA PSYCHOLOGY

      Master's Thesis: Identifying Childhood Predictors of Adult Social Anxiety

    • Washington University in St. Louis

      2021 - 2021
      Master of Legal Studies Law 3.90/4.00

    • The University of Connecticut School of Medicine

      1991 - 1997
      Doctor of Medicine - MD Medicine

    • Washington University in St. Louis

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      Master of Legal Studies

      Concentrations: Criminal Law (State and Federal); Legal Writing; Tort Law; Litigation

  • Experience

    • Michael N. Kessler

      Jan 2006 - Oct 2010
      Certified Tax Preparer

      • Prepared over 100 individual federal and state income tax returns including individual, self-employed, and business income.• Electronically filed and tracked all returns.

    • Pocono Tax Services, LLC

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
      Income Tax Preparer/Owner

      • Prepared and filed federal and state income tax returns for individuals, estates, trusts, and small businesses.• Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP) and Enrolled Agent (EA) with the IRS.

    • Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Administrative Assistant

      • Organized 10 years of worker’s compensation claims by cataloging and filing them.• Verified and reviewed forms and reports for compliance with company regulations and accuracy.• Entered and tracked information in computer programs.• Assisted with administrative tasks including filing, answering phones and mail.

    • NEW PERSON MINISTRIES INC

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Counselor/Case Manager

      Assisted and advised newly admitted residents connect with a variety of benefits (e.g., welfare, PennDOT, social security, employment services), creating resumes, applying for disability, locating mental health resources, and drug and alcohol counseling.Counseled individuals on various interpersonal issues and conflicts.

    • Superior Paralegal Services LLC

      Nov 2019 - now
      Owner/Paralegal

      Advanced Paralegal & Administrative Services when you need it most!https://www.superiorparalegal.us

    • FFC Enterprises Ltd.

      Jan 2020 - now
      President

      Procuring and maintaining transitional housing for individuals who are reentering Philadelphia society following incarceration.

    • Self-Employed

      Jan 2020 - now
      Freelancer - Paralegal, Writer/Editor/Proofreader, Taxation

    • Mixon Law Group LLC

      Mar 2021 - now
      Senior Paralegal

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

      American Heart Association - Philadelphia
      Aug 2022