A non-profit organization specializing in justice reform. I worked for the Clean Slate Program, which helps individuals expunge their criminal record (if they qualify.) I had direct client contact, prepared the necessary documents required by the court. I worked under the supervision of the program's lead attorney. This was a contract position and ended as the Clean Slate Program was coming to an end.

This was a temporary contract position.

Interviewed potential clients, handled day-to-day calls from clients, opposing counsel and staff. Scheduled depositions, ordered and reviewed medical records to evaluate the validity of the case. Drafted turn-back letters and all correspondence to the clients, court and insurance adjusters. Drafted Complaints, Answers to Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions, Case Evaluation Summaries, Pre-Trial Orders and Jury Instructions. Organized exhibits and entered new case information into the database. Show less

Persuasion is a powerful force that changes the attitudes and behaviors of others. Our Trial Graphics Consultant helps you tell your story. We help you lay a strong foundation that simplifies the complexity of your case and helps persuade your audience, whether it is a judge or the jury. We provide custom illustrations, graphs, charts, timelines, and animations to help support your case. Our trial technology team has over 10 years’ experience and has supported hundreds of trials. When you need traditional litigation copying services, or to have your documents scanned, OCR and/or printed (blowbacks), we have the expertise and capacity to meet your tightest deadlines. Show less

* CEO of Evidence Express. Supervise employees, meet with clients, create marketing materials and presentations * create demonstrative exhibits and graphics * provide project management for all cases * make decisions on hardware/software * and more...

This position was part of the marketing department of Butzel Long, the 3rd largest law firm in Michigan. Created marketing materials, brochures, identity and graphics for the lawfirm in support of their own marketing efforts as well as seminars etc. This position also provided visual aides for lawyers when they were involved in lawsuits. Tess created and directed Persuasive Design Group, an ancillary company focused on providing litigation graphics to attorneys and clients of Butzel Long.

Worked with a team of nurses and doctors in the birth trauma department to assist with ordering records and interviewing potential clients. Organized meetings, prepared pleadings, reviewed medical records, legal research and general research. Organized documents and exhibits to be used at trial. Reviewed and organized material relative to the case. Prepared complaints, affidavit of merit, subpoenas, interrogatory requests and responses and all legal pleadings required. Attended weekly meetings to analyze and evaluate the incoming cases and their validity to proceed further. Worked in many different departments, including but not limited to, Auto Negligence, Employment Discrimination, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Civil Rights Litigation, Class Action Lawsuits and Patent Litigation. Had direct contact with the clients. While employed, I acquired my Paralegal Certification and Paralegal Degree. Show less

I am the former owner of Evidence Express which has become a division of Computing Source as of July 2013. I direct all of the services offered by my former company, Evidence Express, including: Litigation Graphics Consulting, Litigation Graphics, Litigation Photography, Accident Crime Scenes, Measurement and Drawings, 2D and 3D Animations, Medical and Technical Illustrations, Video Creation and Multi-Media Presentations, Onsite Computer Equipment Set up, Courtroom Technical Services, Large Format Printing/Mounting, Magnetic Boards, Graphs, Charts, Timelines and more. I manage a team of graphic designers, photographers, 3D animators and freelance designers. I also direct, design and implement the firm's marketing materials, maintaining a consistent style and presentation. See www.evidenceexpress.com for work samples.