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Posted on: 2008-07-07

ROSA E. PERMUY-CALDERON 945 Paddington Terrace, Heathrow, FL 32746 ● (407) 444-5903 [H] (407) 417-1002 [Cell] E-mail: [email protected] SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 1 A dedicated and seasoned professional career. 2 Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and build rapport with clientele. 3 Highly organized, with demonstrated strengths in successfully managing large caseloads. 4 Maintain a proactive and results-oriented approach, enhancing both the firm’s profitability and client representation. 5 Outstanding legal researcher and writer. 6 Fully bilingual (Spanish/English) verbal and written. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1980-1987 Femenina Boutique- Plaza Las Americas . Responsible for direct client sales and services. . Top sales for five years. 1987 – 2006 Partner Law Office of Juan R. Zalduondo-Viera, Hato Rey, PR 1 Partner in this 3-attorney general practice civil litigation law firm. 2 Caseload includes construction, real estate, contracts, torts, malpractice, collections and corporate loans. Selected Achievements: • Successfully conducted a lawsuit in the Puerto Rico Supreme Court compelling the insurance cooperatives in order to pay interests for temerity achieving a judicial precedent. • Successfully obtained a high rate (99%) in settlement of most of the legal cases. Real Estate Law: • Proficient in the purchase, sale and refinance of both residential and commercial properties. • Experienced in lease negotiations and preparation/trial of landlord/tenant and wrongful eviction cases. • Specialized in sale and transfer of real property and institutes title search to establish ownership. • Draw up documents, such as deeds, mortgages, and leases. • Acted as trustee of properties and hold funds for investment or issuance. • Acted as agent in real estate transactions. Civil Litigation: • Experienced in handling plaintiff/defense cases including damages, automobile collisions, slip and fall practice, contract disputes and trespass actions. • Conducted initial client interviews and background investigations, determining legal strategies, preparing pleadings, conducting discovery and preparing for trial. • Negotiated with claims personnel and prepared letters to carriers illustrating exposure and recommending settlement figures. • Represented clients at settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials. Matrimonial/Family Law: • Extensive involvement in all aspects of family law: setting and collecting fees, client intake and analysis of issues, preparation of pleadings, orders to show cause, property settlement agreements and prenuptial agreements. • Experienced in alimony, child support, visitation, post judgment applications, domestic violence and child sexual abuse matters. • Excellent negotiating skills resulting in effective resolution of issues. • Trial experience in all aspects of matrimonial/family law. Sales Skills: 1 Outstanding organizational skills and proven ability to work independently on multiple tasks in parallel 2 Outstanding communication, presentation, and sales skills 3 Strong ability in personnel interviewing, training, and motivating 4 Skilled in organization and office procedures 5 Ability to achieve immediate and long-term goals and meet operational deadlines EDUCATION Juris Doctor Inter American University of Puerto Rico – School of Law, San Juan, Puerto Rico (Third higher grade in the bar exam.) B.A. Psychology/ Sociology University of the Sacred Heart, Santurce, Puerto Rico AREAS OF EXPERTISE Family Law • Real Estate • Civil Litigation • Malpractice • Collection . Sales LICENSURE & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • American Bar Association • Puerto Rico Notaries Association • Puerto Rico Bar Association • Puerto Rico Real Estate Broker • Florida Real Estate Sales Associate The Professional Association of Notaries Public Signing Agent Certificate