Richard Alcaraz
Attorney
Basic Information
Work Experience
11/1984 - 12/2001
Andrews & Associates
Partner
Worked at the company for ten years, was promoted to Partner after six, became a junior partner after only 2 years. Learned a lot from other partners who have over 60 years of combined experience in law. Dealt mostly with estate law. Also worked on some divorce cases and other family issues such as custody hearings.
02/1979 - 11/1984
Brooks and Smith
Junior Partner
Worked for three years for the firm, working as junior partner for one of them. Was promoted to junior partner after having the highest success rate at the firm for two years running. Cases were mostly defense for small crimes such as DUI, DWI, or possession charges. Participate in over 300 DUI cases each year. Also dealt with divorce proceedings as well as custody hearings and trials.
Education
May 1979
University of Pennsylvania
Juris Doctor, School of Law
Received law degree with honors. Graduated 15th out of a class of 500. Participated in mock trial events, sat in on hearings and law proceedings, and participated on the University's debate team.
Languages & Skills
Skills
Problem Solving
Reporting
Analytical Skills
Teamwork
Computer skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Windows
Photoshop
Languages
