Lorella Nerini Dal Pezzo-King,Esq. Resume

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Highlights

• Ms. Dal Pezzo-King became an attorney in her native Italy before moving to Miami, Florida in 1984.
• In Miami, Ms. Dal Pezzo-King, studied and worked in business management, operations and consulting for twenty years.
• She graduated from Florida International University School of Law in 2007 and was admitted to the Florida bar on September 24, 2007.  
• She is admitted to practice law in the Southern District of Florida.
• She is fluent in English, Italian and Spanish.
• In 2008 Ms. Dal Pezzo-King co-authored Comparative Family Law published by Carolina Academic Press, and her law review article on the reporting rules of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was selected for publication by the Florida International University Law Review.
• During the last 2½ years Ms. Dal Pezzo-King has been practicing bankruptcy law, representing bankruptcy trustees, debtors and creditors in bankruptcy and bankruptcy related matters.
• She has been a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys since 2008, and continues to be a member of the bar and of the Association of Journalists in her native Italy.
• Her prior experience in business management and operations sharpens her understanding and enhances her ability to deal with business related issues in individual and corporate bankruptcies.
• Her familiarity with several languages and multicultural background allows her to communicate effectively with clients in their native language.

• Education
  

  Florida International University (FIU) - Miami, FL Juris Doctor, magna cum laude          Law Review ▪ 2006-2007- Dean’s Scholar ▪ 2005-2007 - 8 Book Awards		May 2007
  Master of Business Administration & International Business Certificate                            Dean’s Scholar ▪ 1985 -1987		Aug. 1987
  Università degli Studi di Bologna, Bologna, Italy                                               Doctor of Jurisprudence		Nov. 1981
  Legal Experience
  Ryan & Dunn, P.A./ The Ryan Law Firm, P.A., Bankruptcy Attorney Representing Marcia T. Dunn, Chapter 7 Trustee, debtors and creditors		Feb. 2009 - present
  Lorella Dal Pezzo-King, P.L., Miami, Fl, Attorney Representing debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 12 and 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and collection defense		June 2008 - present
  Daniels, Kashtan, Downs, Robertson & McGirney Coral Gables, Fl, Associate Attorney   Prepared letters, pleadings, memos, and briefs and conducted research in construction, contract, sales and tort litigation Obtained international clients, managed relationships with existing clients.		Oct. 2007 - May 2008
  Gunster Yoakley & Stewart, P.A., Miami, Fl, Legal Consultant Provided legal support services in Italian criminal and contract matters		Aug.- Oct. 2007
  Studio Legale Gaddoni, Imola (BO), Italy,  Attorney   Prepared briefs, conducted research, developed and maintained client relationships Entered court appearances in criminal, family and real estate matters		Jan. 1982 - Mar. 1984
  Languages
  Engish, Spanish & Italian.
  Professional licensing and certification
  Florida Bar (40903)
  U.S. District Court Southern District
  Professional Activity
  National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  Association of Attorneys, District of Bologna Court of Appeal, Italy
  Association of Journalists, Bologna, Italy.