Real Estate Human Resources

Robin Perry

Email: abqdmk@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******** ****

City: Spring Grove

State: IL

Zip: 60081

Country: USA

Phone: 815-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $95,000

Willing to Relocate

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ROBIN L. PERRY

3309 Cardinal Lane H: 815-***-**** / C: 815-***-****

Spring Grove, IL 60081 E: abqdmk@r.postjobfree.com

CIVIL LITIGATION * MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE * REAL ESTATE

Highly qualified attorney with extensive litigation experience, including pretrial preparation, motion practice, and dispute negotiations, resulting in favorable outcomes for individuals, corporations, and municipalities. Demonstrate expertise in resolving or litigating mortgage foreclosure matters, real estate transactions, and zoning disputes. Strong contract and document drafting and negotiating capabilities as well as strong technology skills. Apply strategic planning, interpersonal communication, and research as part of preparing case strategies. Foster rapport with clients, strategic partners, and opposing counsel.

Professional strengths include:

* Team Leadership & Process Management * Case Strategy Development & Execution

* Research & Document Drafting * Written & Verbal Communication Skills

* Client Advisory * Negotiation & Arbitration

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

LAW OFFICES OF GERALD T. DIETZ 2012-PRESENT

PARTNER

Represented municipalities in McHenry, Kane and DuPage Counties. Drafted consulting agreements employment agreement, ordinances and laws for municipal codes. Represented council members in litigation matters. Legal counsel on several municipal boards, plan commissions, and other municipal departments. Represented individuals in mortgage foreclosure matters.

* Defended a municipalities against a claims such as wrongful termination and misuse of government power with favorable outcomes either at the trial legal or later in the appellate court.

* Restructured the powers and duties of several fire protection districts.

* Negotiated mortgage foreclosure cases to a successful outcome for the client.

FISHER AND SHAPIRO, LLC, Bannockburn, IL 2010 - 2012

Senior Litigation Attorney

Managed and litigated over 200 mortgage foreclosure cases for various clients who included several well-known banks, mortgage companies and other lending institutions. Argued and received favorable outcomes for several cases involving allegations of lending fraud, misrepresentation and failure to follow regulations. Drafted motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, responses to discovery requests and several other pleadings. Conducted extensive legal research of federals regulations such as TILA, RESPA and loan modification programs.

* Negotiated settlements when it was in the best interest of a client.

* Successfully resolved several contested matters, which allowed the foreclosure process to resume.

* Maintained customer computer system for up to the minute reports.

ROBIN L. PERRY, Spring Grove, IL 2004 - 2007

Attorney at Law / Sole Proprietor

Cultivated and managed individual clients, homeowner`s associations and corporations with an emphasis on mortgage foreclosure, corporate law, employment law, real estate, and land use law. Drafted and negotiated real estate agreements, contractor and subcontractor agreements, employment agreements, and covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Litigated cases to successfully settle numerous lawsuits involving mortgage foreclosures, labor and unemployment matters, contract disputes between builders and homeowners, residential and commercial foreclosure disputes, and property tax appeals. Maintained budget and billing for clients. Served as special prosecutor for the McHenry County State`s Attorney`s Office.

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ZANCK, COEN & WRIGHT, P.C., Crystal Lake, IL 2007 - 2010

Associate

Managed a portfolio of clients and supervised a three-person team to develop and execute strategies related to municipal, general civil, real estate, and mortgage foreclosure and estate matters. Prosecuted, defended, and negotiated residential and commercial foreclosures and mechanics lien claims. Acquired 10 new clients. Represented employees and employers before the Illinois Department of Employment Security in unemployment and contract disputes and Worker`s Compensation issues. Drafted requests for rezoning of property, participated in public hearings, and wrote motions for summary judgment and appellate briefs with favorable outcomes.

* Presented relevant details of mechanics lien laws to facilitate the attainment of required deadlines for clients.

* Obtained a substantial judgment for a client in a commercial development project dispute and a $160,000 settlement regarding client`s mechanics liens against subcontractors.

ZUKOWSKI, ROGERS, FLOOD & MCARDLE, Crystal Lake, IL 2002 - 2004

Associate

Managed a two-person team that contributed to case management and strategy development. Represented municipalities in McHenry and Kane counties and the County of McHenry. Drafted employment handbooks, consulting agreements, and new ordinances for municipalities in McHenry and Kane counties. Met with clients and collaborated with opposing counsel, judges, and strategic partners to resolve matters. Served as legal counsel to board members, plan commissioners, and other departments at council meetings.

* Defended a municipality against a claim from a group of homeowners involving the legality of a municipal ordinance; initially lost case at the trial and later won in appellate court.

* Represented an elected official in a defamation action; received favorable judgment.

* Restructured a client`s construction operation in compliance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency`s rules to avoid penalties due to non-compliance.

McHENRY COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY`S OFFICE, Woodstock, IL 1997 - 2002

Assistant State`s Attorney, Civil Division

Maintained a portfolio of 50 active civil litigation cases. Advised county officials on contracts, policy, and county ordinances. Contributed human resources initiatives, including drafting the county employment handbook and establishing exit interview techniques. Assisted in enforcing county ordinances through judicial process and administrative proceedings. Prosecuted and won cases involving animal cruelty, violations of state statues and county ordinances. Acted as hearing officer in disciplinary action hearings on behalf of the Sheriff.

* Created a bad check restitution program, which was implemented throughout the county to reduce the number of cases adjudicated in the court system.

* Drafted and introduced legislation before the Illinois General Assembly to revise the Illinois Mental Health Code to make the proceedings more efficient.

* Settled a seven-day trial involving a reputable attorney and a school district administrator for fraud.

EDUCATION

JD; cum laude JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL, Chicago, IL

BS in Commerce and Business Administration; with high honors DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL

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CREDENTIALS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification: ABA Approved Lawyer`s Assistance Program Estates, Trusts & Wills, Roosevelt University, 1993

Bar Admission: State of Illinois, 1997 I U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar, 2000

Mediator: Special Mediator for 22nd Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois

Speaking Engagements:

Understanding the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act, ABA, January, 2010 Changes in the Zoning Laws, ISBA, 2003

Helping Your Clients Get What They Need From Local Government, Law Ed Series, ISBA, 1999

Affiliations: Illinois State Bar Association, Commercial Banking, Collections & Bankruptcy Law; Civil Litigation Family Services & Community Mental Health Center, 1999-2008 McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals, 2003-2012

Publications:

Annexation Agreements: How Enforceable Are They,

Local Government Law, March, 2006 It`s Budget Time Again!, Local Government Law, November, 2004 The New Definition of Zoning: Chaos, Local Government Law, June 2003 A New Era in Land Use, Klaeren & Gallik, Local Government Law, March, 2003 New Business Takes On A New Meaning, Local Government Law, March, 2002 A Shock To The System, Local Government Law, April, 2001 Coauthor and Coeditor, County Government Law, A Reference Guide, Illinois State Bar Association, April, 2000 How Do You Define Relief,

Local Government Law, February, 2000

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